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· Carl Samson
NYC woman charged with multiple anti-Asian hate crimes held without bail
A woman facing multiple hate crime charges for a string of attacks against Asian Americans in New York City was held without bail over the weekend. What she did: Maricia Bell, 25, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attacking four Asian Americans, beginning in May. All…
· Carl Samson
NYPD sergeant charged after allegedly assaulting suspects who called him anti-Asian slurs
A New York Police Department sergeant is facing charges after allegedly assaulting two suspects who lashed out at police in the last two years. Incident 1: The first incident occurred on Oct. 4, 2019, according to court documents. Sgt. Phillip Wong, who was assigned to Transit…
· Bryan Ke
Paralympian Scout Bassett opens up about her life, anti-Asian discrimination
Paralympian Scout Bassett recently opened up during an interview about her life growing up in the U.S., her training for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and her thoughts on the rise of anti-Asian hate in the country. Left out: Bassett, 32, was born in Nanjing, China, and…
· Bryan Ke
‘No excuse’: Delaware representative apologizes for using anti-Asian slur in private email
A Delaware lawmaker apologized online after his email containing an anti-Asian slur about Asian women made its way to the media. What happened: State Rep. Gerald Brady (D-DE) accidentally sent the email to a person advocating the decriminalization of prostitution on June 27,…
· Editorial Staff
Florida pizza-eating racists hurl anti-Asian slurs at ramen restaurant after being asked to leave
A ramen restaurant in Delray Beach, Fla., has been the recipient of anti-Asian vitriol from interlopers who refused to leave and take the pizza they bought elsewhere. How it started: Ramen Lab Eatery, which sits at 25 Northeast 2nd Ave., was trying to close at 11:45 p.m. on…
· 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
Man hurls anti-Asian, anti-gay slurs at couple over parking space in Virginia
A home security camera captured a gay couple subjected to homophobic and xenophobic verbal insults on Saturday evening over a parking space dispute in Virginia. Not so neighborly: Jim and Mary Wood allegedly spewed anti-gay and anti-Asian slurs at Kyle and Leo Liu Metz, their…
· Carl Samson
NYC sees 395% spike in anti-Asian hate crimes
Compared to all of last year, anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City nearly quadrupled in the first half of 2021, according to new data from the New York Police Department (NYPD). What to know: Of all the individuals targeted for their race, religion, gender and sexual…
· Carl Samson
‘An Epidemic of Hate’: California Sees 107% Increase of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Hate crimes against Asian Americans in California increased by 107% in 2020, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Justice. Behind the surge: The crimes spiked between March and April of last year when stay-at-home orders were given in response to the COVID-19…
· 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…
· Grace Kim
New Sesame Street Song ‘Proud of Your Eyes’ Addresses Anti-Asian Bullying
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” released a video on June 23 titled “Proud of Your Eyes” to address anti-Asian bullying as part of an initiative to help children and their families have open conversations about race. The video: Featuring one of “Sesame…
· Carl Samson
‘I Accept Apologies’: Margaret Cho Says She’s Forgiven Jay Leno for His Anti-Asian Jokes
Margaret Cho has forgiven fellow comedian Jay Leno for his anti-Asian jokes, most of which had perpetuated the racist stereotype that Asians consume dogs and cats. What Leno did: Between 2002 and 2012, Leno, now 71, made at least nine jokes about Koreans or Chinese people eating…
· Bryan Ke
Bystander Stops Man Who Allegedly Pulled Out Knife, Yelled Anti-Asian Slurs at Woman in NYC
The NYPD released photos of a man who allegedly kicked, spewed anti-Asian remarks and pulled a knife on a woman in Manhattan on Monday. What happened: The 23-year-old victim was walking on West 26th Street Sixth and Seventh Avenue when the alleged suspect kicked her behind her…
· Thy Nguyen
Creatives 4 Systemic Change, APOC Host Virtual Designer Fundraiser to Fight Anti-Asian Hate
Creatives 4 Systemic Change (C4SC) and APOC are hosting a virtual fundraiser showcasing designers, artists and creatives to raise funds for charities benefitting the Asian community. Event details: The fundraiser will be volunteer-led, and every dollar raised will be donated to…
· 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…
· Thy Nguyen
Danny Glover, Al Sharpton Call for Solidarity, Denounce Anti-Asian Violence in NYC Chinatown
Actor Danny Glover stood with the AAPI community and called for justice and action to be taken at a #StopAsianHate rally in New York City’s Chinatown. The rally: Local healthcare union workers and Manhattan Chinatown residents rallied together in lieu of the anti-Asian violence…
· Carl Samson
Four French Students Sentenced, Pay Over $1,000 Fines for Anti-Asian Tweets About COVID-19
A Paris court convicted four young adults of “public insult of racist nature and incitement to commit a crime” after they blamed Chinese people for COVID-19 on Twitter. What they did: The French students, aged 19-24, posted the racist tweets after President Emmanuel Macron…
· 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
Man Wanted for Vandalizing Vehicles With Anti-Asian Graffiti in Utah
Police in Salt Lake City are looking for a man who allegedly vandalized at least two vehicles with anti-Asian graffiti. Reported: On Monday, two vehicles in the downtown area near 200 West Pierpont Avenue were found spray-painted with slurs.