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· Bryan Ke
Madison Cawthorn vows to seize ‘every Chinese asset in America’ if GOP retakes congress
On Saturday, Congressman Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) vowed to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and seize “every Chinese asset in the United States” once the GOP returns to power. Prosecute Fauci: While speaking in…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
‘Waterboy’ actor filmed berating LA Koreatown hostess after being denied entry for not wearing mask
Peter Dante, the actor who frequently appeared in several Happy Madison Productions films alongside Adam Sandler, was filmed having a meltdown at a Korean BBQ restaurant in Los Angeles. He allegedly called the hostess “garbage” and a “c**t” during his outburst. The actor has…
· Ryan General
Chloé Zhao joins as executive producer on Helen Zia-approved TV project about Vincent Chin
“Eternals” and “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao is set to oversee the development of a limited series based on the murder of Vincent Chin. Adapting a tragedy: Film production company Participant has tapped the Oscar-winning filmmaker to serve as executive producer for the…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin man charged with hate crime in alleged attack on Asian student
A man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly attacking an Asian student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison last month. What happened: Gary J. Stephens Jr., 34, reportedly approached the male student at around 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 16. While the student was holding…
· Khier Casino
Hmong American PhD student rejected for prestigious fellowship for not being in ‘underrepresented’ group
A Hmong American Ph.D. candidate studying neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was refused a fellowship after it was determined that she was not from an “underrepresented” group because she’s Asian American. “Model minority” myth: In a Twitter thread, doctoral…
· Ryan General
9-year-old girl runs lemonade stands to buy books with POC characters and authors for libraries
A 9-year-old elementary student in Provo, Utah is doing her part in preventing racism by making school libraries more inclusive. Spark of kindness: Emi Kim, a fourth grade Westridge Elementary School student, wanted to help people of different cultures better understand each…
· Thy Nguyen
Activist Helen Zia ‘Thrilled’ to Join Participant’s Creative Team in Developing Vincent Chin Series
Film production Participant is developing a scripted limited series inspired by the murder of Vincent Chin in an exclusive agreement with the Chin Estate and Helen Zia. About the series: Participant’s series will be the “only authorized telling of the landmark civil rights case…
· Bryan Ke
Undercover Asian NYPD Officer Arrests Woman for Hate Crime After She Blamed Salon Workers for COVID
An undercover Asian officer from the New York Police Department (NYPD) has arrested a woman for hurling anti-Asian remarks at salon employees in Manhattan. The incident happened on Tuesday on Madison Street. The woman, identified as 50-year-old Sharon Williams, was caught…
· Carl Samson
NJ Police Investigated for Beating Muslim American Man on Video for Being ‘Suspicious’
Police officers in Paterson, New Jersey are being investigated for allegedly beating up a young Muslim American man before arresting him for multiple charges. The incident, which was caught on video, occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2020, on the 1200 block of Madison…
· Editorial Staff
500 Black and Asian Community Members Rally in Oakland as Holiday Weekend Sees Wave of Attacks, Robberies
Members of Black and Asian communities convened on Saturday in Oakland, CA to rally against recent anti-Asian attacks, especially those in the Bay Area. What happened: During the rally, various speakers discussed the importance of solidarity among Black and Asian communities.
· Ryan General
Legendary Activist Helen Zia to Create TV Series on Vincent Chin’s Horrific 1982 Murder
A limited television series based on the 1982 murder of Chinese American Vincent Chin is in the works from renowned author and activist Helen Zia. Untold story: The award-winning writer is set to develop the series to shed light on the history behind the hate crime and the…
· Ryan General
Meet the TikTok Star Who Turns Knock Off Luxury Bags Into Awesome Outfits
Alexa Jade is a 29-year-old LA-based Filipino creator who has been gaining popularity on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for her skills making incredible DIY outfits out of fake luxury bags. Popularly known for her Nava Rose Youtube channel, the social media rising star’s unique…
· Bryan Ke
Massive Ruby Roman Grapes Sell for $12,000 in Japanese Auction
A ryokan chain operator has purchased Ruby Roman grapes at an auction in Japan for 1.3 million yen ($12,000) to help encourage people to appreciate food amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Inn chain operator Hyakurakuso placed its bid for the rare ping pong-sized grapes, which was…
· Maina Chen
Ex-Google Engineer Becomes China’s Third-Wealthiest Billionaire
Colin (Zheng) Huang, surged into the spot of China’s second-wealthiest person on Sunday before settling for third-wealthiest on Tuesday. Rise to riches: Earning a degree from the elite Zhejiang University based in Hangzhou with an acceptance rate of less than 0.5%, Huang later…
· Bryan Ke
Designer Vera Wang Appears to Have Drunk From the Fountain of Youth at 70
Bridal gown designer Vera Wang is making jaws drop for her amazingly youthful appearance.
· Bryan Ke
Joe Biden’s Campaign Ad Against Trump Called Out for Being ‘Xenophobic’ and ‘Racist’
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign ad targeting Donald Trump drew backlash online, with many calling the video xenophobic and racist. The ad, titled “Unprepared | Joe Biden for President,” targets Trump by highlighting his slow response to the COVID-19…
· Carl Samson
Asian Student Reported Her Ex-Friend Over a Racist Instagram Post, She Was Accused of LYING Instead
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with additional comments from Madison’s mother, Christina Chacon. A Korean American high school senior in Georgia is being praised on social media for speaking up against racism toward the Asian community in this time of coronavirus…
· Kimberly Nguyen
University of Wisconsin Hit With Anti-Chinese Graffiti
The University of Wisconsin-Madison had “It’s from China #CHINESEVIRUS” and “F*CK THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT” chalked on its campus on Wednesday. The university is taking action against a large number of racist incidents against Asian and Asian American students on campus, according…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Woman Spit on, Gets Hair Ripped Out in Manhattan After She’s Blamed for Coronavirus
An Asian woman in Manhattan became a recent victim of hate crime after being assaulted by a stranger and blamed for spreading the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The 34-year-old woman, whose name was not revealed, was reportedly walking north on Madison Avenue near East 25th…