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· Ryan General
Kobe Bryant‘s death on Sunday sent shock waves across the world. The legendary NBA star passed away along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others after their helicopter crashed near Los Angeles.
· Carl Samson
More than 150 prominent Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have come together to support Senator Elizabeth Warren in her bid for the presidency. In an open statement on Thursday, the group who calls themselves “AAPIs with Warren” argued that “the senator’s experience,…
· Jin Hyun
Asian American history has never been the focus of teaching curriculums in American schools. As a community, we’re often treated as perpetual foreigners despite having a rich history within the United States dating back to centuries ago. Although school lessons briefly gloss…
· Bryan Ke
Jessica Henwick, who starred in Netflix’s “Iron Fist,” went through a grueling six months of auditioning and almost played Rey in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy. The 27-year-old “Game of Thrones” alum told reporters that she spent six months auditioning for the role of Rey in…
· Ryan General
Asian model and actor Nan Lin recently took to Facebook to share his encounter with a racist driver in downtown San Francisco. In his post, Lin shared how a White man tried to provoke him with trash talk and racist insults at a traffic stop.
· Carl Samson
San Francisco swore in Paul Miyamoto as its 37th sheriff this week, making him the first Asian American to hold the law enforcement position in California. Miyamoto, who was elected after running unopposed in November, previously served as chief deputy sheriff of the state’s…
· Carl Samson
“Real Housewives of Dallas” star Brandi Redmond has been accused of racism after a video of her mocking Asians surfaced on Twitter last week. The video, originally posted on Redmond’s Instagram Story in 2017, was shared by Steve Kemble, the wedding planner of her fellow cast…
· Carl Samson
An elderly woman viciously attacked at a park in San Francisco nearly a year ago passed away on Friday, her family announced. Yik Oi Huang, 89, was out exercising at Visitacion Valley Playground when an unidentified male burglar reportedly broke into her home on the morning of…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina has made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for lead actress in a comedy or musical for the movie “The Farewell.” The 31-year-old actress, whose real name is Nora Lum, received the award on Sunday night at the 77th Golden Globes,…
· Ryan General
A woman’s racist rant in a parking lot in Canada was captured on camera and has spread widely via social media. Twitter user Rob Gill shared a video of the incident on Friday, encouraging viewers to “name and shame” the woman who was caught berating Asian shoppers.
· Jin Hyun
It’s not exactly a secret that Asians love to drink. Despite the curse of the Asian glow which haunts many of us, nothing will get in the way of our forbidden love for soju and sake. Games like beer pong and flip cup have been mainstream for years now, but these games are…
· Bryan Ke
Social video platform Triller is now on its way to overtake TikTok in the United States as it lands millions of dollars in investments from many famous recording artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and more. Triller has 26.5 million monthly active users in the U.S. while…
· Jin Hyun
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s safe to say we’re officially in the winter months. But for many, the coldest months are yet to come. Especially for those of us living in Asian households with strict “no heater” rules, there really is no colder place on Earth than our…
· Carl Samson
A pair of Asian American organizations have urged NBC to sever ties with Jay Leno, citing the comedian’s repeated offense toward the Asian community with his fixation on a racist stereotype. In separate statements, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ) and the Media Action…
· Ryan General
Individuals who often drink alcohol and then experience facial redness following consumption (aka “Asian glow”) may be more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. A research team at the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that the redness, caused…
· Ryan General
Local authorities are on the lookout for a pair of burglars who ransacked a home in Norwalk, California on Friday afternoon. The still unidentified robbers, who stole valuables and harmed the house pets with insecticide, were captured on video despite their attempts to disable…
· Ryan General
Awkwafina has reached another career milestone by receiving a Golden Globe nomination. The 77th Golden Globe Awards released their list of nominees on Monday, which included Awkwafina’s nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture / Musical or Comedy, for her role in “The…
· Ryan General
South Korean conductor Eun Sun Kim is set to become the first Asian woman to lead a renowned North American opera company. San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock named Kim as the opera company’s music director on Thursday, according to the official press release.
· Jenny Xu
This article was originally published on Medium and reposted with permission. What does it take to convince two parents to be in the right place at the right time — for their own surprise wedding? Apparently two crazy children, lots of deception, and a lot of Google Translate.
· Editorial Staff
It’s the holiday season and you want to find just the perfect gift for the special Asian baby girl in your life! Well look no further, here’s a round-up of nifty gifties that are bound to impress. 1. Baby Yoda Plush You don’t need a tracking fob to find new items inspired by The…
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