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Tzi Ma: Portraits from The Jade Pendant
Tzi Ma in photographs by Melly Lee, from NextShark’s 2017 coverage of The Jade Pendant.
Clara Lee: Portraits from The Jade Pendant
Clara Lee in photographs by Melly Lee, from NextShark’s 2017 coverage of The Jade Pendant.
Hong Kong legends Eric Tsang and Nancy Sit star in ‘Rags 2 Richmond’
After drawing more than 9 million Instagram views in its first month, Asian male pageant comedy Rags 2 Richmond has grown into a feature film starring Jonathan Wong alongside Hong Kong entertainment…
Sponsor a migrant child, and ICE may be waiting
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested undocumented relatives who stepped forward to sponsor children in federal shelters, a practice that effectively uses children as bait.…
Elon Musk calls for exile of anyone who ‘doesn’t love’ America
Elon Musk has declared that Americans who do not love their country are traitors who should be exiled, escalating a Fourth of July exchange on his social media platform. “Traitor” The exchange began…
South Carolina man’s acquittal sparks anti-Asian boycott calls, but many push back
The acquittal of Rick Chow in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton has prompted calls on social media to boycott Asian-owned businesses, though a broader chorus of Asian and Black…
Texas anchor faces BTS ARMY backlash over ‘death to America’ Oreo joke
BTS fans are pushing back against a Lubbock, Texas news anchor who joked on air that the K-pop group’s upcoming Oreo collaboration spells out a “death to America” message. What happened KCBD Fox34…
South Carolina gas station owner acquitted of murder in 2023 fatal shooting of teen
A South Carolina jury on Monday acquitted an Asian American gas station owner of murder in the 2023 shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, a Black teenager falsely accused of shoplifting from his Columbia…
NextShark joins Angels Heritage Nights as promotional partner for 2026 season
NextShark is partnering with the Angels Baseball to help spotlight Asian culture, community and storytelling across multiple celebrations through their themed Heritage Nights during the 2026 season.…
NextShark invests in Journey Optics, a brand building sunglasses for Asian faces
NextShark, a leading platform covering Asian and Asian American culture and reaching over 100 million people monthly, has taken an equity stake in Journey Optics, an emerging eyewear brand focused on…
Tokyo X brings Japanese food, anime, cars and culture to Houston this September
NextShark has partnered with Tokyo X, a fast-growing Japanese culture festival held annually at NRG Center in Houston. Tokyo X 2026 will take place Sept. 26-27 and is expected to welcome more than…
Nashville journalist who covers ICE gets detained herself
A Colombian-born journalist who covers immigration enforcement in Nashville now finds herself in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, with her lawyers calling it an unconstitutional…
Former Vegas PBS marketing director sues station over alleged racism, retaliation
A lawsuit by a former Chinese American employee has exposed allegations of systemic racism at a local PBS station, just as the publicly funded national broadcaster dismantles its diversity…
Former Massachusetts official claims anti-Asian racism led to her ouster
A former Massachusetts official tasked with senior welfare has filed a lawsuit alleging that anti-Asian bias drove her out of a job in Gov. Maura Healey’s administration. About Chen and her…
Trump’s attack on the Obamas is an attack on Asian Americans
Donald Trump’s video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes goes beyond an assault on one Black couple. The Truth Social post, which promoted false claims about the 2020 election, was…
Usha Vance pregnant with 4th child
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha Vance are expecting a new baby, making Usha the first pregnant second lady while her husband’s harsh immigration stance continues to draw accusations of…
ICE just forced an Asian US citizen in his underwear out of his Minnesota home at gunpoint. You could be next
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents continue aggressive door-to-door operations in Minnesota, using racial profiling to target Asian American communities in an escalating crackdown that…
Kash Patel’s incompetence on display again with Brown shooting misstep
FBI Director Kash Patel faces renewed criticism following his premature announcement about a person of interest in the Brown University shooting, compounded by backlash over a podcast appearance with…
NYC Republican club to honor far-right German leader months after anti-Asian texts
A New York City Republican club will honor a far-right German political leader at its Dec. 13 gala, two months after its statewide counterpart was disbanded over leaked chats in which members praised…
MC Jin, NE-YO, and Sonu Nigam launch new music label to spotlight Asian artists globally
NE-YO, Sonu Nigam, and MC Jin have teamed up with music executive Jonathan Serbin to launch a new Hong Kong–based music label called Pacific Music Group. Their goal is simple: help Asian artists go…
Kash Patel under fire for providing girlfriend FBI detail
FBI Director Kash Patel faces another round of backlash following reports that his girlfriend receives an elite FBI security detail despite the couple maintaining separate residences. Driving the…
Westminster to rename street for Charlie Kirk amid community opposition
The City Council of Westminster, California — home to the nation’s largest concentration of Vietnamese Americans — voted 4-1 last Wednesday to partially rename a street after slain conservative…
California immigration detainee alleges sexual abuse by officer
A 28-year-old immigration detainee identified only as “E” has reportedly filed a $10 million federal complaint alleging repeated sexual assault by a lieutenant at California’s Golden State Annex…
Michigan lawyer disputes Kash Patel’s Halloween terror plot claims
A Michigan defense attorney is disputing FBI Director Kash Patel’s claims that five young men arrested over Halloween weekend were plotting a terrorist attack, intensifying scrutiny of the director…
Can Asian Americans trust Maine’s Graham Platner?
Maine’s Democratic Senate primary has become a referendum on whether voters can overlook Nazi-linked tattoos and offensive online behavior, a question with profound implications for Asian American…
Oakland’s Chinatown mural “Together, We Rise” turns unity into action during United Against Hate Week
Presented by California vs Hate, a program of the California Civil Rights Department In 2021, a 91-year-old man was shoved to the ground in Oakland’s Chinatown — one of several attacks that left…
Son Fish Sauce launches nationwide at 99 Ranch Market
Son Fish Sauce, a fourth-generation Vietnamese fish sauce brand, is now available nationwide at all 99 Ranch Market and 168 Market locations across the United States. The rollout brings one of…
California bans masked ICE agents
California lawmakers passed legislation that would prohibit most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business. About…
Supreme Court OKs racial profiling by ICE
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision Monday lifted restrictions on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, sparking fears among communities of color that they could face racial profiling under expanded…
Trump rants about China filling global leadership void he created
President Donald Trump lamented Friday that the U.S. has lost India and Russia to China, expressing frustration over a geopolitical realignment that his own aggressive policies helped accelerate.…
ICE poised to deploy Israeli spyware amid immigration crackdown
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reactivated a $2 million contract with Israeli spyware company Paragon, giving the agency access to sophisticated phone-hacking technology as…
Philosophy student with full scholarship sent back to China despite valid visa
A 22-year-old philosophy student from China with a full scholarship to the University of Houston was reportedly detained for 36 hours and deported back to his country despite having valid paperwork.…
Trump plans Supreme Court challenge to ruling that most of his tariffs are illegal
The White House is expected to appeal a federal court decision that declared most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs unlawful, with an administration official reportedly confirming plans to take the…
Trump appointee judge’s drag show dissent signals Supreme Court ambitions
Federal Judge James Ho, a Trump appointee, issued a provocative dissent last week criticizing “cultural elites” and linking drag performances to transgender athletics, fueling speculation about his…
Trump vows to ‘save’ Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai as trial nears end
President Donald Trump has pledged to advocate for the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, whose national security trial resumed this week amid judicial skepticism over sedition…
Trump golf resort displaces Vietnamese farmers for as little as $3,200
Local farmers are facing displacement and low compensation to make way for the Trump family-backed golf resort in Vietnam, with one farmer reportedly receiving just $3,200 and rice supplies for her…
