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· Ryan General
A professor from the University of Central Florida has received backlash for a tweet that many found to be racist. Psychology professor Charles Negy posted a question on Twitter asking if systemic racism would still “exist” if Blacks “had the same behavioral profile” as Asians.
· Ryan General
An up-and-coming model in England has been put behind bars for falsely claiming she was raped by an Asian cab driver. This isn’t the first time: Prior to her arrest, 27-year-old Victoria Hoynes was found to have falsely accused two taxi drivers, Rajiv Asghar and Abdul Rahim of…
· Carl Samson
The majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) working in essential industries amid the COVID-19 crisis are immigrants, according to a report published last month. Right off the bat, 1.4 million AAPIs make up 8.5% of all front line workers in health care, and…
· Bryan Ke
The internet reminded actor Mark Wahlberg about his history of hate crimes after he tweeted in solidarity following the murder of George Floyd. The 49-year-old actor posted a tribute to Floyd on his social media account and called the fatal arrest heartbreaking, AsAm News…
· Carl Samson
In solidarity with Black Lives Matter (BLM), multiple Asian American celebrities took to the streets and the internet over the weekend to condemn the death of George Floyd, denounce police brutality and call for the long-overdue racial equality in the U.S. Numerous Asian…
· Bryan Ke
A retail store in Alabama was burned down after it was hit by looters last month, overshadowing peaceful nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd. California Fashion Mall, a retail store in downtown Birmingham that has been in business for 30 years, took…
· Editorial Staff
A family who has operated a pawn shop in NYC for decades recently had their shop looted and vandalized during a riot in the Fordham neighborhood. When the Shen family tried to stop the looters, they were chased, attacked and robbed, leaving one person seriously injured.
· Editorial Staff
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with a statement from an Airbnb spokesman. An Airbnb host took to Instagram to expose a guest who allegedly retaliated with racism after being asked to pay $50 in fines for violating a no-pets-allowed policy.
· Carl Samson
Chinese Scottish actor Katie Leung is winning praises on Twitter for her response regarding the “racist” choice of her character’s name in the “Harry Potter” series. Leung, who played Cho Chang in Warner Bros.’ movie adaptation — the only Asian character to ever share the…
· Ernestine Siu
We can’t breathe. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man died after having his neck crushed under the weight of white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin.
· Kimberly Nguyen
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.
· Maina Chen
New York University (NYU) students from the Asian Greek fraternity house Lambda Phi Epsilon came under fire for leaked group messages discriminating against Black people. Originally from Twitter, user @dawnofsaints brought the messages to light where it continued to gain…
· Bryan Ke
Asian celebrities are donating money to bail funds for Black Lives Matter protesters following the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other victims of police brutality. Actor and internet personality Eugene Lee Yang said on Twitter that he donated to the…
· Maina Chen
As protests hit the streets nationwide over George Floyd and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, so have the string of looting and crimes against small businesses. Asian businesses in six locations across the U.S. were struck by looters and vandals days after his death.
· Maina Chen
Over 50 Asian artists and leaders are uniting on May 30 for an 8-hour livestream on AmazonMusic to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and for COVID-19 relief funds. The mission:
· Kimberly Nguyen
As Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is nearing its end, celebrities are using their voices to speak up about what makes them #UnapologeticallyAsian in a social media campaign. Social media is a great way to spread messages and ideas, as can be seen recently when…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Police are looking for a man who harassed and threatened Seattle residents on three separate occasions on Saturday, May 23. What happened: The Seattle Police Department (SPD) described the man as a white man in his 30s, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with a muscular build and…
· Carl Samson
A neighborhood watch group composed of volunteers is patrolling the streets of Manhattan’s Chinatown to deter further harassment against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis. Since February, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) has recorded more than 350…
· Editorial Staff
Minority communities were left outraged and heartbroken on Monday after a video of Minnesota police officers violently detaining and eventually killing African American man George Floyd went viral. (Warning: The video below includes graphic and disturbing content.)
· Carl Samson
More than 12 organizations have joined hands in an effort to feed Asian American seniors in Orange County, California amid the COVID-19 crisis. The initiative, known as Love Our Vulnerable and Elderly (or LOVE), specifically aims to provide Asian food to struggling seniors in…
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