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· Carl Samson
On Sept. 4, 1907, about 500 white men attacked the homes of South Asian workers in Bellingham, Washington, convinced the immigrants were taking over jobs at the local lumber mills. Why this matters: The incident, known as Bellingham’s “anti-Hindu” riots, is a dark chapter in…
· Carl Samson
In the late 1970s, Asian Americans mobilized to call for the release of Chol Soo Lee, a Korean American man wrongfully convicted of murder. The national effort, spearheaded by a dedicated committee, is regarded as one of the earliest pan-Asian American movements for justice —…
· Bryan Ke
Authorities arrested three suspects connected to three separate robberies against elderly Asian people on the same day in San Francisco, the SFPD announced on Thursday. The first incident: The SFPD responded to a call for an attempted robbery against a 68-year-old Asian man at a…
· Carl Samson
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…
· Carl Samson
As reports of anti-Asian incidents increase amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of Asian Americans feel unsafe to be in public, according to a new poll. Key findings: The survey, conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that 57% of…
· Bryan Ke
Illinois is now on its way to becoming the first state to require public schools to teach Asian American history as part of its curriculum as the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act enters final voting. The final phase: The TEAACH Act (HB 376)…
· Ryan General
Some Asian voice actors are lamenting how most anime voiceover jobs still go to white A-List artists who are already dominating voiceover work in feature film and television in the U.S. Hope for better: Voiceover actors at anime entertainment company Funimation expressed in a…
· Ryan General
Eight members of a burglary crew that allegedly targeted Asian homeowners have been charged with “conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property” by New Jersey federal authorities. Interstate syndicate: The defendants, identified as Rabine Armour, Kevin…
· Carl Samson
A man was filmed yelling anti-Asian slurs at a Stop Asian Hate rally in Richmond, British Columbia on Sunday. What happened: The man hurled anti-Chinese slurs at members of the local Asian community, which organized the rally to raise awareness on anti-Asian hate and encourage…
· Maina Chen
A virtual team of Asian therapists, who met on Facebook, are offering tips on how to bridge the initial conversations with your Asian parents about mental health. Founded by Christopher Vo, a marriage and family therapist based in Houston, the Asian Mental Health Collective…
· Editorial Staff
Mass media platform 88Rising is bringing together a powerhouse of Asian talent in a benefit concert for the nonprofit Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) this week. What you need to know: The concert, titled “Asia Rising Together,” will stream on 88Rising’s YouTube, Facebook,…
· Ryan General
A British Transport Police (BTP) officer who harassed an Asian woman in London last year got to keep his job following a misconduct investigation. Inappropriate behavior: The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which conducted the investigation, said Imran Aftab had…
· Ryan General
Commuters and a quick-thinking subway operator saved an Asian man from certain death after he was thrown onto train tracks in Queens in New York on Monday morning. The incident: Local authorities are looking for the suspect who pushed the 36-year-old victim onto the southbound…
· Bryan Ke
The New York Mets and its partner Fiserv show their support to the community by giving away $10,000 grants to Asian-owned businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The details: The sports team and its partner gave the grants on Monday in recognition of Asian American and…
· Bryan Ke
Daniella Means, a former Hong Kong Rugby player and an Asian powerlifting champion, was attacked by a robber with a hammer while walking out her dog in Los Angeles last week. What happened: Means, 30, was walking her dog Butch on their usual route at around 7 a.m. on May 18 when…
· Kimberly Nguyen
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.
· Bryan Ke
Netflix released some details for three new upcoming projects led by Asian Americans for 2023. The three projects will consist of an animated film titled, “The Monkey King,” and two animated series, “Mech Cadets” and “Boons and Curses.” The former is a CG action and the latter…
· Carl Samson
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
A man accused of pistol-whipping and robbing a 67-year-old Asian Lyft driver in South El Monte, Calif., is now in custody, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) announced on Wednesday. Caught on camera: Dashcam footage shows the suspect, identified as Dandre Lorenz Powell,…
· Thy Nguyen
Nonprofit organization Kollaboration is hosting a free virtual conference that aims to empower AAPI creative professionals through a series of keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops and mentorship sessions. The annual event: “EMPOWERD 2021,” which will be held online via…
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