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· Ryan General
With hundreds of movie and television credits under his name, it is long overdue that James Hong gets recognized as a true Hollywood legend. We’ve seen him somewhere/everywhere: The 91-year-old thespian has played a variety of Asian roles on the small and big screen since the…
· Carl Samson
A South Korean student in Canada was allegedly beaten and robbed by four White teens while traveling on a bus last week. The incident, which left the female victim with bruises, scrapes and scratches, occurred in Vancouver around 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
· Carl Samson
A woman in Toronto took to social media to expose a racist encounter with another woman who allegedly accused her of “trespassing” before allegedly demanding that she “Go back to China.” The incident, which was partially caught on camera, took place in the park of Hollywood…
· Bryan Ke
A Washington D.C. wine bar is now looking to change its name after being called out and accused of cultural appropriation for using a Filipino slang word for its branding even though no Filipino food is served and no one of Filipino descent works at the establishment.
· Carl Samson
Most Asian Americans feel connected to Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests, according to a new poll from global analytics firm Gallup. Since George Floyd’s death in May, members of the Asian American community have voiced dissent toward police brutality and racial injustice. The…
· Carl Samson
An Asian American bus driver in San Francisco was physically assaulted by three male passengers after he asked them to wear face masks in compliance with the city’s requirements. The unidentified driver, 42, was operating a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)…
· Ryan General
During a livestream hangout in a bid to save the popular “Daredevil” series, actor Peter Shinkoda called out Marvel Television chief Jeph Loeb for alleged anti-Asian statements.
· Ryan General
A mask-wearing woman berated an Asian U.S. Postal Service employee in Los Altos, California and called her a “ch*nk” in yet another incident of racial abuse caught on camera.
· Bryan Ke
Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel has offered his apologies to Dr. Khoa Lam for a suspected racial bias incident earlier this month. What happened: A White woman and man — now colloquially known as Karen and Ken — called the police on Dr. Lam on July 10 while he was outside…
· Carl Samson
A senior Asian American couple in California lost their life savings in a daytime burglary this week. The crime, which was caught on cameras, took place in Crocker-Amazon, a diverse neighborhood on the edge of San Francisco next to Daly City.
· Sung Yeon Choimorrow
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely of the author. I first came to the U.S. when I was 18, to attend Wheaton College. Being an Asian immigrant and seeking higher education was well-received. White Americans did not view me as a threat because their…
· Carl Samson
Asian American members of SAG-AFTRA — the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists — came together in a new PSA to combat hate crimes against the community amid the COVID-19 crisis. The PSA: Like other campaigns seeking to end the hate against…
· Bryan Ke
California Congressman Ted Lieu, along with 149 members of Congress, is urging Attorney General William Barr to condemn anti-Asian discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Call to action: The 51-year-old politician, who represents California’s 33rd Congressional District,…
· Ryan General
Fried rice is pretty straightforward: stir-fry cooked rice, mix in some meat and veggies and you’re good to go. The dish is so versatile that one can do almost an infinite number of combinations and you would still recognize it for what it is.
· Carl Samson
A campaign that aims to quash racism against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis has launched on the internet this week. Produced by “Master of None” co-creator Alan Yang, “Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias” features Asian Americans from all walks of life, brought together by…
· Bryan Ke
A 33-year-old Asian woman died while a 51-year-old man was left injured following a shooting in a building in Oakland, California, last week. What happened: Police responded to a call about a shooting that occurred at around 10:11 p.m. on July 17 located in an industrial area in…
· Ryan General
A coalition of Asian Americans have joined President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign advisory board. Called the “Asian Pacific Americans for Trump,” the 26-member group aims to boost Trump’s appeal to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters ahead of the election in…
· Ryan General
A series of surveys revealed that members of the Asian American community are wary of both race relations and the COVID-19 situation in the United States. What the surveys were about: A coalition of nonprofit organizations looked into viewpoints from different ethnic groups…
· Bryan Ke
An Asian business owner was harassed inside his restaurant by a man who refused to follow the California governor’s guidelines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. What happened: The incident occurred on July 18 at 6:50 p.m., according Stephen Tran, who runs the BurgerIM restaurant…
· Carl Samson
A restaurant server in Toronto is now out of work after referring to an Asian couple as “China” on their official receipt. Tracey Yang and her boyfriend, who called it an act of racism, were the only Asian customers at the Working Dog Saloon in Scarborough before 2 p.m. on July…
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