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· Thy Nguyen
Biden Signs Initiative Calling for ‘Equity and Justice’ for AANHPI Community
President Joe Biden appointed a Hawaii native to lead an initiative that calls for equity and justice towards Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) on May 28. The initiative: Biden signed an executive order that aims to advance “equity, justice 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…
· Bryan Ke
NYC Mayor Announces Initiative, Partnership with Six Organizations to Tackle Hate Crimes
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Deborah Lauter, executive director of the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC), officially launched the Partners Against the Hate (P.A.T.H.) FORWARD initiative that will help tackle hate crimes in New York City. The initiative will consist of…
· Carl Samson
57% of Asian Americans Feel Unsafe in Public, Poll Shows
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…
· Carl Samson
Man Hurls Racial Slurs at Stop Asian Hate Rally in Canada
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…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Immortal Studios Virtual Summit to Uplift AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media
The Amplifying AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media (AAREM) summit series will be held on Wednesday with “prominent AAPI creators, artists, industry leaders, elected officials, tech innovators, journalists and more.” About the event: Immortal Studios partnered with…
· Editorial Staff
DNC Launches Ad Campaign for AAPI Heritage Month
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched an ad buy in AAPI outlets across the U.S. in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. The new campaign: The ads, which have been translated in traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese, will run over 25 states and territories in…
· 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
‘They Question My Ethnicity, My Patriotism’: Elaine Chao Slams Democrats for ‘Double Standard’ on Racism
Elaine Chao is accusing Democrats of a “double standard” on racism against Asian Americans, saying she has faced attacks on her Chinese heritage both in office and on the campaign trail. On Democrats: Chao, who served as the former secretary of Transportation in the Trump…
· Bryan Ke
Elderly Filipino American Woman Beaten in NYC Speaks Out, Prays for Attacker
Vilma Kari, the 65-year-old Filipino American who was attacked in New York City on March 29, spoke out and said she prayed for her attacker, 38-year-old Brandon Elliot. Kari’s hope for Elliot: While speaking to Good Morning America on Thursday morning, Kari said she felt that…
· 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
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,…
· Ryan General
FBI Investigates 2017 Death of Colorado Teen Burned Alive as a Possible Hate Crime
The death of an Asian American teenager who was set on fire and burned alive in Colorado in 2017 will now be investigated as a possible hate crime by the FBI. The details: In a statement, the federal law enforcement agency shared that it is looking into the case of 17-year-old…
· 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…
· Thy Nguyen
15-Year-Old Called ‘Ch*nk’, Repeatedly Punched in the Head at Playground in Queens
A 15-year-old was jumped and punched in the head while he was at a playground in the Rego Park of Queens, New York. What happened: Leting Cai, 15, was at a playground with his friends when two other teenagers started harassing and insulting them with racial slurs on May 1,…
· 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…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Man Defaces Murals Celebrating Asian Culture in SF Chinatown
A man has allegedly defaced murals celebrating Asian culture in San Francisco’s Chinatown twice in the span of a single month. What happened: Security cameras caught an unidentified suspect destroying murals along Jack Kerouac Alley on May 8, reported KPIX 5.