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· Bryan Ke
Davis Police Chief Apologizes to Asian American Doctor for Suspected Racial Bias
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
Burglars Take Senior Asian Couple’s Life Savings from Their Home in Broad Daylight
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
For Many Asian Americans, The Police are Just Another Symbol of White Supremacy
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
SAG-AFTRA Launches PSA Against Hate Toward Asian Americans During Pandemic
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
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,…
· Ryan General
BBC Host Cooks Unwashed Rice, Rinses AFTER With Tap Water and Asians Everywhere Are Screaming
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
‘Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias’ Campaign Seeks to End COVID-19 Racism Against Asian Americans
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
Asian Woman Killed, Man Injured in Oakland Shooting Allegedly Caught on Video
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
The 26 Asian American Politicians Aiming to Re-Elect Trump in 2020
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
68% of Asian Americans in California Now Fear They are Targets of Racism, Surveys Reveal
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
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
Restaurant Server Fired for Calling Asian Customers ‘CHINA’
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…
· Ryan General
Asian Americans Mourn Passing of Civil Rights Icon and Congressman John Lewis
The recent passing of civil rights leader John Lewis has deeply saddened many in the Asian American community who admired him and his advocacy.
· Bryan Ke
Sony Pictures Picks Up ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author’s Latest Book for Possible Movie
“Crazy Rich Asians” author Kevin Kwan’s new novel, “Sex and Vanity,” was picked up by Sony Pictures and SK Global Entertainment as a potential movie earlier in July. “Sex and Vanity” follows the story of Lucie Tang Churchill, a half-Asian and half-English American heiress who…
· Ryan General
NJ Police Chief Steps Down After Alleged Derogatory Comments on Asian American Prosecutors
A police chief in New Jersey is reportedly stepping down from his post after sparking controversy over leaked audio that apparently had him targeting individuals with derogatory statements. Recorded insults: In an audio recording uploaded on YouTube last July 4, a voice…
· Bryan Ke
‘Karen’ and ‘Ken’ Call Police on Asian American Doctor Visiting Parents in Davis
A Caucasian woman and man — a “Karen” and “Ken” — recently called the police on an Asian American man who was visiting his parents in Davis, California. The incidents happened on July 10 as Khoa Lam was taking a walk and Facetiming his wife when he claimed the woman was stalking…
· Ryan General
Asian American COVID-19 Patients Have Higher Mortality Rate Than Others
New research has found the COVID-19 death rate of Asian Americans is three times higher than the general population in cities where they make up at least 5% of the population. The report by Health Affairs cited Asians who were living in California is 8.4%, significantly higher…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Family Targeted By Racist Former SF Tech CEO Says He Only Apologized to ‘Save Face’
Michael Lofthouse, the San Francisco tech CEO who resigned after being filmed yelling racist remarks towards an Asian American family in a Carmel Valley restaurant, only apologized to “save face,” says the family. The details: In an interview with ABC7, Raymond Orosa said he…
· Carl Samson
Waitress Who Kicked Out Racist CEO for Attacking Asian Family Sets an Example
The waitress who kicked out an intoxicated guest for launching a racist tirade at an Asian American family has spoken out about the incident, calling others to action in the event they find themselves in a similar situation.
· Bryan Ke
Thailand Might Be Southeast Asia’s First Country to Legalize Same-Sex Unions
Thailand is on its way to becoming the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex union as the bill is now heading to the Thai parliament as it awaits legalization. What the bill is about: Although the bill doesn’t outright endorse or allow same-sex marriage in Thailand,…
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Jollibee is turning nostalgia into stores.
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Explainer · Jollibee Foods Corporation
If Jollibee feels like home, that feeling is spreading across Southeast Asia.
This shows up when a meal that feels like home is no longer just your hometown stop but the same Jollibee run you can repeat in more places across Southeast Asia.