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· Bryan Ke
Lana Condor to star in Randall Park’s Hulu action-comedy about ‘love AND kicking ass’
“To All The Boys” film series lead Lana Condor is set to star in an action-comedy Hulu series written by Randall Park. The details: The half-hour comedy “Take Out,” which is still in development, will run under 20th Television studio, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively learned.
· Thy Nguyen
Ross Butler, Lana Condor and VP Kamala Harris discuss importance of getting vaccinated
Ross Butler and Lana Condor sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris to encourage people to get vaccinated. “Every Shot Matters”: Harris met up with the two stars during a recent trip to Atlanta to discuss the importance of vaccinations, according to Popsugar.
· Thy Nguyen
Forbes highlights Kamala Harris, May Lee, more AAPI women in first-ever ’50 Over 50′ list
Forbes released their first “50 Over 50” list of women who have made an impact, including AAPI women such as Kamala Harris, Miami Marlins manager Kim Ng and journalist May Lee. 50 Over 50: On July 7, Forbes released the compilation of women who are “proving success has no age…
· Ryan General
42% of Americans Can’t Name a Single Prominent Asian American, Study Shows
Nearly half of the Americans featured in a recent national study were unable to name a single prominent Asian American, highlighting the lack of Asian and Asian American representation in U.S. media. The findings: The recent study was commissioned by Leading Asian Americans to…
· Grace Kim
AAPI Activists Respond After Derek Chauvin Convicted of George Floyd’s Murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd in the highly anticipated trial that ended Tuesday, prompting an immediate response by many AAPI leaders and activists. Horrific footage of the unarmed Black man’s death last year…
· Maina Chen
6 Asian Women Confirmed Dead After Atlanta Mass Shooting, New Details Reveal
Six Asian women were confirmed dead among the eight killed and one wounded in a mass shooting in the Atlanta area on Tuesday night. Who they were: Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) released a statement about the shooting on Wednesday, naming five of the victims from the…
· Bryan Ke
Alleged Rioter Bailed Out Twice Before Arrested Again With Guns, Cocaine
A Minnesota man who was bailed out twice by the Minnesota Freedom Fund has been arrested again and is now facing charges for alleged possession of firearms and a controlled substance. New charges: Thomas Moseley, 29, was arrested for the third time on Jan. 27 and is facing three…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Indian American Behind President Biden’s Incredible Inaugural Speech
With the dawn of the Biden administration comes Cholleti Vinay Reddy, the country’s first Indian American presidential speechwriter. Reddy’s roots originate from Pothireddypeta, a rural village in the Indian state of Telangana, whose residents have been celebrating his latest…
· Khanh Tran
Kamala Harris’ Ancestral Indian Village Celebrates Her Historic Inauguration
Residents of Kamala Harris’ ancestral village are celebrating with firecrackers and food as she is sworn into office as vice president of the United States. The story: According to the Associated Press, Thulasendrapuram, a village in Tamil Nadu, India, beamed with a festive…
· Khanh Tran
Vogue Sparks Outrage After Kamala Harris’ ‘Washed Out’ Cover Photo
For its February issue, Vogue features Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on its cover, drawing criticism for the cover’s “washed out” look. The controversy: According to CNN, the leaked image of the fashion publication’s cover circulated online on Sunday, prompting many…
· Bryan Ke
Indian Americans Filled With Pride on Twitter Over Kamala Harris’ VP Win
Indian Americans are celebrating the historic win of Kamala Harris as the first female, first Black and first vice president of South Asian descent after major news outlets called the winners on Saturday. thinking about Shyamala and all the Indian moms out there feeling the…
· Bryan Ke
Congresswoman’s Traditional Indian Dish to Honor Kamala Harris Gets Called Out on Twitter
Twitter users called out Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for mixing up the name of a traditional Indian dish she cooked in honor of vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris. The 55-year-old representative for Washington’s seventh district tweeted the night before…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Names Celebrated on Twitter After GOP Senator Mocks ‘Kamala Harris’ at Rally
Many Twitter users are giving support to Kamala Harris after Georgia Republican Senator David Perdue made fun of her first name during a rally last Friday in Macon. Not-so-classy move: Perdue was speaking ahead of President Donald Trump’s arrival at the Macon rally last week…
· Carl Samson
US Marine Investigated After Making Racist Threats to Shoot Chinese People
A U.S. Marine is under investigation after making racist remarks and threatening to shoot Chinese people in a now-viral video. Pfc. Jarrett Morford, 20, of Windsor, Colorado graduated boot camp in August and has been training for a communications job in Twentynine Palms,…
· Carl Samson
Campaign Seeks to Protect Asian American Youth From COVID-19 Bullying
A pair of nonprofits in California launched a campaign designed to protect Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth from discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, known as Stand Up for AAPI Youth During COVID — or simply Stand Up for AAPI Youth —…
· Carl Samson
Attacks on Asian Americans Continue to RISE With Over 2,500 Reports in 2020
More than 2,500 attacks against Asian Americans have been reported from mid-March to early August, an indication that hate toward the community persists despite some measures implemented to prevent it. The latest figure comes from Stop AAPI Hate, a national coalition that has…
· Ryan General
Kamala Harris Names Indian American Sabrina Singh as Her Press Secretary
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris named 32-year-old Sabrina Singh as press secretary for her campaign. I’m so excited to join the #BidenHarris ticket as Press Secretary for @KamalaHarris! Can’t wait to get to work and win in November! https://t.co/m4wWayUzbH
· Carl Samson
Americans Who Trust Trump are More Likely to Discriminate Asian Americans Over COVID-19, Study Shows
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, U.S. adults who have greater trust in President Donald Trump are more likely to engage in discriminatory behavior against Asian Americans, a new study revealed. Trump, who has referred to SARS-CoV-2 as the “Chinese virus” and “Kung Flu,” routinely…
· Maina Chen
Kamala Harris Makes History as the First Black South Asian Woman VP Candidate
Kamala Harris was chosen to be Joe Biden’s running mate in his 2020 presidential campaign. Despite the delays in Biden’s announcements, Biden held true to his promise made in late July that he would choose a woman as his VP pick. The Democratic presidential candidate told…
· Ryan General
Racist and Xenophobic Flyers Target Asian Students at the University of Delaware
Several apartment complexes at the University of Delaware were littered with racist and xenophobic flyers allegedly targeting Asian students. An ongoing investigation: Newark Police Department is looking into the offensive flyers stating “Kill Chinese Virus” distributed early on…