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· Carl Samson
Philadelphia Men Mock Asian Restaurant Staff in Viral Video
Two Philadelphia men have sparked outrage on social media after storming a Chinatown restaurant with the apparent intent to harass the staff with what seems to be their impression of an Asian accent for comedy. One of the men posted the prank video on his now-deleted Instagram…
· Ryan General
Catholic Priest Charged With Raping and Filming Teen Altar Girl in Philadelphia
A Filipino Catholic priest was arrested in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday for raping a minor about five years ago. Armand Garcia, who turned himself to authorities, reportedly recorded the sex act with the teenage girl, reports NBC Philadelphia.
· Leanna Chan
Asian Men Allegedly Assaulted by Racist Woman Yelling ‘Ignorant Gooks’ in Philadelphia
Two Asian men were allegedly verbally and physically assaulted after being called “gooks” by a Caucasian woman who didn’t look while she was reversing out of a parking spot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dương Nghệ Lý detailed his encounter in a Facebook post.…
· Ryan General
Couple Caught on Video ‘Birdnapping’ at Philadelphia Park
An unidentified couple was recently caught on camera snatching a bird from a local park in Philadelphia. Footage of the peculiar “birdnapping” incident in Washington Square park was posted to Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday by @lethalshooter, a popular account run by…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia Apologizes to China After Terracotta Warrior Was Vandalized
The Philadelphia City Government has officially apologized for the incident that occurred in December 2017 when a guest of the “ugly sweater party” in the Franklin Institute broke and stole the thumb of one of the 10 Terracotta Warriors that were in a closed area at the time.…
· Carl Samson
Teen Shot in the Head After Gunman Tries Entering Chinese Restaurant in South Philadelphia
A gunman shot a teen boy in the head who tried to stop him from entering a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The 17-year-old victim and at least five other people were inside Twin Dragon restaurant, located on the 2700 block of Dickinson Street, South Philadelphia,…
· Ryan General
New Philadelphia Bill Could Literally Get Asian Store Owners Shot
A councilwoman in Philadelphia is somehow bothered that local shopowners are setting up plexiglass to protect their businesses. City Councilwoman Cindy Bass is pushing for her so-called “stop and go” bill that would force local business owners within the city to take down…
· Bryan Ke
Renowned Pianist Lang Lang Donates $780,000 for Piano Education in Philadelphia Schools
Lang Lang, one of world’s most famous classical pianists, recently donated nearly $1 million for school piano education to six public schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 35-year-old pianist, while speaking to an audience of second graders at Thomas Holme Elementary…
· Kyle Encina
Armed Robbers Who ‘Terrorized’ Chinese Immigrants in Philadelphia Now Face Up to 70 Years in Prison
A group of Chinese immigrants in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have banded together to stand up against being victimized because of Asian stereotypes. West Philadelphia has seen its share of traumatizing armed robberies which targeted various Chinese families between May and…
· Ryan General
Witnesses Take Videos as Philadelphia Councilman Gets Stabbed in Attempted Robbery
An Asian American city councilman in Philadelphia was stabbed by a knife-wielding man who tried to rob him near his home. According to police Lt. John Walker, the suspect approached Republican Councilman David Oh as he was emerging from his car late Wednesday night.
· Khier Casino
17 Things You’ll Learn About Japanese Culture From ‘Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!’
“Queer Eye” is back on Netflix and this time the Fab Five take us to the other side of the world in Tokyo, Japan, hennies! In a special four-episode season called “Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!”, hosts Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness (aka JVN), Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk and Antoni…
· Bryan Ke
Breaking Down the Crazy Drama Between China and The NBA
A clash between the People’s Republic of China and the NBA over a tweet made by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey has reached unprecedented heights. The conflict started after Morey expressed his support for Hong Kong in a tweet on October 4, referring to the ongoing…
· Ryan General
‘Queer Eye’ is Going to Japan For a Special 4-Episode Season
Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown and Tan France of the famed “Queer Eye” quintet are going international and their first stop is Tokyo! On Friday, Netflix dropped the first teasers for the special four-episode series called “Queer Eye: We’re in…
· Bryan Ke
Iconic Pianist Lang Lang Posts Wedding Photos with German Pianist Wife
In case you didn’t know, one of the world’s most famous classical pianists, Lang Lang, recently tied the knot with his German pianist fiancée Gina Alice. The ceremony was held at a hotel in France while the wedding banquet was held at the Palace of Versailles later on Sunday,…
· Bryan Ke
Jeremy Lin Wore a ‘Boba’ Hoodie to the NBA Playoffs and You Can Get One Too
Toronto Raptors’ point guard, Jeremy Lin, surprised many of his fans on May 8 when he arrived at the Raptors’ and Philadelphia 76ers’ game wearing a sweatshirt that honors the ultimate drink of the Asian American community: boba – or bubble tea. The 30-year-old athlete also…
· Carl Samson
‘Dad of the Year’ Protects Son During Fight at NBA Game
An Asian man who swiftly took his son away from a courtside ruckus is being hailed as “Dad of the Year” on social media. The gesture, which was caught on video, occurred in Game 4 between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
· Carl Samson
Korean Twitch Streamer Harassed on Livestream by Racist Men in Germany, Kills Them With Kindness
A Korean Twitch streamer had to keep her cool when several white men began harassing her with racist gestures right in the middle of a livestream in Berlin. Giannie Lee, who shares content on Korean culture, has more than 14,500 followers on the platform.
· Bryan Ke
Delaware Man Who Damaged $4.5 Million Terracotta Warrior Gets Off For Being a ‘Drunk Kid’
A jury was unable to reach a verdict in the trial of Michael Rohana, a Delaware man who snapped off the thumb of a Terracotta warrior statue in Dec. 2017 The jury, which consisted of a panel of seven men and five women, was on a deadlock with regards to whether or not the…
· Carl Samson
‘Basketball Wives’ Star Accused of Racism After Mocking Asian Nail Salon Workers on Instagram
Former “Basketball Wives” star Tami Roman has been accused of racism after mimicking Asian nail salon workers in an Instagram video on Monday. The 48-year-old entrepreneur posted the video on the page of her online business Official Bonnet Chronicles, which currently sells a…