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· Carl Samson
Meet the Hong Kong Banker Who Quit His Job to Save Refugees in the Middle East
Have you ever thought of giving up your career to enter not just uncharted territory, but one equally teeming with dangers? That’s exactly what crossed Jason Yip’s mind. Few years back, the frontline Red Cross worker was an investment banker in Hong Kong, his home city.
· Carl Samson
Japan Announces It Will Take In 300 Syrian Refugees Over the Next 5 Years
The Japanese government has announced a new decision to welcome more Syrian refugees beginning this year. The Japanese government will be accepting Syrian refugees who are international students with the added bonus that they can bring their spouse and children with them. Over…
· Ryan General
Here’s What Japanese People Think of Letting Refugees Into Their Country
For a country that is in great need of immigrants to boost its aging society and depleting workforce, Japan has continued with their low acceptance rate for refugees of only a measly 1% last year. In 2015, the country reportedly rejected 99% of applicants, only accepting 27…
· Laura Dang
A Virginia Mayor Gave the Worst Answer For How We Should Deal With Syrian Refugees
While billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson gave one of the best responses to resolve the Syrian refugee crisis, a Virginia mayor probably gave one of the worst. Mayor David Bowers of Roanoke, Virginia referenced the Japanese-American internment camps used on American soil…
· Editorial Staff
Richard Branson Has the Best Answer For How We Should Treat Muslim Refugees
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, in response to the bigoted comments and ideas proposed by some US governors, has the best remedy for the fear and panic that have led some to openly attack the Muslim community in general following the Paris terrorist attacks: fight ISIS…
· Max Chang
The Camerawoman Who Tripped Refugees Plans to Sue Facebook and the Man She Tripped
Petra László, the infamous Hungarian camerawoman who was fired after videos of her tripping refugees went viral, is now planning to sue Facebook and one of the refugees she tripped. László was fired from her job at news company N1TV after videos showed her kicking children and…
· Ryan General
Customers Buy Out Doughnut Shop Every Day So Owner Can Be With His Sick Wife
Customers of a doughnut shop in Seal Beach, California have been buying out doughnuts by the dozens early in the morning to allow its owner to be with his sick wife. John Chhan has been running Donut City with his wife Stella for three decades until recently, when she developed…
· Kimberly Nguyen
5 Podcasts Hosted by Asian Americans That You Should Start Listening To
Podcasts have been the latest wave of information gathering and sharing in the digital 24/7 newscycle. A simple voice right to your ear while you’re driving or walking can make you laugh out loud or think deeply about societal issues in the world. From suggestions from some of…
· Bryan Ke
Syrian Man Arrested for the High-Profile Murder of 13-year-old Marrisa Shen
A 28-year-old Syrian refugee was arrested by Canadian authorities in connection to the high-profile case of Marrisa Shen, a 13-year-old girl who was found dead in a park in British Columbia. Ibrahim Ali, who came to Canada three months before the death of Shen on July…
· Leslie Tran
Where Do Asians Stand in the Fight Against Racism in America?
In a racially charged nation, it can be difficult to see where Asian Americans stand in a national discourse on racism that seems black and white. With the unlawful assaults on the Black community and the administration’s harsh immigration legislations targeting people of color,…
· Bryan Ke
Amazing Mom Makes the Same Dress Constance Wu Wore in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for Her Daughter
A Vietnamese-American mother is winning the hearts of many people including actress Constance Wu after a “Crazy Rich Asians”-inspired dress she made for her daughter went viral online. Ha Truong, a Kansas-born daughter of Vietnamese refugees and wife of a Thai immigrant, was…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Community Stands By Asian American Activist Couple Days After Racist Attack
Family members, friends, and sympathizers rallied behind an Asian-American couple victimized by a racist attack after a man, now notoriously known as “Lawn Sign Larry,” harassed them on their own yard. Members of the Southeast Asian Coalition gathered tonight in front of the…
· Carl Samson
Asians Have the Highest Income Inequality in America
Asian Americans have the highest income inequality among all ethnic groups in the United States, a new report from the Pew Research Center said. The observation comes as Asians remain the most financially successful of all groups, earning a median annual income of $51,288 to…
· Carl Samson
Racist Storms Asian American Man’s Yard Calling Him a ‘N****r’ Over a ‘F**k Donald Trump’ Sign
A North Carolina man lashed out at an Asian-American family for having a sign that says “F**k Donald Trump” on their lawn. The incident was caught on video and has since gone viral on social media.
· Chris Rim
‘Am I ‘Likable’ Enough Yet?’: How Asian Americans Can Still Stand Out on College Applications
Gaining admission to elite colleges and universities is increasingly challenging, with admissions percentages dropping across the board. However, according to an article published last Friday in The New York Times,there may be an additional roadblock for Asian-American…
· Editorial Staff
Man Who Survived Killing Fields in Cambodia Gets Robbed and Shot in Philadelphia
A man who survived the Cambodian killing fields as a child ended up in critical condition after getting shot by a gunman who tried to rob his store in Philadelphia last month. Mike Poeng, 50, was shot around 1:30 p.m. on May 5 while washing his car outside KCJ, his…
· Carl Samson
Cornell Student Strips to Her Underwear to Present Thesis After Professor Questions Her Outfit
A Cornell University senior delivered her honors thesis in her underwear after her professor allegedly questioned her attire during a trial run earlier in the week. The student, Letitia Chai, was wearing a blue button down shirt and cut-off jean shorts when her professor…
· Bryan Ke
The ‘Most Haunted Hotel in the Philippines’ is Eerily Beautiful
There are so many old places in the Philippines that are rich in history. For example, the “World’s Oldest Chinatown” in Binondo, and, of course, one of the most famous haunted places in Baguio City: the Dominican Hill Retreat House — more commonly known as the Diplomat Hotel.
· Editorial Staff
Find Someone Who Looks at You The Way The South Korean President’s Wife Looks At Him
By now, the entire world has practically seen the news that North and South Korea have pledged to bring a formal end to the Korean War, with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un meeting to hold hands, plant trees, and promise a new era for the…
· Benjamin To
Why Mulan is the Ultimate Asian American
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.