Vincent Chin

Vincent Chin was a Chinese American man tragically killed in Detroit in 1982 by two white autoworkers who blamed him for Japan's rise in auto industry strength. Chin's death was a pivotal event highlighting issues of racial bias and injustice faced by Asian Americans. Despite the severity of the crime, the assailants received only lenient sentences, which sparked national outrage and discussions about racism. Vincent Chin's case became a symbol of anti-Asian discrimination and the need for greater racial awareness and justice in the United States.