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· Thy Nguyen
Simu Liu, Lisa Ling and More Featured in #StopAAPIHate Music Video
The Hotel Lobby’s Johnny Lee has released a music video featuring prominent AAPI celebrities in response to the Atlanta shootings and rising cases of anti-Asian violence. About the video: The music video for “Tonight” contains footage from Stop AAPI Hate rallies as well as Black…
· Grace Kim
Stop AAPI Hate Records Over 6,600 Incidents Since March 2020 in New Report
A new document released by Stop AAPI Hate shows that there have been 6,603 hate incidents reported to the center since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers: The recent report covers the period between March 19, 2020, to March 31, 2021.
· Ryan General
Stop AAPI Hate Records 3,795 Attacks on Asians Since March 2020
New data has revealed that 1,691 incidents of anti-Asian discrimination from California have been reported at the Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center between March 2020 and February this year. Information released on Tuesday noted that from March 19, 2020, to Feb. 28 this year,…
· Bryan Ke
GoFundMe Launches Hub for AAPI Fundraising Campaigns to #StopAsianHate
GoFundMe has launched a hub containing all fundraising campaigns dedicated to helping the AAPI community as part of its #StopAsianHate initiative. About 100 personalities from the entertainment and fashion industries like Phillip Lim, Eva Chen, and Prabal Gurung showed their…
· Ryan General
California approves $156 million API Equity Budget to combat anti-Asian hate
California is allocating $156 million to fund victim-centered solutions in combatting violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Historic funding: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the historic Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Equity Budget on Monday as…
· Ryan General
Kaiser Permanente Donates $900,000 in Grants to 9 AAPI Groups in Northern California
Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations in Northern California will receive $900,000 in grants from Kaiser Permanente as part of its earlier commitment of $5.4 million to combat racism against AAPI communities. Fighting hate: Nine nonprofits will receive…
· Maina Chen
When 7 Twitch Creators Came Together to Speak on ‘Collective Trauma’ of Anti-Asian Hate
At the height of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), Asian creatives were spotlighted at the forefront of Twitch, and for many of them, it was their first time celebrating it. As the uber-popular platform rings in its 10th anniversary, we’re celebrating by learning…
· Carl Samson
California Legislators Pass $200 Million Budget to Combat Anti-Asian Hate
On Monday, California passed a $200 million budget plan to combat anti-Asian hate within its borders, where some of the country’s highest rates of anti-Asian hate crimes have been reported amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan: The budget, proposed by the California Asian and…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Immortal Studios Virtual Summit to Uplift AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media
The Amplifying AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media (AAREM) summit series will be held on Wednesday with “prominent AAPI creators, artists, industry leaders, elected officials, tech innovators, journalists and more.” About the event: Immortal Studios partnered with…
· Kimberly Nguyen
$1 Billion Raised for AAPI Same Day Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Signed
A philanthropic initiative called The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) raised over $1 billion for AAPI communities, the organization announced Thursday. Historic achievement: TAAF was able to raise the money within two weeks, the organization shared in a statement.
· Carl Samson
Biden Signs Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Into Law
POTUS Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law on Thursday, sealing its fate after bipartisan support in Congress. Why it matters: The new law will accelerate the investigation of coronavirus-related hate crimes, which have disproportionately impacted Asian…
· Carl Samson
University of Michigan Study of Anti-Asian Hate Analyzes More than 1,000 Incidents from 2020
A study from the University of Michigan reveals new information on anti-Asian hate incidents from last year. Background and key findings: The new study comes from the Virulent Hate Project, which uses news media to research trends in anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism.
· Carl Samson
House Passes Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act
The House of Representatives passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act on Tuesday, bringing the legislation to POTUS Biden for his signature. What it’s about: The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in March, aims to aggressively investigate hate crimes,…
· Bryan Ke
Saweetie Says Education is Important to ‘Unlearn Hate’ Against Asian Americans
Saweetie, an American rapper of Chinese, Filipino and Black descent, has recently spoken out about the rising hate crimes against Asian Americans across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Using your platform: In an interview with TMZ Live on Monday for Asian American and…
· Carl Samson
Over 85 Asian and LGBTQ Groups Band Together to Oppose COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
More than 85 Asian and LGBTQ organizations have expressed their opposition to the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, claiming that the legislation relies on “anti-Black” law enforcement responses. The bill, which passed the Senate in April, responds to the surge in reporting of…
· Thy Nguyen
MC Jin, Wyclef Jean Call For an End to Violence in ‘Stop the Hatred’ Music Video
MC Jin and Wyclef Jean partnered with TAAF and Lisa Ling to create a powerful music video about the recent attacks in the AAPI community. About the video: “Stop the Hatred,” released on May 12, is an anthem that seeks to end violence against the AAPI community.
· Ryan General
Boeing Donates $1.1 million to Causes Supporting the AAPI Community
Aerospace manufacturing company Boeing announced on Wednesday that it is donating $1.1 million to organizations fighting anti-Asian hate and groups promoting justice and appreciation for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture. Multiple recipients: Boeing’s donation…
· Bryan Ke
California Lawmakers Request $200 Million to Fight Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crime
A group of California lawmakers is seeking $200 million over three years as part of their budget proposal to help fight the rising anti-Asian hate crimes in the state. Proposal to combat anti-Asian hate: The California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (APILC) released…
· Ryan General
Artist Drue Kataoka Auctions NFT Art to Raise Funds to Fight Asian Hate
Artist and activist Drue Kataoka is auctioning her first non-fungible token (NFT) “In the Club: #StopAsianHate” to support Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community causes. About the auction: Kataoka, who recently became the face of audio-only social media app…
· Ryan General
Margaret Cho, Lisa Ling and More Featured as NFT Cards to Raise Funds for #StopAsianHate
Cause-based NFT (non-fungible token) fulfillment platform NFT4GOOD recently partnered with MerchNFT to complete its first charitable campaign to support Asian American organizations and nonprofits active in the #StopAsianHate movement.