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· Carl Samson
There are now more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) than ever participating in American politics, an apparent shift from the inactivity that the group has long been criticized for. The increase has been observed in both the numbers of candidates and voters. For one,…
· Ryan General
A California lawmaker currently being investigated for sexual harassment of a former legislative staff member is accused of making anti-Asian comments back in 2014. California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, a prominent face of the #MeToo movement, made the offensive remarks…
· Ryan General
Boston police are on the lookout for a gang of alleged shoplifters who assaulted an Asian American store owner after stealing wigs in a local shopping district. Video footage of the incident showed the suspects hitting the owner of Wig World, James Han, after he went after them…
· Ryan General
A teenager from Milwaukee has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for brutally assaulting an Asian American woman with brass knuckles. According to court documents, 18-year-old Corleon Thomas attacked his victim, Pa Lor, outside Pacific Produce, a grocery store near 27th and…
· Ryan General
The stylish first full-length trailer for “Crazy Rich Asians” has finally arrived! Teased exclusively via Nextshark last week, the full trailer dropped online (via The Ellen Show) on Monday.
· Ryan General
A Moroccan/French stand-up comedian who has recently moved to New York in an effort to conquer the North American audience is being haunted by the ghost of his allegedly racist past. Gad Elmaleh is a 46-year-old former actor in France who has made a successful career in comedy…
· Khier Casino
Jackie Chan and Constance Wu, amongst other Asian actors, are slated to lend their voices to Sony Pictures Animation’s “Wish Dragon.” Creators of the Chinese co-production are also in talks with “Star Trek” actor John Cho and “Silicon Valley” actor Jimmy O. Yang for the project,…
· Carl Samson
A video of foreigners trying to do the “Asian squat” and failing epically has gone viral on social media. The video, posted on YouTube channel Xinshidandan, shows two French vloggers challenging people on the streets of Montpellier in southern France to squat from standing…
· Bryan Ke
A 61-year-old Vietnamese woman died from injuries after being beaten in an attempted robbery in Alameda, California, earlier this month. According to Alameda police, a fight broke out on April 6 around 11 p.m. in front of a Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Anh Dao, and Bucket of…
· Benjamin To
Editor’s Note: Benjamin To is a Los Angeles based writer, director, and producer who founded BAND WITH NO NAME Films. The views expressed in this piece are solely is own. June 5th, 1998.
· Editorial Staff
In a historic move, Warner Bros. has tapped Chinese-American Cathy Yan to direct a DC spinoff based on Harley Quinn, starring Margot Robbie, according to Deadline. Why it matters: This makes Yan the first Asian female director ever to helm a superhero film and also makes her the…
· Ryan General
British singer Jessie J recently became the first foreigner to win a singing competition on Chinese television. On Friday, the 30-year-old Londoner, who is known for her international hit songs “Price Tag” and “Flashlight”, won the top prize for “Singer 2018” (歌手), a widely…
· Ryan General
Comedy star Ali Wong and “emerging” comic Esther Ku started doing stand-up around the same time over a decade ago. Through the years, both of their careers have made some interesting progress, albeit at a significantly different pace.
· Carl Samson
Merle Oberon, an Anglo-Indian actress who started her career in the U.K. before moving to America, hid her Asian identity her entire life. According to Variety, Oberon identified as White throughout her life, claiming to be born in Tasmania to a distinguished British officer and…
· Ryan General
Filipino American comic book creator Joshua Luna has made a name for himself in the comic book industry with brilliant titles such as “Ultra,” “Girls,” and “The Sword,” alongside his brother. and collaborator, Jonathan Luna.
· Ryan General
Tinder and other similar dating apps have become a useful tool for many to be able to meet new people for friendships, casual hookups, and even something more serious. But along with romance and interesting conversations one would get from such services are the nasty messages…
· Khier Casino
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces grilling from lawmakers in Congress this week over the data-mining scandal that hit 87 million users, but the woman next to him was catapulted into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The woman next to Zuckerberg in several press photos was…
· Editorial Staff
For loving a White man, Natalie Tran has her share of grim opposition that call her a “white worshipping bed wench,” among other names. But on Saturday, the Australian producer posted a tweet that offered a new perspective.
· Amy Chyan
When gleaming photos of a new dumpling shop started popping up in the explore feed of my anonymous food Instagram account, I knew I had to double tap and investigate myself. Growing up on your mother’s Taiwanese home cooking, you’ll always want to challenge any authenticity…
· Jin Hyun
Editor’s Note: Jin Hyun is a Korean-American journalist. The views expressed in this piece are solely her own. “Ni hao”, “Oh wow, your English is so good”, “where are your people from?”
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