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· Carl Samson
Man Hired By Amazon During Pandemic in OC Dies 2 Weeks Later
A father-of-two in California has died after contracting COVID-19 while working for Amazon. Harry Sentoso, 63, joined the company late March when it sought at least 100,000 workers in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Fresh from being laid off from his former job, Sentoso…
· Bryan Ke
Indian Doctor Fighting Pandemic in U.S. Prepares Family for Deportation in Case He Dies
An Indian doctor working in a hospital in Peoria, IL, had already prepared the deportation documents for his family in case he falls ill and die in the frontline against the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Parth Mehta started the preparations when he moved into his basement in March…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Instagram + NextShark: 2 Forbes 30 Under 30 Honorees on Asian American Experiences in the Pandemic
Ashley Yuki, Director of Product Management at Instagram, and NextShark founder and CEO Benny Luo will sit down virtually on Instagram Live to discuss the new reality of the Asian American experience during the pandemic. Both graduates of the Forbes Class of 2018 30 Under 30,…
· Ernestine Siu
Our Generation Will Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic Because of Our Immigrant Roots
Although things may seem bleak at the moment, we can take refuge in acknowledging the strength that comes from our immigrant roots. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are dying, unemployment rates have skyrocketed, and the Asian community has been used as a scapegoat for…
· Bryan Ke
Community Raises Over $90,000 to Help Gilroy Donut House Family Amid Pandemic
Customers of the Gilroy Donut House in Gilroy, California raised over $90,000 to help the family-owned business as they deal with the impact of COVID-19 and other health issues. The Hok family is reportedly also suffering from non-COVID related health issues, according to family…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Woman Records Racists She’s Met On Omegle During the Pandemic
Sophie Wang went on Omegle to find new friends during the pandemic. Instead, she was met with racist verbal comments, asking her if she ate bats and was accused of making the coronavirus. There has been a rise in racist acts and xenophobia towards Asians and Asian Americans…
· Editorial Staff
Asian MMA Stars Unite in the Face of Racism Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global situation bringing the world to its knees, we’ve seen both the best and the worst of humankind. On one end, people have gone to great lengths to lend a helping hand to one another. We’ve donated money, Personal Protective Equipment…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American Nurse in Long Island Passes Away While Battling Pandemic
A Filipino American nurse passed away after fighting on the front lines against the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Ali Dennis Guillermo died on April 8 in the Intensive Care Unit of the Long Island Community Hospital, where he had been working since coming to the U.S.…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin Pledges $1 Million for COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Efforts
Basketball star Jeremy Lin has pledged up to $1 million to help fight COVID-19 on Monday. The 31-year-old former NBA athlete, who now plays in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), is set to donate $500,000 in the pandemic relief efforts.
· Carl Samson
Cyberbullying of Asians Up by 900% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Report
The hate toward Asians amid the COVID-19 pandemic has not only increased in physical spaces but in the vile corners of the internet too, unsurprisingly. On Twitter, hate speech toward China and the Chinese people, in particular, has reportedly surged to a whopping 900%, with…
· Bryan Ke
Sichuan Medical Team Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic to Receive 1 Year Free Hot Pot
The medical team sent from Sichuan Province to Wuhan, a city in Hubei Province, is set to receive a year’s worth of hot pot for free once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. The decision was made by the Hot Pot Association of Sichuan province as a way to pay tribute to those risking…
· Bryan Ke
Deadly New Strain of Bird Flu in China Could Trigger Global Pandemic
A new strain of H7N9, commonly known and referred to as bird flu, is circulating in China, and scientists believe this could pose a threat to humans as it has the potential to trigger a global pandemic. American and Japanese researchers have tested the new bird flu strain, which…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump Uses Term ‘China Plague’ While Trying to Talk About Race Relations
President Donald Trump called COVID-19 the “China plague” during a press conference on Friday. Addressing the recent May jobs report, Trump equated a strong economy to racial equality, saying it is the “greatest thing that can happen for race relations.”
· Maina Chen
‘Chinese Are Destroying Bay Ridge’: NYPD Investigates Anti-Chinese Posters in Brooklyn
Xenophobic posters have been circling the Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights residential area in Brooklyn since Wednesday. The posters caught the attention of Facebook user Fern Simmons, who took to the social media platform to share the anti-Chinese rhetoric.
· Bryan Ke
Man Arrested for Racially Abusing British-Pakistani Driver in Viral Video
An arrest was made in connection to the viral video of a Pakistani-British taxi driver being harassed by a racist passenger last week. An unidentified 53-year-old man was arrested in Erdington, West Midlands, England on Friday afternoon following a viral video posted on Twitter…
· Maina Chen
Tear Gas Used in Protests May Help Spread COVID-19, Health Experts Warn
Health experts fear the spread of COVID-19 in tear gas used in the protests but continue to support the cause. More cases: In the coming weeks, there could be another wave of COVID-19 cases to emerge out of the large gatherings from the protests. Symptoms and incubations vary,…
· Kimberly Nguyen
How to Support Asian American Businesses Looted During Nationwide Protests
Updated June 24 at 10:25 a.m. EST As looters overshadow peaceful nationwide protests with the Black Lives Matter movement over the murder of George Floyd, small Asian-owned businesses already struggling due to the pandemic are facing new challenges.
· Editorial Staff
Model Sparks Outrage After Saying She’s Tired of ‘Black Lives Matter Bullsh*t’
A woman from Southern California has come under fire after expressing her opinion about the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. In a series of Instagram Stories, Nicky Park, a Korean model, wrote that she is “really tired of this whole Black Lives Matter bullsh*t” and that…
· Carl Samson
Police Officer Under Investigation for Antagonizing George Floyd Protesters
A policeman in San Jose, California has been placed under investigation following a social media backlash over his behavior at a local protest for George Floyd on Friday. In videos that have now gone viral, Jared Yuen, 33, appeared “too excited” to face protesters, swaying with…
· Ryan General
Boston Doctor Reveals Saddening Encounter With Racist Man
A female doctor in Boston recently detailed a harrowing racist encounter after finishing a hospital shift. On Thursday, Massachusetts General Hospital anesthesiologist Dr. Lucy Li joined journalist Jim Braude for an interview at the show Greater Boston.