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· Ryan General
‘The Real’ Jeannie Mai Jenkins No Longer ‘Retreating’ When It Comes to Asian Issues
“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,…
· 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,…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Asian Canadian Artist Pens Powerful PSA Against Anti-Asian Hate
Asian Canadian artist Christopher Tse wants people to open their eyes amid the rising anti-Asian racism via a powerful new campaign. About the project: Tse wrote and narrated the spoken word PSA titled “Eyes Open” as part of an initiative of the Chinese Canadian National Council…
· 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
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…
· Thy Nguyen
Nets’ Joe Tsai, Yahoo Founder Jerry Yang and More Launch $250 Million Initiative to Fight Hate
Several influential business leaders have recently started a $250 million initiative dedicated to serving 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the nation. Members of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) launched the initiative on Monday. According to its…
· Carl Samson
15-Year-Old Boy, 52-Year-Old Woman Fall Victims in Separate Anti-Asian Incidents in NYC
A teen boy and a middle-aged woman were reportedly targeted in separate anti-Asian incidents in New York City over the weekend. The cases, which both occurred on Saturday, are now under investigation by the New York Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force, according to the New…
· 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…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
‘Chi Com,’ ‘Go Home’: Thai American Home in Kentucky Vandalized With Anti-Asian Slurs
A Thai American family in Prospect, Kentucky is scared, angry and frustrated after seeing their home vandalized with anti-Asian slurs over the weekend. In yellow spray paint, words such as “Chi Com,” “Go home” and “c***kkk” shocked the family of five, who have decided to stick…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Sen. Josh Hawley Explains Lone Vote Against Hate Crimes Bill
Only one U.S. senator opposed passing a bill directed at fighting the surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic — because it was “hugely broad.” The legislation, known as the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, was introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii)…
· Carl Samson
Torrance Man Allegedly Receives Bizarre Anti-Asian Mail From ‘Church of Scientology’
A man became the recipient of anti-Asian mail identifying the Church of Scientology as the return address in Torrance, Calif. Alex, identified only by his first name, saw the personalized letter included anti-Asian slurs such as “Kung Flu” and “Die-Ch**k,” after returning home…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Passes With Overwhelming Bipartisan Vote
A bill to fight anti-Asian hate crimes passed in a 94-1 vote in the Senate on Thursday. PASSED: Today, the US Senate rejects anti-Asian hate.
· Drue Kataoka
Why the Oscars Has a Chance Where the Golden Globes Failed
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the authors. We have a problem of Asian hate.
· Carl Samson
Over 400 Asian New Yorkers Sign a Letter Against Andrew Yang’s Mayoral Bid
More than 400 Asian Americans in New York City have signed a letter opposing Andrew Yang’s bid for mayor, arguing that “representation alone is simply not enough.” Yang, who promised a monthly universal basic income of $1,000 as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020,…
· Isa Peralta
NYC Initiative Raises $14K to Buy Self-Protective Equipment for Asian Women, Seniors and LGBTQ+
Two students have raised over $14,000 to provide pepper spray and alarms for Asian women, seniors and LGBTQ+ in NYC. Mount Sinai medical student Michelle Tran and her eighth-grade mentee, Tiffany Yuen, raised the funds under their initiative Soar Over Hate in over four weeks.