From Childhood Taunts to Online Threats: A Young Woman's Courageous Fight Against Racism

In a small town in France, Chloe, a young Chinese woman, has bravely shared her lifelong struggle with racism. Chloe's story starts in elementary school, where she was ostracized and taunted for her Asian heritage. "In primary school, if you were Asian, people didn't want to be friends with you," she recalls. The bullying intensified in middle school, with a boy relentlessly harassing her. "He would follow me to the bathroom, and the whole class turned against me," she explains. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated the situation, with Chloe facing increased prejudice and isolation. "During COVID, people would avoid me, saying things like, 'Because of you, we have COVID,'" she shares. Now an adult, Chloe continues to receive racist messages online, including death threats. Despite the pain, she chooses to speak out, hoping to inspire others to share their stories and fight against racism. "There's no need to be ashamed or feel guilty," she emphasizes. Chloe's powerful testimony underscores the importance of combating everyday racism and the need for greater understanding and empathy.