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· 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…
· Editorial Staff
Austin Police Officer ‘Indefinitely Suspended’ for Racist Texts, Memes About Asian Man
A police officer in Austin, Texas was “indefinitely suspended” after accusing an Asian man of spreading COVID-19. Daniel Castelline, who was relieved from duty in early November, made his remark in a text conversation with two other former officers between March 12-23, according…
· Bryan Ke
Jerry Lawler says his Akira Tozawa joke was not racist, got him banned from WWE
During a virtual signing with K&S Wrestlefest over the weekend, Jerry “The King” Lawler reflected on the controversial name he gave to a Japanese wrestler’s move that got him removed from his long-time role as commentator from “WWE Raw” in April 2020. What happened: Lawler, a…
· Khier Casino
‘Burn in hell, by the way’: Asian American psychologist told to ‘get the f*ck out’ of the country
A psychologist in Austin, Texas, shared a video on TikTok of her receiving a racially abusive voicemail from a woman who told her to “get the f*ck out of my nation” and “burn in hell.” Hate voicemail: Dr. Han Ren, a licensed clinical and school psychologist, who has more than…
· Ryan General
‘Speak in f*cking English’: Woman berates Vietnamese restaurant staff for not having miso soup
In Texas, a woman reportedly looking for miso soup at a Vietnamese restaurant was captured on film berating the cashier. Not today, Karen: In a viral TikTok uploaded by Whitney, or user @nitwhit_ney, a middle-aged woman wearing a “Not Today Satan” T-shirt is seen screaming at…
· Bianca Gray
TikToker shows a Korean textbook that has the N-word in it
TikToker @bashore101 uploaded a video onto the platform showing an English textbook made in South Korea that has the N-word ending with an ‘a’ in it. What happened: The TikTok user is an expat living in South Korea and currently has over 7,000 followers on the social media…
· Bianca Gray
Legendary martial artist Sonny Chiba passes away at 82 due to COVID complications
Japanese actor and legendary martial artist Shin’ichi “Sonny” Chiba, who inspired countless film icons including director Quentin Tarantino, passed away at the age of 82. What happened: On Thursday, Chiba’s management company announced that Chiba, an action superstar popularly…
· Carl Samson
Disabled Korean who made history for climbing world’s 14 highest peaks feared dead in Himalayas
A South Korean man is feared to have been killed just after becoming the first disabled person to climb the world’s 14 highest peaks in the Himalayas. A world record: Kim Hong-bin, who lost all his fingers to frostbite 30 years ago, reached the summit of Broad Peak in Pakistan’s…
· Ryan General
Comedian Calls Chinese Comic Peng Dang ‘Clout Chase-y’ for Sharing ‘Racist’ Tony Hinchcliffe Video
Some comedians are apparently taking the side of Tony Hinchcliffe, the stand-up comedian who reportedly lost gigs and was dropped by the talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) after spewing anti-Asian insults at Chinese comedian Peng Dang. Insult “comedy”: During a show in…
· Bryan Ke
Tony Hinchcliffe Spews Racist Comments After Being Introduced by Asian Comedian in Texas
American stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made several racist comments during a comedy show in Austin last week as Asian Americans continue to face rising hate crimes across the country. The video: Peng Dang, a Chinese national stand-up comedian who performs in the U.S.,…
· Bryan Ke
Houston High School Makes History with 9 Valedictorians with 5.0 GPA
Nine valedictorians — all with a 5.0 GPA — are set to graduate this June at Bellaire High School in Houston. Bellaire Principal Michael McDonough said he is proud of what the nine senior students achieved at school and how they overcame the obstacles brought by the COVID-19…
· Ryan General
Hawaiian Police Chief’s Racism Exposed After Investigation Over Discrimination
The police chief in the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i has a history of racist and discriminatory acts, a recent discrimination investigation has revealed. The Kaua’i Police Commission investigation found that Kaua’i Police Department Chief Todd Raybuck violated anti-discrimination…
· Weee!
Where Did KBBQ Come From? Inside Its 2,000-Year-Old History
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! Korean barbeque, a popular way to eat and grill meat with family and friends, is embedded in a history of war, conquest and reclamation.
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Man Has ‘China Virus’ Burned Into His Front Lawn in Minnesota
A man of Chinese descent has been targeted in a potential hate speech attack after racists sprawled “China Virus” in his front lawn using what he believes to be some type of fertilizer. David Chao described to ABC 6 News what happened at his home in Austin, Minnesota as…
· Maina Chen
‘Valorant’ Twitch Streamer Ohlana Passes From Apparent Suicide at 26
A Canadian Vietnamese Twitch streamer, known by her handle Lannia “Ohlana,” passed away from apparent suicide a few days ago. The 26-year-old often streamed games such as “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” (CS:GO) and “Valorant,” as well as traveling vlogs and talks with her…
· Bryan Ke
Filipina Australian Co-Founder of Canva Now the 3rd Richest Billionaire Woman in Australia
Meet Melanie Perkins, one of the wealthiest women in Australia and the CEO and co-founder of multi-billion dollar tech company Canva. The 32-year-old Filipino Australian tech entrepreneur has a net worth of $1.3 billion, making her the third richest woman in Australia, according…
· Ryan General
Tina Fey Gets Called Out for Fetishizing the Abuse of Asian Women in ‘Mean Girls’
After acknowledging the blackface used in multiple episodes of “30 Rock,” Tina Fey is being called out for her past shows and movies that were offensive toward the Asian community as well. Sitcom caused pain: The 50-year-old comedy writer/actress, who created and starred in “30…
· Leanna Chan
Why People Gaslight Asian American Struggles
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely of the author. Amid the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, San Francisco entrepreneur, Celine Tien, stepped into a Los Angeles nail salon for her birthday manicure.
· Ryan General
‘Rich Mom’ on TikTok is the Asian Mom We All Wish We Had in Quarantine
A “rich” Asian mom is helping her TikTok followers look fabulous and glamorous while stuck at home during the COVID-19. Korean American fashion stylist/blogger Chriselle Lim has become quite an influential content creator on social media, attracting over 750,000 subscribers on…
· Ernestine Siu
Doctor Fighting on the Front Lines Reveals How a ‘Tiny Breathing Tube’ Separates Life and Death for Patients
Like many medical practitioners around the country, Dr. Jason Chiu is sacrificing his health by dedicating his time and energy towards fighting the COVID-19 crisis head-on. Chiu, who is an anesthesiologist and founder of his private practice, The Painless Center, dedicates two…