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· Carl Samson
Asian American groups condemn Chow acquittal, urge communities to confront anti-Black racism
Several Asian American civil rights and advocacy organizations have spoken out following the acquittal of Rick Chow in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, calling on Asian American communities to reckon with anti-Black racism and practice cross-racial…
· Ryan General
Why a post about a Meta layoff triggered a wave of anti-Indian racism
An X post about an Indian Meta engineer allegedly receiving a layoff email while in Bengaluru triggered a wave of reactions about H-1B workers and immigration in the U.S. tech industry. “His wife is on H-4. His kid is in 3rd grade in Seattle. His Bellevue apartment lease has 8…
· Editorial Staff
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 infrastructure and, she says, external oversight vanishes. Dream job turned nightmare…
· Editorial Staff
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 leadership tenure: Elizabeth Chen, who immigrated from Taiwan in 1971, was appointed by…
· Ryan General
Shibutani siblings speak out against racism ahead of Olympics return
Two-time Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani have returned to competitive figure skating after a seven-year hiatus, aiming to qualify for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan. In a recent interview with Time, the siblings explained that their comeback follows years of…
· Carl Samson
Most Pacific Islanders don’t report racism despite high incident rates: survey
Sixty-one percent of Pacific Islander (PI) adults who experienced hate acts in 2024 never reported them to authorities, according to a Stop AAPI Hate survey released this month, even as 47% encountered such incidents during the year. Key findings: Younger PIs bore the brunt of…
· Ryan General
Lucy Liu says Hollywood racism stalled her career for decades
Lucy Liu says long-standing racial bias in Hollywood created what she describes as a “strange lull” in her career after her early success in films and television. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly discussing her new dramatic feature “Rosemead,” the veteran actress…
· Carl Samson
Canadian McDonald’s video piles on surge in anti-Indian racism worldwide
A video showing a young white man hurling racist abuse at an Indian worker inside an Oakville, Ontario, McDonald’s outlet has gone viral, highlighting an alarming pattern of anti-Indian violence and discrimination sweeping across Canada, the U.S. and other nations. What we’re…
· Ryan General
Great White accused of reaching out to Asian influencers after racism allegations
Nearly a month after being accused of racially segregating Asian customers, Los Angeles cafe chain Great White is now reportedly contacting Asian food influencers for paid partnerships, according to a recent TikTok video posted by content creator Ed Choi. In the video posted…
· Carl Samson
Ramaswamy hit with racism, Hinduphobia at Charlie Kirk event
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faced racist and Hinduphobic questions at a Turning Point USA event in Montana last week, with attendees challenging whether he could represent a predominantly Christian state. “What are you conserving?”: Ramaswamy tackled the…
· Carl Samson
Swiss hotel denies Indian couple’s claim of racism in violent incident
A Swiss hotel has rejected racism allegations made by an Indian-origin couple from Canada who claim they were brutally attacked by staff in what they describe as a racially motivated assault back in June. What they’re saying: The couple, identified only as Nikita and Karan,…
· Ryan General
Zayn Malik’s new song references racism during his One Direction days
Zayn Malik has previewed his upcoming single “Fuchsia Sea,” in which he openly addresses the racism he endured as the only South Asian member of One Direction. In a snippet shared on Instagram on July 5, Malik, 32, raps about his experiences within the British-Irish boy band,…
· Carl Samson
Japanese American professor who lectures on racism is targeted in racist attack
A 71-year-old Japanese American professor who teaches about racism was deliberately struck by a vehicle while cycling in Montebello, California, in what authorities are investigating as a potential hate crime. Racist assault: Aki Maehara, a Vietnam War veteran, was riding his…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong stares anti-Asian racism in the eye in ‘A Great Divide’ trailer
The trailer for the new drama film “A Great Divide” is out, shining a spotlight on anti-Asian racism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The movie, which is the feature directorial debut of Jean Shim, stars Ken Jeong and Jae Suh Park as husband-and-wife Isaac and Jenna Lee,…
· Ryan General
Internalized racism tied to increased suicidal thoughts among Asian Americans: study
A recent study published in Ethnicity & Health links internalized racism to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts among Asian Americans. The study, led by University of Massachusetts Lowell assistant professor of sociology Fanhao Nie, surveyed 970 Asian adults across the U.S.,…
· Ryan General
Asian American students most impacted by racism in US schools: CDC
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly one-third of American high school students experienced racism in 2023. The nationwide survey of over 20,000 students in grades 9-12 found that racism significantly impacts students’…
· Carl Samson
Jennie fans accuse Margaret Qualley of racism for touching idol’s hair
U.S. actress Margaret Qualley is facing accusations of racism after an interaction with Blackpink’s Jennie at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1. In a now-viral video, Qualley is seen touching Jennie’s newly blonde hair and asking, “Is your hair real?” Jennie…
· Michelle De Pacina
Nearly 40% of Seattle’s Asian residents experienced racism in past year: survey
A new study by The Asian American Foundation revealed that nearly 40% of Asian residents in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties in Seattle have experienced anti-Asian hate in the past year. Out of the 1,000 respondents, 2 in 5 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific…
· Carl Samson
Racism, social inequities can affect heart health of Asian Americans, experts warn
A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) highlights how social factors such as racism, immigration status and socioeconomic disparities contribute to cardiovascular health risks among Asian Americans. These factors affect different Asian ethnic…
· Michelle De Pacina
North Star Boys open up about bullying, racism and mission to inspire the next generation
It’s been three years since the first Asian American content creator group North Star Boys set out on a mission to inspire the younger generation of minorities by filling the void of Asian American representation in the media. Founded in August 2021 by brothers Oliver and…