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· Thy Nguyen
Dave Bautista Proud of His AAPI Heritage, Says ‘Prejudice and Bigotry’ Are ‘Foreign’ to Him
“Guardians of the Galaxy” actor and former WWE star Dave Bautista spoke out on his pride in being Asian American and condemned anti-Asian violence. About the interview: Bautista, whose father is Filipino, said he was “very proud” and “vocal” about his Asian American heritage in…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Mental Illness is ‘Common Denominator’ in Some Anti-Asian Attacks, NYPD Task Force Chief Says
Mental illness is the “common denominator” in some of the attacks against Asian Americans in New York, said Inspector Tommy Ng, commander of the city’s Asian Hate Crimes Task Force. New York City recorded 42 anti-Asian hate crimes in the first quarter of 2021, the largest number…
· Bryan Ke
FBI Supports Asian Community in Bay Area With More Resources, Hate Crime Investigations
An FBI special agent in charge of the Bay Area met up with Oakland Chinatown community leaders to show the agency’s support amid the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Show of support: Craig Fair said the bureau’s ultimate goal is to help the victims get justice and stop violent…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Filipino American California Attorney General Rob Bonta Commits to Focusing on Hate Crimes
California’s new attorney general has vowed to focus on hate crimes in response to the spate of anti-Asian incidents recorded in the state. Rob Bonta, who is Filipino American, detailed his plan on Tuesday in his first press conference since he was sworn in to replace Xavier…
· Carl Samson
NY Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) has backed Andrew Yang in his bid to become mayor of New York City. At a press conference on Monday, Meng described the former Democratic presidential candidate as a coalition builder capable of making the crisis-laden city “come back stronger than…
· Carl Samson
Vancouver Named ‘Anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital of North America,’ According to Report
With more anti-Asian hate crimes than 10 of the most populous U.S. cities combined in 2020, Vancouver has reportedly become the “Anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital of North America.” A feature article from Bloomberg looked into police figures collected by the Center for the Study of…
· Ryan General
Toronto Man Charged For Three Alleged Hate Crimes at Subway Stations
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with several hate-motivated assaults on Asian victims at subway stations in Canada. Anti-Asian hate: Joseph O’Sullivan Martinez was arrested on Wednesday for three anti-Asian assaults that took place at different…
· Carl Samson
Inmate Brutally Punches Asian American Custody Assistant, Could Face Hate Crime Charges
An inmate in Los Angeles could face assault and hate crime charges after attacking an Asian American custody assistant last week. The incident, which was caught on a security camera, occurred at the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) on May 5 at around 10:45 a.m.
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans Buy More Guns to Protect Families After Rise in Attacks, Trade Groups Say
In response to the alarming rise in violence against the community, more Asian Americans are reportedly buying guns for the first time, ignoring calls of advocates against firearms. Police data analyzed by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State…
· Carl Samson
Former US Prosecutors and Over 70 Firms Are Uniting to Offer Free Legal Help to Fight Asian Hate
A collective of over 70 law firms and large company law departments in the U.S. has launched a national pro bono initiative to help victims of anti-Asian hate and prevent further incidents of violence. The Alliance for Asian American Justice, or simply the Alliance, will…
· Bryan Ke
NYPD Seeks Help Identifying Suspect Who Repeatedly Punched Asian Man at Queens Subway
The NYPD needs help in identifying a suspect who allegedly assaulted an Asian man inside a Queens subway station last month. What happened: The unidentified man approached the 22-year-old victim while inside the Queens Plaza subway station at around 1:30 p.m. on April 18,…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Vietnamese Restaurant Receives $500 Tip to Fix Windows Ruined by Vandals
A Vietnamese restaurant in Sacramento, Calif. received a large tip to help fix its windows from vandals on April 29. .@carowyb’s uncle’s Vietnamese restaurant Tay Giang in Sac is frequently vandalized. Windows repeatedly broken. ⠀ A few days ago— a customer recently left this…
· Bryan Ke
‘This is Not China’: Queens Boutique Employee Allegedly Becomes Racist Towards Filipina Customer
A Filipina woman was allegedly subjected to racism after asking a boutique employee in Forest Hills, Queens, about their pricing and return policy. Bea Cruz, 25, a full-time nurse, visited Maiko around 10:30 a.m. on Friday when a male employee suddenly started speaking in a…
· Carl Samson
Two Women Report Separate Anti-Asian Incidents, Hate Crime Investigations in NYC
Two separate incidents that targeted Asian Americans have been reported in New York City this week. The incidents, which both occurred on Wednesday, are now under investigation by the city’s Hate Crimes Task Force.
· Bryan Ke
First Quarter of 2021 Sees Increase of 169% in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Police Data Say
Recent police data, compiled by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, have shown an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes for the first quarter of 2021 by up to 169%. The data compiled all the police reports of anti-Asian…
· Editorial Staff
Man Arrested for Brutally Stomping on Head of Asian American Man, 61, in Manhattan
A Manhattan man who stomped on a 61-year-old Asian American man’s head last week was arrested on Tuesday morning. The details: Jarrod Powell, 49, was charged with two felony assault counts when police apprehended him at around 2:45 a.m. following the Friday attack on Yao Pan Ma…
· Carl Samson
Over 2,500 Asian American New Yorkers Sign Letter Demanding Inclusion in History Curriculum
More than 2,500 residents of New York City have come together to sign an open letter calling for the inclusion of Asian American history in public schools on Monday. The letter, addressed to Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter, argues…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Amendment Defunding Colleges ‘Discriminating’ Against Asian American Students Voted Down
Senate Republicans used Thursday’s vote on legislation to combat anti-Asian hate to renew the fight over affirmative action programs by proposing an amendment to halt federal funding for colleges that factor race into the admissions process. The proposed amendment which failed…