Kimberly Nguyen
143 articles
Champion Hmong American Suni Lee shows off new Olympic tattoo
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, 18, shared some special ink on her arm to her followers on her Instagram story earlier today. A forever reminder: The athlete could be seen sitting in a tattoo parlor…
These Asian parents reacting to their Olympic children deserve their own medals
It’s not a secret that most Asian parents want the best for their children and that especially rings true for the parents of Asian Olympic athletes. Take a look at these parents expressing their…
‘We’re better than that’: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls anti-Asian hate ‘un-American’
The U.S. Defense Secretary affirmed the country had “lapsed” when it came to the rise of anti-Asian hate while giving a lecture in Singapore. Working towards a “more perfect union”: Defense Secretary…
Kelly Hu, Charlyne Yi and more hold virtual table read to raise $180K to build 3D printed school
Non-profit Thinking Huts will host a diverse group of actors for a charity event, with proceeds going toward 3D printed schools in countries that need it the most. Details on the event: The virtual…
K-Pop Cover Dancer Reveals She Was Sexually Harassed While Filming in New York
A group of Asian dancers in New York City was filming a K-pop cover video in Times Square when an unidentified male was caught on camera sexually harassing one of its members. An uninvited…
Before Brown v. Board of Education, These Chinese American Parents Fought for Desegregation in 1880s SF
A Chinese American family from San Francisco won a lawsuit in the 1880s after the eldest daughter was denied admittance to an all-white school, creating a vital civil rights case for Asian families…
Immortal Studios Virtual Summit to Uplift AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media
The Amplifying AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media (AAREM) summit series will be held on Wednesday with “prominent AAPI creators, artists, industry leaders, elected officials, tech…
Steph Curry’s Bruce Lee Sneakers Raise Over $50K for Families of Atlanta Shooting Victims
A pair of Bruce-Lee-inspired sneakers made over $50,000 for the families of the victims of Atlanta’s mass shooting in March. What happened: NBA star Steph Curry’s court-worn shoes went for $51,000…
$1 Billion Raised for AAPI Same Day Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Signed
A philanthropic initiative called The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) raised over $1 billion for AAPI communities, the organization announced Thursday. Historic achievement: TAAF was able to raise…
Filipino Sailors Created the First Asian American Settlement in Louisiana
The first permanent Asian American settlement was a village in 18th-century Louisiana where Filipino fishermen resided. What was Saint Malo: The Manilamen were part of a group of people who created…
Police Officer Fatally Shot While Responding to Domestic Violence Call in Stockton
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original version to report that Inn had been working at the Stockton Police Department for over five years, not Lowe. A police officer was killed…
Elderly Asian Woman Aided by Good Samaritan in SF Robbery
A male suspect who took an elderly Asian woman’s bag was recently arrested by San Francisco police with the help of a bystander. What happened: The unidentified victim put her bag on the ground at…
LA Street Renamed in Honor of Activist Rose Ochi
An intersection in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo was renamed Rose Ochi Square on Tuesday in honor of the esteemed activist, with a celebration attended by her widower, Thomas Ochi. Remembering an…
Asian American Father Walking With 1-Year-Old Son in Stroller Repeatedly Punched in SF
An Asian American father was waiting to cross the street with his 1-year-old child when a man approached and hit him from behind in San Francisco on Friday. What happened: Bruce, 36, was outside of…
How You Can Help India as the Country Faces COVID-19 Surge
India has been depleted of resources to combat the pandemic and now has the highest daily coronavirus count on the globe after a surge in COVID-19 cases. The South Asian country has recorded nearly…
Vietnamese Restaurant Receives $500 Tip to Fix Windows Ruined by Vandals
A Vietnamese restaurant in Sacramento, Calif. received a large tip to help fix its windows from vandals on April 29. .@carowyb’s uncle’s Vietnamese restaurant Tay Giang in Sac is frequently…
Naomi Osaka’s New Skincare Line Inspired by Japanese-Haitian Heritage
The latest project of Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka is a skincare line designed for people of color. Working with Los Angeles-based A-Frame Brands, Osaka will lead Kinllò, a line of skincare…
Car Community in Anaheim Raises Over $33,000 to Fight Anti-Asian Hate
An auto show event raised over $33,000 for non-profit Hate Is A Virus on April 17 in Anaheim, California. The event featured professional BMW race car driver and organizer Samantha Tan as well as…
Amendment Defunding Colleges ‘Discriminating’ Against Asian American Students Voted Down
Senate Republicans used Thursday’s vote on legislation to combat anti-Asian hate to renew the fight over affirmative action programs by proposing an amendment to halt federal funding for colleges…
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Passes With Overwhelming Bipartisan Vote
A bill to fight anti-Asian hate crimes passed in a 94-1 vote in the Senate on Thursday. PASSED: Today, the US Senate rejects anti-Asian hate.
Korean American Twins Separated at Birth Find Each Other 36 Years Later
Korean identical twins met for the first time in Florida on their 36th birthday after being separated at birth.
BTS and McDonald’s Collab Brings New South Korean-Inspired Sauces to ARMY in Nearly 50 Countries
The BTS ARMY has something new to look forward to next month as the South Korean supergroup collaborates with McDonald’s on a signature order. The BTS-approved meal will include a 10-piece Chicken…
Suspect Accused of Punching Korean American Woman at Skate Park in Tustin Faces Hate Crime Charge
An 18-year-old woman was verbally attacked and physically assaulted by a male suspect last Sunday morning at her local skate park in Tustin, Calif. Jenna Dupuy, who is of Korean and Puerto Rican…
Homeless Man Chases Away Anti-Asian Harasser on NYC Train as Bystanders Watched
An Asian woman was harassed on a New York City subway train before being helped by a homeless man on Thursday.
Suspect Arrested for Home Invasion, Murder of Woman and 8-Year-Old Daughter
A male suspect has been arrested for the murder of a woman and her daughter on March 8 in Rancho Cucamonga, California. What happened: Jacob Alan Wright, 19, was arrested on Tuesday for killing Jia…
SF Korean BBQ Restaurant Faces ‘Dine and Dash’ Customers Two Nights in a Row
A Korean BBQ restaurant had its second “dine and dash” incident on Sunday night in San Francisco. What happened: Customers at K-Elements BBQ were caught on surveillance video walking away without…
Japanese Woman Auctions Cheating Husband’s Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards for $188,000
A Japanese woman sold her husband’s collectible Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards in an online auction after finding out he cheated on her. The bid started at less than a cent for the 26 boxes of cards last…
Football Player Stops Suspect Months Before Same Man is Arrested for Invading Elderly Asian Home
A football player from Concord, California is being praised for stopping a suspect involved in two separate incidents, a car break-in and an elderly home invasion. The suspect, Roman Banks, broke…
San Francisco Man, 53, Stabbed Multiple Times in Robbery
An Asian man was stabbed multiple times by a robber in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood late last Saturday. The unnamed victim, 53, was approached by the suspect from behind on Exeter Street…
Rihanna Secretly Attends #StopAsianHate Rally in NYC
Rihanna took to the streets of New York City this past weekend with her assistant to protest the surge of violence against the Asian community. Visualized in a series of posts by her assistant Tina…
South Korea’s ‘King of Instant Noodles’ Passes Away at 91
Shin Choon-ho, 91, founder of the wildly successful food and beverage company, Nongshim, died last Saturday of a chronic illness. Noodle king: Known as the “King of instant noodles,” Shin was the…
Racist Terrorizes Chinese Family’s Children, Home in Hate Crime in San Jose
A man has been arrested for demanding entry into a young family’s house in San Jose and yelling racial slurs at the couple’s 6-year-old twins inside in late March, according to Dion Lim. : ” ! ! ** !…
Asian Canadian Manager Gets Coffee Thrown at Her in Racially Motivated Attack
A 74-year-old woman has been arrested following an assault of a coffee shop manager in Steveston Richmond, Canada. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Monday when Nikki, a manager at Rocanini…
Clubhouse Fundraising Night Featuring Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho Aims to Empower AAPI Voices
Various Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) celebrities, activists, chefs and allies will come together online to empower marginalized voices this week on Clubhouse. An upcoming Clubhouse…
Rickshaw Driver’s Daughter Who Mopped Floors to Afford School Named Miss India 2020 Runner-Up
Manya Singh watched the Miss India Pageant for the first time at 15 and now, four years later, she is recognized by her alma mater while wearing her crown and sash, with her parents and her father’s…
Thai Man, 84, Dies After Being Attacked in Broad Daylight by Teen in SF
A teenager in San Francisco was caught on camera pushing an 84-year-old Thai man to the ground in a seemingly unmotivated attack on Thursday morning, police said.
