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· Maina Chen
White House Official Calls Coronavirus ‘Kung-Flu’ to Asian American Reporter’s Face
An unnamed White House official called COVID-19 the “Kung-Flu” to CBS News reporter and White House correspondent Weijia Jiang‘s face. In a tweet posted this morning, Jiang revealed to her followers that a White House official reinforced the stereotype surrounding the…
· Editorial Staff
‘Like Fook Yoo?’: Trump accused of making a racist joke about Vietnamese president’s name
In 2017, former President Donald Trump allegedly made a racist joke aimed at Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, who served as prime minister at the time, according to a former U.S. diplomat to Hanoi. What he said: Trump is accused of poking fun at Nguyễn’s given name, Phúc,…
· 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
Ken Jeong flexes his MD: ‘Don’t get medical advice from Nicki Minaj’
On his Monday appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” comedic actor Ken Jeong debunked Nicki Minaj’s testicle-swelling vaccine myth tweet and shone a light on the Delta COVID-19 variant. Medically inaccurate: In the episode, show host Corden asked Jeong, 52, a…
· Bryan Ke
UD professor referred to COVID-19 as ‘China Virus’ in his class syllabus
The University of Dallas community called out a professor on the first day of school for calling COVID-19 the “China Virus” in his syllabus. What happened: Leeann Hutson, a 1990 UD alumna, posted a picture of Dr. William Atto’s American Civilization I class syllabus on Aug. 25,…
· Carl Samson
COVID-19 not a biological weapon, US Intel says
SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen that leads to COVID-19, was not developed as a biological weapon, the U.S. intelligence community said after a 90-day investigation into the disease’s origins. Why this matters: Since the first case of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, near the end of 2019, the…
· Carl Samson
‘You’re going to die for bringing kung flu’: Man charged with assault, ethnic intimidation after alleged attack on Cincinnati student
A Cincinnati man is facing assault and ethnic intimidation charges after allegedly attacking a University of Cincinnati (UC) student earlier this week. What happened: Darrin Johnson, 24, was accused of punching a male victim in the 200 block of Calhoun Street on Tuesday. It is…
· Carl Samson
This young Filipino speaker from the 1950s has a timeless message on prejudice
As Asian Americans continue to grapple with increasing hate during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Filipino teen’s message from the mid-1950s makes a crucial reminder of the problem of prejudice. “How in the world could you have liberty and justice for all?” asked…
· Thy Nguyen
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, hosts event ‘to make love our norm’
In an effort to interrupt the rampant hate in our society, Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is hosting a virtual event that encourages love to become the new norm. The event: “Be Love Day“ will be streamed on The King Center website from 10 a.m.-6…
· Carl Samson
Trump SUED for Saying ‘China Virus’, ‘Kung Flu’ While He Was in Office
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly being sued for his repeated use of “China virus” — among other phrases — in reference to COVID-19 while he was still in office. Anti-China rhetoric: Blaming China for “unleashing” the coronavirus, Trump routinely used terms such as…
· Bryan Ke
First Quarter of 2021 Sees Increase of 169% in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Police Data Say
Recent police data, compiled by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, have shown an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes for the first quarter of 2021 by up to 169%. The data compiled all the police reports of anti-Asian…
· Carl Samson
‘ASN FLU’ License Plate in California Sparks Outrage on Social Media
A vehicle registered in California with the license plate “ASN FLU” has sparked outrage after its photo was shared on social media last week. The SUV, which was photographed on the road, had a Trump sticker on its rear window above the plate.
· Ryan General
Police Data Shows 150% Increase in Hate Attacks on Asians Across Major Cities in 2020
Police department statistics from 2020 showed a nearly 150% increase in hate-fueled attacks on Asian Americans across major cities in the U.S. from the year before, a recent analysis revealed. California State University’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism compiled data…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix’s New Comedy Special Blasted for Jokes Linking Asians to Pandemic
Netflix’s new comedy special “Schulz Saves America” is facing backlash for running “dangerous” and “racist” jokes targeting Asian people and for calling the coronavirus the “Asian parasite.” Offensive jokes: The show sees YouTuber and stand-up comedian Andrew Schulz recap the…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Celebrities Call Out Republicans for Voting Against Bill Condemning Anti-Asian Hate
Several Asian American celebrities and personalities have called out the 164 Republicans who voted against legislation that condemned anti-Asian hate crimes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Voicing out: Celebrities and online personalities, including Hollywood actor Daniel Dae Kim,…
· Carl Samson
New Ad Slams Trump’s Use of ‘Anti-Asian’ Names for COVID-19
An ad calling out President Trump for his anti-Chinese rhetoric that is believed to have affected all Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis will air in battleground states weeks into the November election. The ad, produced by the Immigrants’ List Civic Action, runs for 60…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Pro Soccer Team in Baltimore Sparks Outrage With Anti-China Shirts
The owner of Baltimore Blast, an American professional indoor soccer team, defended the team’s newly released shirt that ignited controversy for its anti-China sentiment. The shirt, which costs $20, features an American flag with the word “Strong” and “Blast” written on it and…
· Bryan Ke
Ted Lieu, 149 Congress Members Urge DOJ to Condemn Anti-Asian Discrimination Amid Pandemic
California Congressman Ted Lieu, along with 149 members of Congress, is urging Attorney General William Barr to condemn anti-Asian discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Call to action: The 51-year-old politician, who represents California’s 33rd Congressional District,…
· Editorial Staff
Racism Makes Chinese Students in the US More Supportive of China, Study Shows
Anti-Chinese discrimination can make Chinese students in the U.S. more likely to support China and its authoritarian political system, a new study shows. The study: Researchers from Stanford University and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China collaborated to find out the…