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· Carl Samson
CDC Accused of Racism After Using Chinese Art to Connect to Disease-Carrying Bats
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come under fire after using an image of an 18th-century Chinese military badge that featured bats on the May 2020 cover of its Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) journal. The agency announced the cover in a now-deleted…
· Carl Samson
Republican Congressman Defends Calling it ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ Despite WHO and CDC Saying Stop
After getting slammed as “racist” in a massive Twitter backlash, GOP House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy defended his use of the term “Chinese coronavirus,” arguing that Democrats and the media have used it first. The congressman first used the term Monday in a tweet that…
· Ryan General
Japanese Grandparents Create Life-Sized Totoro Bus Stop For Their Grandchildren
Studio Ghibli fans are flocking to a field in Takaharu, Miyazaki, Japan to have their photo taken beside a life-sized replica Totoro bus stop. Created by a 70-year-old couple for their grandchildren, the adorable statue of the iconic character from the film “My Neighbor Totoro”…
· Editorial Staff
Legendary CNN Journalist May Lee Launches New Podcast With NextShark — SNEAK PEEK
It’s our pleasure to give the NextShark community a sneak peek at our latest collaboration — a new and empowering Asian American podcast! Partnering with legendary journalist May Lee and her company Lotus House Media, NextShark is proud to announce “The May Lee Show” which will…
· Bryan Ke
‘Batman’ Poster Pulled After Chinese Fans Accuses DC of Supporting Hong Kong Protests
A poster for the upcoming comic book “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child” was pulled after many Chinese people criticized DC Comics for its portrayal of Batwoman in the “Future is Young” image. The ad, which was posted on DC’s Instagram and on the official Batman Twitter page…
· Bryan Ke
Video of Handcuffed HK Protesters Boarding Train Sparks Fears of Being Sent to China
A video showing Hong Kong protesters being loaded onto a train has been causing major concerns as many believe they are reportedly being sent to China. Arrested protesters are getting transported out on a train. Unknown at this time where they will be sent. Residents and press…
· Ryan General
Podcast Hosts Fired For Making Racist ‘Jackie Chan’ Jokes With Chinese Accents On Air
Manchester City has reportedly fired two radio presenters who made “racist” Jackie Chan jokes with Chinese accents while on air. Mike McClean and Nigel Clucas are both members of the club’s casual staff who worked at the ‘City Square’ outside the Etihad Stadium before matches.…
· Ryan General
Filipina-Korean Actress Cast as Batgirl in the DC Film ‘Birds of Prey’
Ella Jay Basco, a young Filipina-Korean actress, is playing Batgirl in the upcoming DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film “Birds of Prey”. Officially titled “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”, the Warner Bros’ movie will be a Harley Quinn spinoff…
· Bryan Ke
Hardcore Auntie Totally Slays Karaoke with Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
An auntie is now going viral on Facebook after she was filmed rocking out to karaoke with the hit ‘90s grunge rock single from Nirvana, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The unnamed rockstar woman is said to be a friend of Najib Haziq, the poster of the video from Pulau Melayu,…
· Ryan General
Man Creates Soundcloud Playlist For When You Break Up With Your Asian Girlfriend
Special situations call for a variety of playlists, and sometimes, certain moods demand something more intimate, and very specific. David Nguyen was a university student in Sydney, Australia when he felt the need to translate his heartbreak into a mixtape as a means of venting…
· Leanna Chan
5 Things Every Raver Should Know for EDC
Festival season is in swing with EDC Las Vegas right around the corner! In a rave festival with eight stages, a bevy of big name headliners, art installations and carnival rides, there is no doubt you’re going to have the time of your life. However, the festival also has over…
· Carl Samson
DC Casts Deaf Trans Chinese-Jewish Actor in ‘Titans’ Season 2
DC Universe has cast transgender activist Chella Man for the second season of its live-action series “Titans.” Man will play the role of Joseph Wilson, also known as Jericho, a Titan capable of possessing anyone through eye contact.
· Bryan Ke
West Point Cadet’s Family Hopes to Preserve His Sperm to Have Grandchildren After His Death
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York is mourning the death of Peter Zhu, a cadet who suffered fatal injuries from a skiing accident. Zhu, a member of the Class of 2019, was found unresponsive on a ski slope on February 23 at the Victor Constant Ski Area within the…
· Bryan Ke
Alex Jones Says Asians are ‘the most fearless killers there are’ on Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Alex Jones, the owner of InfoWars, is back in the spotlight after making a racist generalization and describing Asian people as robots and psychotic killers in fights.
· Editorial Staff
Thai Cave Boys Were Drugged and Handcuffed During Rescue, Book Claims
New details of the harrowing cave rescue of the now-famous Thai soccer team and their coach last year have emerged in a new book, revealing the use of drugs and handcuffs to swim the boys to safety. “The Cave,” written by ABC Australia Southeast Asia correspondent Liam…
· admin
TV Broadcaster in Iran Fired After Playing Uncensored Jackie Chan Sex Scene
An uncensored sex scene from a Jackie Chan film, “Shinjuku Incident” (2009), cost a regional head of the Islamic Republic of Iranian Broadcasting (IRIB) his job. Despite tight censorship rules, the raunchy scene aired all over the country’s Kish Island on…
· Ryan General
Korean Sportscaster Casually Continues Live Broadcast as Blood Gushes From Nose
A South Korean sports broadcaster has caused concern among local viewers after blood started flowing out of his nose during a live show. SpoTV’s Jo Hyun-il was doing a roundup of the day’s NBA action on Thursday when he suddenly had a massive nosebleed.
· Bryan Ke
EDC China Warns DJs Could Get Arrested If They Swear on the Mic
Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival China, also known as EDC China, officially wrapped up, but it was revealed that DJs who performed on stage were threatened with arrest if they disobeyed one particular rule.
· Bryan Ke
Pro-Trump TV Host Fired for Calling Chinese People ‘slanty-eyed yellow skinned’ During Broadcast
Ross Cameron, an Australian TV presenter and avowed supporter of United States President Donald Trump, has officially had his contract from Sky News terminated following his racist comment targeting Chinese people by describing them as “slanty-eyed” and “yellow skin.” Part of me…
· Kimberly Nguyen
5 Podcasts Hosted by Asian Americans That You Should Start Listening To
Podcasts have been the latest wave of information gathering and sharing in the digital 24/7 newscycle. A simple voice right to your ear while you’re driving or walking can make you laugh out loud or think deeply about societal issues in the world. From suggestions from some of…