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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…
· Maina Chen
Japan Opens a Drive-In Haunted House to Keep Social Distancing
One of Tokyo’s newest attractions is battling the summer heat and COVID-19 through a haunted house drive-in. Kowagarasetai, a haunted house and horror event production company, created the drive-in as a response to the ongoing COVID-19 safety and social distancing measures.
· Bryan Ke
$300 Smart Ring May Detect Coronavirus 3 Days Before Symptoms Show
A smart ring that monitors the wearer’s overall health and reportedly detects early symptoms of COVID-19 is available for $300.
· Bryan Ke
29% of Chinese Canadians Report Being Physically Attacked During COVID-19 Crisis, Survey Says
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with further information to reaffirm the statistic of Canadian Americans being physically assaulted. A new survey conducted in Canada shows nearly 30% of Chinese Canadians have been personally threatened or intimidated during the…
· Carl Samson
Dallas Stars Employee Fired For Comparing Chinese People to Squirrels Being ‘Shot’
A staffer with the Dallas Stars was removed from his job after making a racist comment relating rodent extermination and Chinese people on social media. What happened: Alex Kleuser, a visual effects designer for the American ice hockey team, compared Chinese people to squirrels,…
· Ryan General
Bali Yoga Retreat Criticized for Cramming Over 100 Tourists in Room Together
A yoga studio in Bali has sparked outrage for packing over 100 people for a “celebration of bliss” and then lying about the event taking place when criticized by the public. What happened: House of Om, a popular Balinese yoga business, organized an event to raise money for its…
· Carl Samson
Trump Suspends Entry of Certain Foreign Workers Until the End of 2020
President Donald Trump suspended the entry of certain foreign workers into the U.S. on Monday, a move geared toward protecting American employees as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19.
· Bryan Ke
Korean Teen Kicked in the Face in the Netherlands Because Attacker Thought He Was Chinese
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly spell Yanil’s name. A Korean teen living in the Netherlands was kicked in the face after being mistaken as a Chinese national amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Ryan General
Utah Man Totally Nails Proposal in ‘Animal Crossing’ During Lockdown
Stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a man in Utah used the wildly popular Nintendo game “Animal Crossing” to successfully propose to his girlfriend. Lockdowns due to COVID-19 prevented Quan Le from fulfilling his grand plans of proposing to his girlfriend, Morgan…