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· Thy Nguyen
A man suspected of biting and severing a man’s fingertip in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in Manhattan has been identified and arrested by the NYPD on Thursday morning. The arrest: Lloyd Revell, 38, was arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly punching an Asian man multiple…
· Ryan General
Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling and actress Jada Pinkett Smith tackled the divide between Black and Asian Americans in the latest episode of Red Table Talk on Wednesday. Addressing the issue: The talk show, hosted by Pinkett Smith along with her daughter Willow Smith and…
· Bryan Ke
Snapchat has released new content and creative tools to help users celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. Different ways to celebrate: The social media platform has developed a series of “I Am APIDA” Lenses in partnership with creatives from the…
· Carl Samson
A man suspected of stealing bags and purses from more than a dozen women across neighborhoods in Seattle was arrested on Tuesday. The allegation: James Credit, 26, allegedly targeted mostly Asian women between 40 and 80 years old near their vehicles outside grocery stores,…
· Carl Samson
An 80-year-old man who was attacked and robbed of his watch in San Leandro, Calif., earlier this month received a replacement from Fitbit on Tuesday. The incident: The victim was attacked and robbed on Acapulco Road on May 8.
· Ryan General
“The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai Jenkins admitted she is “not proud” that she’s only celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for the first time this year, saying she “could do better.” Using her platform: Feeling the urgency to shed light on Asian issues,…
· Ryan General
Actor Simu Liu is gracing the cover of Men’s Health for June, making him the magazine’s first East Asian cover model in over a decade. Hero on the cover: Liu, who stars in the upcoming “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” announced the milestone via a tweet on Wednesday.
· Carl Samson
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.
· Bryan Ke
Vancouver City Mayor Kennedy Stewart issued an apology on Monday for the city’s racist role in denying entry to hundreds of South Asians, mostly Sikhs from Punjab, aboard the Komagata Maru ship in 1914. The apology: Stewart said the South Asians who arrived in Vancouver’s…
· Carl Samson
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.
· Thy Nguyen
Crystal Kung Minkoff says she is “honored” to be the first Asian American on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and speaks out on racial issues during filming. About the role: Minkoff takes her role as the first Asian American seriously and sees it as a “huge honor,” according…
· Editorial Staff
South Coast Plaza is proud to present its virtual event in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month highlighting talented Asian performers, culinary delights and stories. The event aims to celebrate vibrant Asian cultures and honor the contributions and influence of the…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin penned an emotional message for his fans and social media followers after not receiving an offer to play in the NBA this month. Missing the deadline: In a recent Instagram post, Lin recalled his hard work and the challenges he overcame to prove he was ready for an NBA…
· Ryan General
A 48-year-old man of Asian descent was allegedly punched multiple times and bitten on the hand by a shirtless attacker at a sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan on Tuesday morning. Unprovoked attack: The unnamed victim was walking along West 43rd Street and 11th Avenue when…
· Carl Samson
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,…
· Kimberly Nguyen
The first permanent Asian American settlement was a village in 18th-century Louisiana where Filipino fishermen resided. What was Saint Malo: The Manilamen were part of a group of people who created the first Filipino and Asian American settlement in North America, according to…
· Bryan Ke
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…
· Thy Nguyen
A pregnant woman was spit on and yelled at while she was on her way to work in Downtown Oakland, Calif. What happened: Tina and her husband were driving to work when a man spit in her face and yelled racial and homophobic slurs while they were stopped at a red light.
· Carl Samson
Chinese Canadian actor and activist Ludi Lin called out Amazon Studios Head Jennifer Salke over the lack of Asian characters in the upcoming “Lord of the Rings” TV series. Why it matters: Lin’s criticism comes after Salke pointed out the “huge world-building” required in the…
· Bryan Ke
A South Asian woman was left in shock after her neighbor accused her of force-feeding her son “ethnic food” while babysitting him. The details: In a Reddit post that has recently gone viral, the woman shared the incident in the sub-Reddit r/AITA last week, according to Indy100.
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