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· Leena Yin
#Asians4BlackLives in 2020
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Medium. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. CW: murder, racism, xenophobia, violence
· Editorial Staff
Three Teens Arrested For Allegedly Kicking Elderly Asian Woman in Disturbing Video
Three teens have been arrested in the Twin City area of Minnesota for allegedly kicking an elderly woman of Asian descent in the head at the Dale Street Metro Station, reports WCCO Radio News. Investigations began after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
· Maina Chen
Popular Italian Bed and Breakfast Posts Racist Messages About Chinese Wet Markets
Masseria Moroseta, a bed and breakfast based in Puglia, Italy, was accused of posting racist and Sinophobic messages about Chinese wet markets on Instagram. Featured and promoted on Elle Decor, Perfect Hideaway, and allegedly Vogue Living, Suitcase Magazine, and countless…
· Lindsey Yoo
There’s Really Only One Way Asian Americans Can Fight Racism in the Age of COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. In the early days of COVID-19, commentators often chose to describe the novel coronavirus as an affliction that would not discriminate. “While the well-connected certainly have better access to…
· Carl Samson
Senators Call Out Justice Department for Not Doing Enough to Stop Asian Hate Crimes
Over a dozen U.S. senators have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take “concrete steps” to address the growing number of hate crimes against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Describing the situation as “alarming,” the senators reminded the department of the…
· Bryan Ke
NYC Man Goes on Racist Rant Against Asian Woman, Breaks Her Phone For Social Distancing
The NYPD released photos of a man who broke an Asian woman’s cellphone and hurled racist remarks related to COVID-19 towards her in Queens. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Wetherole Street and 66th Avenue in Rego Park on April 26 at 11:45 a.m., according to AM New York.
· Maina Chen
NYPD Releases Videos Urging Chinese Community to Report Hate Crimes
The NYPD condemned the rise in Asian-bias hate crimes from COVID-19 and called for more reports. In a tweet thread posted to the NYPD News on April 22, the NYPD showed solidarity with Asians who were the targets and victims of hate crimes within the city.
· Maina Chen
Ryan Higa Returns With Epic ‘Study’: Beating Up Asians Does NOT Cure Coronavirus
Nigahiga‘s Ryan Higa recently posted a YouTube satirical skit titled, “New COVID-19 study Confirms: ‘Beating up Asians does NOT prevent Coronavirus.’” Within the first minute, Ryan tackles the rise in racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans — as confirmed by the FBI and…
· Ryan General
Elderly Asian Man With Severe Dementia Manhandled in Racist Attack in Vancouver
Editor’s Note: Vancouver Police have identified the suspect but have not released further information to the public at this time. The Vancouver Police had sought the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a racist assault against a 92-year-old Asian man with severe dementia…
· Carl Samson
Nepalese Family Finds Their Car TORCHED in Alleged ‘Hate Crime Against Asians’ in the UK
A car belonging to a retired Gurkha — a Nepalese soldier recruited into the British Army — was set on fire in what his family believes is a hate crime against Asians amid the coronavirus pandemic in the U.K. The family from Kent, England scrambled out of their home after hearing…
· Maina Chen
CNN Host Lisa Ling Reveals the Hateful Messages She’s Received Because of COVID-19
Award-winning journalist and CNN host Lisa Ling is one of the many Asians being targeted for racially charged attacks and hate speech, not only on the streets but also online in the form of cyberbullying due to COVID-19 fears.
· Maina Chen
Foreigners Are Reportedly Facing Racism and Xenophobia in China
Expatriate communities and foreigners in mainland China are experiencing discrimination while the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world. In a series of cartoons posted to a WeChat blog 锦鲤青年 (Koi Youth jǐnlǐ qīngnián), which has since been deleted, foreigners were thrown…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Indonesian Fashion Photographer Fights Hate Through Powerful Visualizations
Reinhardt Kenneth is using his skills to create awareness and begin conversations through his intense, visually-gripping photographic series with themes surrounding COVID-19. The LA-based fashion and celebrity photographer told NextShark that he was feeling a range of emotions…
· Maina Chen
Chinese Americans Unite Over WeChat to Fight COVID-19 in NY Despite Experiencing Abuse
A New York Times article has compiled a list of Chinese American associations and groups who have raised funds to secure and donate masks to New York hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the current climate and the increased number of hate crimes and racially-charged…
· Ryan General
Black, Asian and Hispanic House Caucus Assemble Like Voltron to Fight Attacks on Asian Americans
Leaders of the congressional African American, Asian and Hispanic caucuses have come together on Monday to collectively denounce the growing number of racist attacks against the Asian American community. People of Asian descent are facing a spate of racist attacks related to…
· Ernestine Siu
Philadelphia Chinatown Businesses Donate 25,000 Face Masks to Healthcare Workers Fighting COVID-19
The Philadelphia Chinese Community Organizations United (PCCOU) donated 25,000 face masks to local hospitals to protect the city’s healthcare professionals fighting the growing number of COVID-19 cases. A public request was made by the city of Philadelphia and local emergency…
· Carl Samson
Around 100 Attacks on Asian Americans Occur Every Day Due to Coronavirus Fears, Says Rep. Judy Chu
Incidents of racist and xenophobic attacks against Asian Americans have surged as cases of COVID-19 escalate in the U.S., which became the new epicenter of the global outbreak last week. As of this writing, the U.S. tops the rest of the world with more than 203,000 cases,…
· Maina Chen
Texas Sam’s Club Stabbing of Burmese Man and Son Confirmed by FBI as Hate Crime
The FBI and the Midland Police Department confirmed the attack on Bawi Cung Nung and his son, Robert, inside a Texas Sam’s Club was a hate crime. According to the Daily Beast, Jose L. Gomez, 19, confessed to the Midland Police Department that the attack was launched with the…
· Carl Samson
Alabama Father Fatally ‘Beaten and Struck From Behind’ in Alleged Hate Crime
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with additional comments from the deceased’s sister, Sandy Douangkeo. An Alabama man described by loved ones as the “kindest, sweetest person anyone would meet” has died after sustaining injuries in an alleged hate crime last month.
· Editorial Staff
FBI Warning: More Hate Crimes Targeting Asian Americans Are Likely Coming
The FBI has issued a warning of a potential rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans as the coronavirus crisis gets worst the U.S., according to ABC News. “The FBI assesses hate crime incidents against Asian Americans likely will surge across the United States, due to the…