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· Bryan Ke
Ted Lieu, 149 Congress Members Urge DOJ to Condemn Anti-Asian Discrimination Amid Pandemic
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,…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Restaurant Owner Attacked on Video By Alleged Racist in Sacramento
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
‘Torrance Karen’ Freed on $1 Bail After Being Arrested on Battery Charge
Lena Hernandez, notoriously known as “Torrance Karen,” is back on the streets after posting a $1 bail. The 54-year-old resident of Torrance, California was arrested around 1 p.m. on July 3 through a warrant for a battery charge, which stems from a 2019 incident involving a…
· Carl Samson
4 in 10 Asian and Black Americans Have Experienced Racism During COVID-19 Pandemic, Survey Says
Asian Americans and African Americans have experienced more racism amid the COVID-19 crisis, a new survey from the Pew Research Center shows. The same racist threatened and assaulted us today.
· Carl Samson
Sikh Coalition Calls for Hate Crime Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Ran Over Store Owner
The Sikh Coalition has called on authorities to press hate crime charges in an incident that left a liquor store owner hospitalized for months after a White man allegedly ran over him. The incident reportedly started inside the Sikh man’s store, Two Angels Liquors, at 2589 S.…
· 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…
· Editorial Staff
Man Calling South Asian Neighbor a ‘F***ing Brown P*ki’ is Not a Hate Crime, Canadian Police Say
A man who snapped at his South Asian neighbor with a racial slur in a heated discussion could face charges but not for a hate crime, Canadian police said. The incident, which was caught in a now-viral video, took place on a local road in Surrey, a city in the Canadian province…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin Man Charged With Hate Crime For Racist Rant on Hmong Shoppers
A man who launched a racist tirade against Hmong American shoppers at a grocery store in Wisconsin has been charged with disorderly conduct as a hate crime. Robert E. Shrote, 57, verbally attacked the pair of shoppers at the Save A Lot store in Stevens Point on May 12, convinced…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Store in California Gets Bomb Threat If It Doesn’t ‘Go Back to Japan’
A store selling Japanese-made cookware in Torrance, California received a note that threatened to bomb it if it does not return to Japan. An employee, identified only as Hiro, discovered the typewritten note on the store’s front door on Monday and immediately informed his boss.
· Maina Chen
Asian Man Assaulted By Man Having a Racist Meltdown in NYC 7-Eleven
A man’s racist tirade against Asians turned violent when a Facebook user called out his behavior in a 7-Eleven in Queens, New York. Sungmin Kwon recorded the racially-charged attacks, both verbal and physical, and posted the videos to Facebook, where he was called the racial…
· Bryan Ke
Mark Wahlberg Blasted Over Past Racism When He Assaulted Black and Asian People
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…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump Uses Term ‘China Plague’ While Trying to Talk About Race Relations
President Donald Trump called COVID-19 the “China plague” during a press conference on Friday. Addressing the recent May jobs report, Trump equated a strong economy to racial equality, saying it is the “greatest thing that can happen for race relations.”
· Editorial Staff
Model Sparks Outrage After Saying She’s Tired of ‘Black Lives Matter Bullsh*t’
A woman from Southern California has come under fire after expressing her opinion about the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. In a series of Instagram Stories, Nicky Park, a Korean model, wrote that she is “really tired of this whole Black Lives Matter bullsh*t” and that…
· Editorial Staff
‘Get Out of My F-ing Country’: CNN Reporter Allegedly Targeted With Racism on The Job
CNN reporter Natasha Chen says she was a target for racist comments while reporting on location this past Sunday in South Carolina.
· Khier Casino
Asian Teen Attacked By Racist Man While Riding Bike in Canada
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with a statement from the Saskatoon Police Service. A 15-year-old Chinese Canadian was reportedly attacked by a grown adult while riding his bike in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
· Leanna Chan
Why People Gaslight Asian American Struggles
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely of the author. Amid the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, San Francisco entrepreneur, Celine Tien, stepped into a Los Angeles nail salon for her birthday manicure.
· Carl Samson
Kamala Harris Introduces Bill to Say ‘Chinese Virus’ is Racist and Condemn Anti-Asian Attacks
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) led a group of Democrats in a resolution that denounces the use of “Chinese virus” and similar terms amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, which was submitted last week, condemns “all forms of anti-Asian sentiment” related to the coronavirus, citing…
· Bryan Ke
Wisconsin Man Arrested for Racist Comments Against Hmong Americans Wearing Masks in Store
A 57-year-old Wisconsin man may face hate crime “enhancer” charges for verbally harassing a group of Hmong Americans at a grocery store while wearing face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident happened at the Save A Lot grocery store on Church Street in Stevens Point on…
· Carl Samson
Ice Cream Shop Releases Delicious Asian-Inspired Flavors to Fight Hate Against Asians
In celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a small ice cream shop based in Washington, D.C. is offering five Asian American-inspired flavors for nationwide shipping. The ice cream flavors include Red Bean Almond Cookie, Roasted Barley Tea, Matcha Green Tea,…
· Maina Chen
How Mixed Asian Artist Alex Porat Connects to Her Asian Heritage
Alex Porat, a Chinese-Polish Toronto-based singer, songwriter discussed her dual identity alongside the release of her new single “happy for you.” The 22-year-old singer celebrates diversity encouraged by her Malaysia-born, Chinese mother and her Polish father. From a young age,…