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· Carl Samson
Canada’s ‘Anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital’ launches very first investigation into rising incidents
The Canadian province of British Columbia is launching its first-ever public inquiry on the surge of anti-Asian incidents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. What to know: The city of Vancouver reported more anti-Asian hate crimes than 10 of the most populous U.S. cities combined in…
· Carl Samson
Cathay Bank Foundation donates $1 MILLION to help fight anti-Asian hate
California-based Cathay Bank Foundation is donating $1 million to multiple organizations that promote diversity and fight anti-Asian hate. Distribution: Five major nonprofits will each receive a grant of $100,000, namely Stop AAPI Hate, the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning…
· Bryan Ke
London restaurant slammed for ‘offensive and tone-deaf’ ad amid rise of anti-Asian hate
Social media users are not buying London restaurant The Ivy Asia’s apology over its “culturally insensitive” advertisement for its Chelsea branch that portrayed Asian stereotypes. The controversy and apology: The commercial, released on Aug. 8, shows two women dressed as geishas…
· Kimberly Nguyen
‘We’re better than that’: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls anti-Asian hate ‘un-American’
The U.S. Defense Secretary affirmed the country had “lapsed” when it came to the rise of anti-Asian hate while giving a lecture in Singapore. Working towards a “more perfect union”: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke about the rise in anti-Asian attacks in the U.S. at the…
· Carl Samson
NYC woman charged with multiple anti-Asian hate crimes held without bail
A woman facing multiple hate crime charges for a string of attacks against Asian Americans in New York City was held without bail over the weekend. What she did: Maricia Bell, 25, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attacking four Asian Americans, beginning in May. All…
· Carl Samson
NY Congresswoman Grace Meng secures $30 million to help stop Asian hate
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) has secured $30 million to help implement the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, the law she co-introduced to fight attacks against Asian Americans in the ongoing pandemic. How the funds will be used: The money will be provided directly to community-based…
· Carl Samson
NYPD, FBI join forces to fight Asian hate in new campaign
The New York Police Department (NYPD) and FBI have launched a joint public service announcement to encourage the reporting of potential anti-Asian hate crimes. What to know: Of all individuals targeted for their race, religion, gender and sexual orientation in New York City,…
· Ryan General
California approves $156 million API Equity Budget to combat anti-Asian hate
California is allocating $156 million to fund victim-centered solutions in combatting violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Historic funding: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the historic Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Equity Budget on Monday as…
· Carl Samson
Woman accused of punching 6-year-old Asian boy in Las Vegas charged with hate crime
A woman accused of punching a 6-year-old boy and spewing anti-Asian remarks at his family in Las Vegas has been arrested and charged with a hate crime, NextShark has learned. What you need to know: The child’s mother, who asked to be identified only by her TikTok handle…
· Carl Samson
NYC sees 395% spike in anti-Asian hate crimes
Compared to all of last year, anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City nearly quadrupled in the first half of 2021, according to new data from the New York Police Department (NYPD). What to know: Of all the individuals targeted for their race, religion, gender and sexual…
· Carl Samson
‘An Epidemic of Hate’: California Sees 107% Increase of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Hate crimes against Asian Americans in California increased by 107% in 2020, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Justice. Behind the surge: The crimes spiked between March and April of last year when stay-at-home orders were given in response to the COVID-19…
· Maina Chen
When 7 Twitch Creators Came Together to Speak on ‘Collective Trauma’ of Anti-Asian Hate
At the height of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), Asian creatives were spotlighted at the forefront of Twitch, and for many of them, it was their first time celebrating it. As the uber-popular platform rings in its 10th anniversary, we’re celebrating by learning…
· Thy Nguyen
Creatives 4 Systemic Change, APOC Host Virtual Designer Fundraiser to Fight Anti-Asian Hate
Creatives 4 Systemic Change (C4SC) and APOC are hosting a virtual fundraiser showcasing designers, artists and creatives to raise funds for charities benefitting the Asian community. Event details: The fundraiser will be volunteer-led, and every dollar raised will be donated to…
· Carl Samson
California Legislators Pass $200 Million Budget to Combat Anti-Asian Hate
On Monday, California passed a $200 million budget plan to combat anti-Asian hate within its borders, where some of the country’s highest rates of anti-Asian hate crimes have been reported amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan: The budget, proposed by the California Asian and…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Woman Attacked, Called Racial Slur in Culver City in Possible Hate Crime
An Asian American woman was assaulted on early Monday morning in Culver City, Calif., and police are now looking into the case as a possible hate crime. What happened: The woman was headed to work, walking westbound on the 13300 block of Washington Boulevard at around 1 a.m.,…
· Ryan General
Man Who Attacked 2 Asian American Women in Baltimore Charged With Hate Crimes
A man initially charged with aggravated assault for violent attacks on two Korean American sisters in Baltimore last month is now facing hate crimes charges along with attempted murder. The incident: The suspect, identified as Darryl Doles, 50, reportedly ransacked three…
· Carl Samson
Man Charged With Hate Crime for Punching Asian Woman in NYC’s Chinatown Has 40 Prior Arrests
A homeless man charged for sucker-punching a 55-year-old Asian woman in New York City’s Chinatown has a lengthy rap sheet, including multiple arrests for arson and assault in the past year. The latest: Alexander Wright, 48, was charged with multiple crimes for Monday’s incident,…
· 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
$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
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…