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· Jiselle Lee
Updated FBI report on 2020 hate crimes show a 73% increase in anti-Asian incidents
The FBI reported that hate crimes against Asians rose 73% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated 2020 numbers: The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program updated its 2020 hate crime statistics about nationwide “bias-motivated incidents” on Monday.
· Maina Chen
LA County reports 76% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the past year
Los Angeles County has reported a 76% growth in anti-Asian hate crimes in the past year. The stats: On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) released a report documenting the increase to 44 recorded incidents in 2020 from 25 in 2019.
· Jiselle Lee
AAPI groups send letter to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin urging him to recognize anti-Asian hate
Nine Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy groups sent a letter to San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin asking for him to acknowledge hate crimes against AAPIs. Letter: The California Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Cal-APABA) authored a letter, also…
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim recounts the hate crime that took away his sister’s ability to live her passion — running
Actor and activist Daniel Dae Kim recalled a violent hate crime his younger sister endured six years ago that has since stopped the once-avid runner from pursuing her passion. A targeted attack: In a recent interview with People, Daniel narrated how his sister, Connie, was…
· Carl Samson
Asian elder scared of stepping outside after seeing his arrested attacker in the same spot days later
An elderly Asian American man is fearful of going out after seeing the person who viciously assaulted him in Los Angeles’ Koreatown just a few days later. What happened: Samuel Kang, 70, was waiting for a bus at the corner of 5th Street and Western Avenue on Sept. 20 when he…
· Bianca Gray
‘There is no Asian hate,’ according to bar-goers in a TikTok video
A TikTok video posted by @charleschoiboy shows two women in a bar telling the TikToker, who is of Asian descent, that Asian hate doesn’t exist. #StopAsianHate: In the video posted on Oct. 8, an unidentified woman, who claims to be a nurse and repeatedly says that she is also a…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYPD search for cyclist who bumped an Asian woman in potential hate crime
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is searching for a man in connection with an incident in Manhattan that is being investigated as an anti-Asian hate crime. What happened: On Sept. 29, a 49-year-old Asian woman was approached by an unidentified man on a bicycle while…
· Maina Chen
‘You and your people’: Iowa senator’s ‘compliment’ towards Korean American judge ignites stereotype debate
A Korean American judge received a microaggressive remark during her U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The remark: Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa), 88, lauded judicial nominee Lucy Koh’s tenacity in the hearing but closed off his comments with what many are…
· Carl Samson
Nearly 3 in 4 AAPIs blame Trump for anti-Asian hate, poll finds
Most Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) blame former President Donald Trump for the discrimination the community faces amid the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new poll. Poll findings: The new poll, conducted by Politico and intelligence firm Morning Consult, found…
· Bryan Ke
Man faces hate crime charge for spitting at Asian UW-Madison student while mentioning COVID-19
A man was arrested and charged with a hate crime enhancement for spitting at a University of Wisconsin-Madison student of Asian descent and making COVID-19 remarks. What happened: On the evening of Sept. 15, the unnamed student was walking on West Dayton Street near Ogg Hall…
· Carl Samson
Oakland woman hailed as ‘our bus hero’ after she used her body to shield elderly Asian man from attacker
A woman is being recognized in Oakland’s Chinatown after surveillance videos revealed how she protected an elderly Asian man and fought off his attacker during a bus ride in late April. Why this matters: Bystanders play a crucial role in the outcome of attacks against Asian…
· Maina Chen
New online form available in 30 languages lets Asian elders anonymously report hate crimes
A national advocacy group has created a new website to anonymously report anti-Asian hate crimes, attacks and assaults against elders amid the rise of violence against the AAPI community. About the form: The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) launched an online form…
· Khier Casino
SF man accused of string of violent robberies targeting Asian women charged with seven felony counts
A hate crime and robbery suspect in San Francisco has been charged with seven felony counts following a series of robberies and attempted robberies of Asian women in March. “Held accountable”: Chesa Boudin, the district attorney of San Francisco, revealed the charges against…
· Carl Samson
‘I can’t let him get away with this’: Asian woman punched in LA chases attacker on video
An Asian woman who suffered a bloodied mouth after an unprovoked attack in Los Angeles is seeking justice as her alleged assailant continues to walk free. What happened: Jennifer Chen, a Canadian national visiting the city, was alone in her car when a man allegedly approached…
· Carl Samson
Asian American woman confirmed to DC federal court in historic first
The U.S. Senate confirmed Florence Y. Pan to serve as a federal district court judge in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Why this matters: Pan, who was first nominated by President Barack Obama in 2016, is the first Asian American woman to fill a seat on the D.C. federal court.…
· Carl Samson
Anti-Asian hate incidents spike by 1,800% in Orange County
Anti-Asian hate incidents — attacks that do not rise to the level of a hate crime — have increased in 2020 by a whopping 1,800% in California’s Orange County, according to a new report from the nonprofit Orange County Human Relations Commission. Driving the surge: For the past…
· Carl Samson
‘F*ck Chinese!’: NYC man savaged in road rage attack as spectators watched without helping
An Asian American man sustained injuries all over his body from a road rage attack in New York City that saw him beaten for several minutes and ended only because he was able to flag a random police car driving by. How it started: The victim, 28, was heading home from work…
· Carl Samson
Hirono, Meng urge DOJ to speed up action on anti-Asian hate crimes
As attacks against Asian Americans show no signs of slowing down, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) are pushing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to hasten its implementation of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Why this matters: The law, which came into effect…
· Bryan Ke
Three men who targeted, robbed over 70 Asian women in the Bay Area have been charged
On Friday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against three men connected to a series of robberies that targeted over 70 Asian women across the Bay Area. The details: Derje Blanks, 23, and Anthony Robinson, 24, were arrested on Sept. 8, according to…
· Carl Samson
Hate crime charges dropped against man accused of yelling racial slur during assault on Chinatown leader
A man who allegedly yelled anti-Asian slurs while attacking an elderly community leader in Oakland’s Chinatown is no longer facing hate crime charges. What happened: James Lee Ramsey, 25, is accused of assaulting Carl Chan, 62, in the 400 block of 8th St. on April 29. According…