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· Bryan Ke
‘Married at First Sight’ groom compared Asian tourists to ‘animals’ in social media post
“Married at First Sight” star Harrison Boon reportedly posted anti-vaccine tirades and a racist rant against Asian tourists on social media. Boon, 33, made his debut on the hit Channel Nine reality TV show on Monday, where he married Bronte Schofield, 28.
· Michelle De Pacina
Jewish community stands in solidarity with Philadelphia Chinatown residents protesting arena plan
Before you read: Philadelphia community protests construction of 76ers stadium near city’s Chinatown Coalition warns Philadelphia 76ers’ new arena plan could spell ‘the demise of Chinatown’ Members of the Jewish community in Philadelphia gathered on Christmas Day to stand in…
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia community protests construction of 76ers stadium near city’s Chinatown
Community members and leaders are gearing up to oppose the construction of a Philadelphia 76ers stadium in Center City, a few steps away from Philadelphia’s Chinatown. The proposed $1.3 billion project, which would occupy 10th and Market Streets, was met with strong opposition…
· Ryan General
Couple violently attacks Indigenous Filipina nurse distributing face masks in New York subway
An Indigenous Filipina nurse sustained physical injuries after getting assaulted by a couple while distributing protective face masks in a New York subway on Aug. 10. The attack: Potri Ranka Manis, who works at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, was…
· Carl Samson
Anti-Maskers in Indonesia Are Forced to Dig Graves for People Who Died From COVID-19
Residents who refused to wear masks were ordered to dig graves for COVID-19 victims in East Java, Indonesia. The punishment, which reduced the workload of actual gravediggers, took place at the public cemetery in Ngabetan, a rural village in Cerme district, Gresik regency last…
· Ryan General
Off-Duty Officer’s Friends Trash Chinese Restaurant When Asked To Wear a Mask
A group of customers turned violent toward owners of a Chinese restaurant in Plymouth County, Massachusetts after being told to wear face masks.
· Bryan Ke
Zojirushi X Hello Kitty Releases Insanely Popular Limited-Edition Rice Cooker and Thermos
Japanese appliance manufacturer Zojirushi and its U.S. branch Zojirushi America are releasing a limited-edition Hello Kitty rice cooker and stainless mug as part of the character’s 60th anniversary. The Zojirushi x Hello Kitty Automatic Rice Cooker & Warmer, which is exclusive…
· Maina Chen
Ex-Google Engineer Becomes China’s Third-Wealthiest Billionaire
Colin (Zheng) Huang, surged into the spot of China’s second-wealthiest person on Sunday before settling for third-wealthiest on Tuesday. Rise to riches: Earning a degree from the elite Zhejiang University based in Hangzhou with an acceptance rate of less than 0.5%, Huang later…
· Carl Samson
New Yorker Starts ‘Chinatown Block Watch’ to Patrol the Streets for Anti-Asian Harassment
A neighborhood watch group composed of volunteers is patrolling the streets of Manhattan’s Chinatown to deter further harassment against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis. Since February, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) has recorded more than 350…
· Ryan General
NYC Man Raises $24,000 to Feed Frontliners, Help Chinatown Businesses Just By Running
A restaurant cook is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by helping his community survive the current health and economic crisis. Leland Yu, who lost his job due to the pandemic, started his “Run For Chinatown” campaign to feed COVID-19 front-liners and boost small…
· Benny Luo
The Rage Asian Americans Feel Right Now
One of the most powerful emotions I see many Asians feel right now is rage — and it’s the deepest and most personal kind. It’s a hard feeling to live with when many of us were born and raised to be hard working people who stay silent, obedient, and not cause trouble. It’s the…
· Ryan General
Two Vietnamese Kids Use Saved ‘Lucky Money’ to Donate 20,000 Face Masks to the UK
A shipment of 20,000 face masks were recently sent from Vietnam to Britain where personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers are in very short supply. The life-saving package came from two children in Hanoi who used years-worth of saved “lucky money” to buy and donate…
· Bryan Ke
3 Ways to Stop Glasses From Fogging Up While Wearing a Mask
The CDC has suggested that everyone wears a face mask to slow the spread of COVID-19, but for people with glasses, a face cover can often lead to foggy lenses. There are two tips you could do at home to fix that problem. One of them is to wash the glasses with soapy water,…
· Carl Samson
Entrepreneur Installs FREE ‘Rice ATM’ in Ho Chi Minh City, Hundreds More Planned
A machine that dispenses rice for free to the public amid the COVID-19 outbreak is making headlines in Vietnam this week. The dispenser, also known as the “Rice ATM,” is the brainchild of Tuan Anh, the director of an electronic lock company in the Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh…
· Maina Chen
Chinese Americans Unite Over WeChat to Fight COVID-19 in NY Despite Experiencing Abuse
A New York Times article has compiled a list of Chinese American associations and groups who have raised funds to secure and donate masks to New York hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the current climate and the increased number of hate crimes and racially-charged…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Asian-Owned Nail Salons Across America are Making Masks and Donating Supplies
To help fight COVID-19, nail salons around the nation are donating masks, gloves and other supplies. When donated supplies run out, the nail salons are turned into spaces to sew masks to meet the demand. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors to prevent the spread…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao Says He is ‘Not Afraid to Die’ for the Philippines Fighting COVID-19
Boxing icon and senator of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao faces the coronavirus (COVID-19) head-on as the infected cases in his home country continue to rise. Over the weekend, Senator Pacquiao said he is willing to risk it all so that he can help those who have been severely…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Chinese Trump Fan Dedicating His Time to Helping COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
Nearly three years ago, I sat down for an interview with David Tian, entrepreneur and the founder of “Chinese Americans For Trump,” who is responsible for mobilizing massive groups of Chinese Americans on WeChat in support of President Donald Trump during the 2016 election. The…
· Carl Samson
Over 260 Civil Rights Groups Demand Congress Fight Coronavirus Racism
More than 260 civil rights groups have reportedly come forward to urge the U.S. Congress to tackle the growing racism against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 outbreak with concrete steps. Cases of Asians and Asian Americans getting discriminated against, harassed and violated…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Warns Against Kissing Pets After Dog Confirmed to Have Coronavirus
Pet owners in Hong Kong have been warned against kissing their pets after a dog was confirmed with a case of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced on Wednesday that a dog had tested positive for the virus during a…