UMass Boston

Victims and Witnesses of Discrimination

Resources for UMass Boston Students

The UMass Boston Office of Civil Rights and Title IX offers resources and direct support for discussing and reporting cases of discrimination or harassment within our community. Please contact if you have experienced or witnessed an act of discrimination or violence.

The Ross Center for Disabilities can assist you in receiving accommodations for helping you succeed academically at UMB, including extended time on assignments, finding and using assistive technology, and more.

Additional Resources

Support for those experiencing discrimination and prejudice

Physically Distant but Socially Close: Indigenous Resilience and COVID-19 is a document written by Urban Indian Health Institute, the authors provide ideas to adapt cultural practices and love each other in new ways.

Responding to Racism during the COVID-19 Outbreak is a blog post that highlights the experiences of racism towards Asians during COVID-19 and lists helpful coping strategies if you experience racism and ways to help those facing racism

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American Commission
The AAC is a permanent body dedicated to advocacy on behalf of Asian Americans throughout Massachusetts. The Commission’s goal is to recognize and highlight the vital contributions of Asian Americans to the social, cultural, economic, and political life of the Commonwealth; to identify and address the needs and challenges facing residents of Asian ancestry; and to promote the well-being of this dynamic and diverse community. Visit their website for resources, events, programs, or to report a hate incident.

Responding to Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities and Medical Conditions During COVID-19 is a blog post that highlights the experiences of ableism - a term that describes discrimination against individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. Includes coping strategies if you are discriminated against and ways to help those experiencing discrimination.

Radical Self-Care in the Face of Mounting Racial Stress:Cultivating hope through acts of affirmation
This article discusses five ways to practice “radical self-care” for People of Color and Indigenous People (POCI) who experience discrimination.  

Understanding Racism and Its Related Stress Can Help People of Color Cope with Negative Effects is an article in which the authors discuss the nature of racism and the reactions POC might have to experiences of racism, and they share the importance of developing self-compassion and other ways to cope effectively  

A Guide to Responding to Microaggressions is an article which the purpose of is: (1) to discuss how different types of microaggressions affect people’s lives, and (2) to provide a hands-on guide to strategies, approaches, and interventions to address microaggressions.

Support those experiencing discrimination and prejudice

Responding to Racism during the COVID-19 Outbreak is a blog post that highlights the experiences of racism towards Asians during COVID-19 and lists helpful coping strategies if you experience racism and ways to help those facing racism

Responding to Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities and Medical Conditions During COVID-19 is a blog post that highlights the experiences of ableism - a term that describes discrimination against individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. Includes coping strategies if you are discriminated against and ways to help those experiencing discrimination

This article from the World Health Organization provides information on how to understand the stigma associated specifically with COVID-19 and ways to respond

A Guide to Responding to Microaggressions is an article which the purpose of is: (1) to discuss how different types of microaggressions affect people’s lives, and (2) to provide a hands-on guide to strategies, approaches, and interventions to address microaggressions.

Stop Asian Hate: Virtual Anti-Asian Racism Events

Stop Asian Hate: Virtual Anti-Asian Racism Events
Eventbrite stands in support of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. They’ve curated these events so you can take action and take a stand against racism, hate, and violence directed toward AAPI communities. Eventbrite is home to a number of events, workshops, and discussions that aim to educate about the discrimination and bias the AAPI community faces, offer resources for being a better ally, or raise funds for anti-Asian racism groups. Learn how you can stop Asian hate by attending one of these curated events, and join us in standing in solidarity with the AAPI community.v