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· Carl Samson
Indiana Man Finds Long Lost Sibling in the Philippines After Taking DNA Test
A man in Crawfordsville, Indiana, got the biggest surprise of his life when a DNA test connected him to an unknown sister who lived in the Philippines. In December, Jane DeGrand sent Chris Livesay a message on Facebook with a match to the Livesay family tree from Ancestry DNA,…
· Bryan Ke
Indiana Woman Charged for Confining Asian Girls In Home That Smelled Like ‘Rotten Flesh’
A woman from Decatur, Indiana, was recently charged with felony neglect for confining two teenage Asian girls inside their home in the 1000 block of Twin Lakes Drive for 15 years. Mary Heller was arrested by the authorities for neglecting the two teenagers and confining them for…
· Editorial Staff
Indianapolis Pub Owner Pens a Facebook Post Documenting How He Handled a Sexist Customer
The owner of a brewing company in Indianapolis is garnering praise for his reaction to a customer’s “sexist remarks.” In a lengthy post to Facebook that has since been shared over 21,000 times and collected only positive comments, Jordan Gleason, the founder of Irvington,…
· Sebastian Dillon
Indiana Pizza Joint that Says It Will Refuse Service to Gay Weddings Forced to Close, Website Gets Hacked
The owners of one Indiana pizza joint are paying the price for their support of the state’s new controversial Religious Freedom Retaliation Act signed by Governor Mike Pence last week that permits companies to refuse service for religious reasons. Memories Pizza, owned by Kevin…
· Bryan Ke
Jeremy Lin Drops Amazing Life Advice During College Graduation Speech in Taiwan
Famed Taiwanese-American NBA star Jeremy Lin was recently invited to talk during the graduation ceremony of National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan on Saturday. During his attendance, Lin shared seven valuable life tips that the freshly graduated college students could…
· Bryan Ke
Man Recreates That Iconic ‘THX’ Note Before Movies With His Own Voice, Nails It
Many motion pictures company often have memorable theme music or sound effect in cinema, and this includes the American company THX’s “Deep Note” theme sound that’s been embedded into the minds of many people, particularly those who follow Lucasfilm’s movies. As part of THX’s…
· Jocelyn Eikenburg
11 Critically Acclaimed AMWF Movies Worth Watching
Yes, Asian men and White women can love on the big screen and make for enlightening cinema. If you frequent art house theaters and film festivals, or simply want a more sophisticated pick for a change, here are 11 critically acclaimed AMWF (Asian Male, White Female) movies you…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Activists Around the World Protest Against Xi Jinping’s Lifetime Rule
Many posters have popped up in universities around the globe as a sign of protest from overseas Chinese students proclaiming Xi Jinping is not their president. The protest came following the massive announcement that China is planning to abolish its two-year presidential term…
· Bryan Ke
Refugee Becomes First Vietnamese-American Politician Elected in Massachusetts
Dean Tran, the first Vietnamese-American politician to ever win a Massachusetts State Senate seat, has been sworn-in after a victory by 700 votes at a special election in December 2017 to replace Jennifer Flanagan. Tran, a Republican, will represent the Worcester-Middlesex…
· Ryan General
Science Explains Why Asian Food Tastes So Different from Western Food
As cuisine is influenced by the cooking practices and traditions of a specific culture, Asian foods and Western foods have naturally evolved distinctly different in many ways. Asian cuisine is known for the range and sheer variety of flavors. In the continent’s varied regions,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Jeremy Lin Pens Emotional Letter to His Chinese Fans About Horrific Knee Injury
In a heartfelt letter posted on WeChat, Jeremy Lin wrote about his struggles with his recovery, his faith, and his plans for his Chinese fans. The letter was in response to a forum post that went viral on Chinese social media after his knee injury during the season-opening…
· Editorial Staff
Once Homeless Harvard Student Could Become Cambridge’s Youngest Council Member
Meet Nadya Okamoto — a badass 19-year-old sophomore currently attending Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Okamoto was only a freshman in high school when she founded PERIOD, a non-profit organization that has successfully distributed feminine hygiene products to women…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin Vows to Redefine ‘Yellow Fever’ to Battle Racial Stereotypes
For Jeremy Lin, defying racial stereotypes as an Asian American male requires both confidence and humility. The electrifying Brooklyn Nets point guard, who recently suffered a terrible injury that would have him sit out the entire current season, provided his thoughts on how to…
· Editorial Staff
Jeremy Lin Out For the Rest of the Season After Devastating Knee Injury
After a devastating knee injury on Wednesday night’s season-opening against the Indiana Pacers, Jeremy Lin will most likely miss the rest of the season. Lin landed awkwardly after being pushed from behind during a contested layup. He was in apparent shock after landing and could…
· Editorial Staff
Jeremy Lin Suffers Knee Injury After Being Pushed From Behind, Leaves Court in Agony
During the fourth quarter of tonight’s season-opening game against the Indiana Pacers, Jeremy Lin suffered a knee injury after going up for a contested layup. In the video footage below, Lin landed awkwardly after being pushed from behind while driving to the basket.
· Bryan Ke
FBI Asks Public for Help Identifying Vietnamese Woman in Child Sex Trafficking Video
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now seeking the public’s help to identify an unknown Vietnamese woman seen in a child sexual exploitation video that the agency is currently investigating. The Asian woman in the picture, only referred to so far as Jane Doe 39, is…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Indian-American Man Shocked After Store is Vandalized, Set on Fire Because He is Hindu
An Indian business owner found himself the victim of a hate crime after his store was vandalized with threatening messages in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to WTHR NBC. The attack comes as a shock to Rajesh Patnaik and his wife, who emigrated from India a little over nine…
· Ryan General
John Cho to Star as Leading Man in Highly-Acclaimed Film ‘Columbus’
To highlight the lack of Asian-American leading men in Hollywood, the hashtag #StarringJohnCho became a trending topic last year, with netizens casting the talented actor in mock-up posters of blockbuster films. Less than a year later, John Cho actually got to play a leading…
· Heather Johnson Yu
VP Mike Pence Hated ‘Mulan’ Because Women in the Army is a ‘Bad Idea’
Don’t send Mike Pence daughters — he asked for sons. Before Mike Pence became Vice President and vintage cartoon meme, he was the governor of Indiana, a U.S. representative, and host of his own political talk show. This was back in the late 90s when most kids were interested in…
· Jocelyn Eikenburg
25+ Stunning Photos of Western Women & Asian Men Couples
When I first published 25 Stunning Photos of Western Women & Asian Men Who Got Married in April 2017, I never expected this first collection of photos — showcasing the diverse beauty of AMWF couples around the world — would touch so many people. In particular, I was moved to see…