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· Leanna Chan
Why People Gaslight Asian American Struggles
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely of the author. Amid the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, San Francisco entrepreneur, Celine Tien, stepped into a Los Angeles nail salon for her birthday manicure.
· Carl Samson
Kamala Harris Introduces Bill to Say ‘Chinese Virus’ is Racist and Condemn Anti-Asian Attacks
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) led a group of Democrats in a resolution that denounces the use of “Chinese virus” and similar terms amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, which was submitted last week, condemns “all forms of anti-Asian sentiment” related to the coronavirus, citing…
· Bryan Ke
Wisconsin Man Arrested for Racist Comments Against Hmong Americans Wearing Masks in Store
A 57-year-old Wisconsin man may face hate crime “enhancer” charges for verbally harassing a group of Hmong Americans at a grocery store while wearing face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident happened at the Save A Lot grocery store on Church Street in Stevens Point on…
· Carl Samson
Ice Cream Shop Releases Delicious Asian-Inspired Flavors to Fight Hate Against Asians
In celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a small ice cream shop based in Washington, D.C. is offering five Asian American-inspired flavors for nationwide shipping. The ice cream flavors include Red Bean Almond Cookie, Roasted Barley Tea, Matcha Green Tea,…
· 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.
· 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…
· 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…
· 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.
· 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…
· 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…
· Ryan General
AAJC, Asian American Groups Are Documenting Racist and Xenophobic Attacks Because of Coronavirus
Asian American groups are creating websites to document and condemn incidents of racism and attacks against people of Asian descent in the U.S. The collective effort is a response to the growing number of hate crimes linked to the COVID-19 outbreak, AsAm News reports.
· Bryan Ke
Korean Student Punched in the Face in NYC for Not Wearing a Face Mask
A Korean student was reportedly punched in the face by another woman in New York City for not wearing a face mask over fears of coronavirus (COVID-19). The incident happened on Tuesday at 10:20 a.m. on 34th Street near the Empire State Building, according to NYPD.
· Bryan Ke
Guardian Angels Protect Asian Americans in NYC Chinatown From Coronavirus Hate Crimes
A vigilante group known as the Guardian Angels are out on the streets of Chinatown in New York to help those targeted for hate crimes amid the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Guardian Angels founder Curtis Silwa told Currents News via AsAm News that people are now…
· Jin Hyun
Asian Women Allegedly Harassed by Teens Playing Racist Music on London Bus
Several Asian women were allegedly racially harassed by a group of teenage boys on a London bus on July 11. A Japanese British woman, identified by her Instagram handle @saimiyamura, and her friend were on board the number 46 bus towards Lancaster Gate station when a group of…
· Khier Casino
Conservative Journalist Suffers ‘Brain Bleed’ After Attack at Protest
Conservative journalist Andy Ngo reportedly landed in the hospital after being attacked by a group of left-wing protestors at a protest in Portland, Oregon on Saturday. Ngo, an editor at Quilette, was covering protests against the Western-chauvinist group Proud Boys, which is…