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· Sarah Yukiko
‘I was harming the AAPI community’: Festival organizer apologizes for wearing Asian costumes
Kaye Coleman, who grew up participating in her local Feast of the Lanterns, wrote that she was inspired to “change with kindness” because of her friendship with the late activist Gerry Low-Sabado. A local tradition: The Feast of the Lanterns has been celebrated in Pacific Grove,…
· Bianca Gray
Subtle Asian Traits has been nominated for Facebook’s first Community Award
Social media platform Facebook announced that they are introducing a new award for creators called Facebook Community Awards, and community group Subtle Asian Traits has been nominated. Awards: Facebook created this award in order to “showcase, celebrate and reward more of the…
· Carl Samson
Boston man allegedly harasses Asian women dancing to K-pop for ‘communism’ and mask wearing
A video showing a man who allegedly harassed a group of Asian women for wearing masks while dancing to K-pop in public has gone viral on TikTok. What happened: TikTok user @celenana_na and her K-pop dance group, Hush Crew, were filming a dance routine in Boston’s Downtown…
· Maina Chen
Koreatown mural redone after three-year-long community backlash accusing of it being like a swastika
After three years of arguing, petitioning and back-and-forth conversations, a mural in Los Angeles’ Koreatown was redone and unveiled last Wednesday. The controversy: In 2016, a mural was put up on a wall of the Robert F. Kennedy Community School in Los Angeles honoring…
· Carl Samson
One of the last remaining Japantowns is in danger of ‘irreparable harm,’ according to local SF community
Residents in San Francisco’s Japantown are calling for help in their protest against the city’s plan to buy a landmark hotel and turn it into a permanent facility for the homeless. The plan: San Francisco is seeking to purchase the Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, a 131-room tourist…
· Bryan Ke
‘Underground’ LGTBQ+ community in Afghanistan fear being ‘killed on the spot’ after Taliban takeover
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan expressed fear as the Taliban took over the country’s capital Kabul. Death as punishment: Many members from the hidden LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan are now talking to international media outlets to express how dangerous it is to…
· Thy Nguyen
‘We should be proud and unapologetic’: ‘Shang-Chi’ stars celebrate film’s impact on the AAPI community
The stars of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” discussed the lack of AAPI representation in Hollywood, celebrating AAPI culture and why this film is important in our community in an exclusive interview with NextShark. “Celebrating Asian-ness”: Actors Simu Liu,…
· Ryan General
23 orgs urge Biden to protect AAPI community during COVID origin investigation
Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations are urging President Joe Biden to be extra careful to not further aggravate anti-Asian hate as the results of an investigation on COVID-19’s origins near their release. About the report: The Biden administration launched a 90-day…
· Thy Nguyen
Olympic throwback: first female Asian American Olympic gymnastics medalist serving community as pediatrician
The first female Asian American Olympic gymnastics medalist has been serving her community as a pediatrician for the past decade. A historic win: Amy Chow, now 43, was the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics when she competed in the 1996 Atlanta…
· Ryan General
Biden, Harris meet with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander community leaders
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with leaders and representatives from the Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH) and Pacific Islander (PI) communities on Thursday to discuss the surge in hate incidents. Follow-up meeting: Biden and Harris convened…
· Carl Samson
Sikh community demands answers after FBI says Indianapolis FedEx shooting NOT a hate crime
A shooting that killed eight victims including four Sikh Americans at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis in April was not motivated by hate, the FBI and local authorities announced on Wednesday. Investigation results: After going through 120 interviews and 150 pieces of evidence,…
· Bryan Ke
Gymnast Yul Moldauer praised by community for representation after qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
Korean American gymnast Yul Moldauer secured a spot to compete in the Tokyo Olympics later this month. The details: Moldauer, 24, placed second after Brody Malone at the U.S. Olympic Trials in St. Louis on June 26, according to The Oklahoman.
· Editorial Staff
This New ‘MINDFUL’ Line is All About Raising Mental Health Awareness in the AAPI Community
It’s probably not surprising that most of us are exposed to some toxic or negative things everyday, whether it’s what’s going on in the world, scrolling through social media, or maybe dealing with other people (and sometimes ourselves). And hey, any of that can eventually take a…
· Ryan General
NBA Star, Utah Community Help Give Filipino Food Truck Vandalized With Racist Graffiti a Makeover
A Filipino and Asian fusion food truck in Utah that was vandalized with racist graffiti over the weekend has been redesigned with the help of the local community and NBA star Jordan Clarkson. About the attack: Yum Yum Food Truck owner Ben Pierce found racist insults covering one…
· Bryan Ke
Texas Community Raises Over $1,600 for Nail Salon Owner Shot Over Price of Services
A community in Texas has rallied together to raise funds for a nail salon owner in Katy after he was shot by a 21-year-old woman who was unsatisfied with the price of services. What happened: Joana Vara, 21, and her sister, Quetzali Vara, 20, said they were “unhappy with the…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Boeing Donates $1.1 million to Causes Supporting the AAPI Community
Aerospace manufacturing company Boeing announced on Wednesday that it is donating $1.1 million to organizations fighting anti-Asian hate and groups promoting justice and appreciation for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture. Multiple recipients: Boeing’s donation…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Two Asian American Passengers Attacked in Separate Incidents on SF Muni Buses
Two Asian American victims were attacked in separate incidents while riding San Francisco’s Muni buses in the Tenderloin District on May 9, local authorities revealed. Isolated assaults: The attacks, which have so far resulted in the arrest of one suspect, are being investigated…
· Ryan General
‘You’re a Communist’: School Board Chairwoman Heckled During Meeting on Protective Masks in Florida
A Chinese American member of a Florida county school board was called a communist during a heated meeting about face masks last week. What happened: Santa Rosa County school board chairwoman and former science teacher Wei Ueberschaer was heckled while discussing a proposed mask…
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