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Nov 22, 2017 · Carl Samson

Harvard University Faces Lawsuit From DOJ for Discriminating Against Asian-Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation on Harvard University’s use of race in admissions, threatening to sue the Ivy League school if it continues to refrain from providing requested documents. In letters sent last week, the Justice Department cited a 2014…

Aug 31, 2017 · Bryan Ke

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author Kevin Kwan is Confident His Film Will Be a Hit For Asian-Americans

Kevin Kwan, author of the hit novel “Crazy Rich Asians”, still believes that his upcoming feature film will be a success in the United States with its all-Asian cast, despite Hollywood’s infamous tendency to whitewash ethnic roles. “Crazy Rich Asians”, the film adaptation of…

Aug 11, 2017 · Ryan General

Disturbing Massachusetts Bill Pushes for Data Collection of Asian-Americans

A bill that seeks to collect data from Asian-American and Pacific Islander ethnic groups in Massachusetts has been met with outrage from the concerned communities in the state, with many calling the proposal a “racist bill”. Introduced by Democratic Rep. Tackey Chan of…

Aug 3, 2017 · Ryan General

Asian-Americans Seen as ‘More American’ If They Are Fat, Study Finds

New research published in Psychological Science has found that people view Asian-Americans who are overweight to be more “American,” making them less prone to racial discrimination. In the study, images of people from various races, and of different body shapes, were shown to…

Mar 24, 2017 · Ryan General

Constance Wu Says Media Should Know the Difference Between Asians And Asian-Americans

Actress Constance Wu would like mainstream media to realize the differences between Asians and Asian-Americans. The “Fresh Off the Boat” star aired her sentiments in a recent interview with Allure Magazine, stating that she wishes more people in the entertainment industry…

Mar 23, 2017 · Khier Casino

Asian-Americans Went to Movie Theaters More Than Any Other Ethnic Group in 2016

Asian-Americans were the biggest moviegoers in 2016 compared to any other ethnic group in the country in terms of per capita ticket buying, according to the National Association of Theater Owners’ Theatrical Market Statistics Report. In their annual study, the exhibition…

Feb 20, 2017 · Carl Samson

New Website Tracks Rising Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans

Hate crimes against Asian-Americans can finally be tracked through one website launched just before Donald Trump’s inauguration. The site, titled “Stand Against Hatred,” was created by human rights nonprofit Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) in an apparent effort to…

Dec 15, 2016 · Carl Samson

Asian-Americans Are Extremely Pissed at the LA Times and Rightfully So

Asian-Americans are furious over two published reader letters by the LA Times that argue in favor of Japanese American internment during WII. On November 28, the Los Angeles Times published an article in its travel section titled “Our national parks can also be reminders of…

Dec 2, 2016 · Editorial Staff

The Heartbreaking Reason Why Elderly Asian-Americans Ride the Bus to the Casino Every Day

Several Asian American seniors in New York reportedly ride the casino buses to Pennsylvania daily, not to gamble, but simply to make ends meet, an investigative news report found. Buses ferrying people to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania are carrying a number of…

Oct 14, 2016 · Carl Samson

Indians Are the Highest Earning Out Of All Asian-Americans

Indian-Americans are the highest-paid Asian-Americans, according to a new U.S. Labor Department report. Using data from the 2015 Current Population Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Labor Department found that full-time, Indian-American workers had median and average weekly…

Oct 11, 2016 · Carl Samson

Asian-Americans Share Their Racism Stories After Journalist is Told to ‘Go Back to China’

Asian-American netizens have shared their experiences following a journalist’s story of racism posted over the weekend. On Sunday, New York Times editor Michael Luo posted an open letter to the woman who told his family to “go back to China.”

Jun 23, 2016 · Editorial Staff

Asian-Americans Have Genes That Make Them Crave Carbs and Fast Food, Study Finds

A study has found that some Asian-Americans crave unhealthy food more often than other Asian-Americans. This unhealthy preference is linked to a gene called DRD2 A1. The said gene is a variation of DRD2 (dopamine receptor D2), a type associated with various forms of addiction.…

Feb 29, 2016 · Sebastian Dillon

Chris Rock Pissed Off a Lot of Asian-Americans With One Terrible Joke at the Oscars

This year’s Academy Awards host, comedian Chris Rock, may have trumpeted the #OscarsSoWhite theme during the ceremony, but he wasn’t without his own race-themed jokes that caused an uproar on Twitter from the Asian-American community. Rock made the joke when he credited the…

Dec 18, 2013 · Editorial Staff

Report: Young Asian-Americans Ball Out the Most

If you are an entrepreneur or a business person, take note. Asian-Americans are now the biggest spenders in the U.S., which says something about our generation and could mean a great opportunity for your business.

Apr 9, 2020 · 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…

Apr 8, 2020 · Carl Samson

Texas Congressional Candidate Launches Ad Saying ‘China POISONED Our People’

A Republican congressional candidate in Texas has been accused of racism after releasing a campaign ad that reeks of anti-China policies. Kathaleen Wall, who is running for the 22nd Congressional District, opened her 30-second ad with a narrator stating “China poisoned our…

Apr 7, 2020 · Carl Samson

#HateIsAVirus: People Are Using Masks to Fight Hate Against Asian Americans

Face masks no longer just prevent the transmission of COVID-19 as activists on the internet have begun using them to call for an end in hate crimes committed against Asian Americans. For the past several weeks, incidents of racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans have…

Apr 7, 2020 · 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…

Apr 6, 2020 · Carl Samson

‘Coronavirus’ Prank Targeting Korean Student Ends in Violent Brawl and Gun Drawn

An alleged prank making use of coronavirus posters escalated into a violent brawl that concluded with a gun pointed at a South Korean exchange student. The incident, which involved multiple people, occurred in a dorm room at Angelo State University (ASU) in San Angelo, Texas on…