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· Jiselle Lee
Why we should thank our local Asian American reporters: Gia Vang, Chenue Her and Dion Lim keep marching forward in the face of racism
Asian American reporters, who have become watchdogs for the communities they serve, often receive the brunt of online anti-Asian hate. Local news anchors Gia Vang (Minneapolis), Chenue Her (Des Moines) and Dion Lim (San Francisco) spoke to NextShark about the racism and…
· Editorial Staff
Daughter of NYC elderly woman beaten in broad daylight weighs in on new anti-Asian racism film
“The Race Epidemic” documentary aims to memorialize the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the pandemic. Vilma Kari, an elderly hate crime victim, and her daughter Liz urge readers to watch the film, support it and continue speaking out against racism. The nonprofit…
· Carl Samson
‘No one is just one thing’: Michelle Li doubles down against racism, launches Very Asian Foundation to amplify AAPI voices
Michelle Li, a news anchor with KSDK in St. Louis, received a call on New Year’s Day from a viewer who complained about her mentioning dumpling soup. The viewer called Li “very Asian,” a phrase that quickly morphed into a movement as politicians, journalists, celebrities,…
· Editorial Staff
Racism or medical condition?: TikToker finds explanation for why he can’t open his eyes wider
TikToker Brian Xu went viral in a video claiming that there may be a legitimate medical explanation as to why he can’t open his eyes wider. “Racist folks making fun of my Asian eyes all my life made me not notice a medical condition!” he said. At one point or another, many Asian…
· Bryan Ke
Jennie Nguyen says ‘RHOSLC’ co-star complicit in racism for not speaking against ‘slanted eyes’ remark
“Real Housewives of Salt Lake” star Jennie Nguyen called out co-star Meredith Marks for being “complicit” in the racist drama between the Vietnamese reality TV star and Mary Cosby. Cosby allegedly made insensitive comments about Nguyen, including how she loved her Asian…
· Jiselle Lee
NY governor Kathy Hochul says racism is a ‘public health crisis’ after signing 6 anti-hate legislations
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed six legislation to address racial discrimination and injustice in the state. The legislation will declare racism a public health crisis, enact the hate crimes analysis and review act, require the collection of certain demographic data, require a…
· Bryan Ke
‘What do you illegals have to gripe about?’: Author Qian Julie Wang says she faced racism at book event
New York Times bestselling author Qian Julie Wang recently shared on social media that a woman called her an “illegal” and told her she was “lucky to be in America” during a book event in Larchmont, New York, on Friday. What happened: Sharing the incident on social media last…
· Sarah Yukiko
Asian American teenagers overwhelmingly believe in racism, white privilege, poll shows
What the study found: Thirty-four percent of Asian teens responded that they had been discriminated against in the past year because of race, compared to 20% of teenagers overall. The study showed that Asian, Black, Hispanic and white teens had greatly different expectations for…
· Jiselle Lee
‘Dividing areas based on race is indeed racism’: Alderman proposes Chicago remap with 48% Asian American ward
In a letter posted to Twitter, Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson expressed concerns that current proposals to unify Chicago’s Asian communities through current redistricting proposals would come at the expense of splitting other neighborhoods. Proposal: Some City Council members…
· Jiselle Lee
Poll: Nearly half of Republicans oppose teaching the ‘history of racism’ in schools
Eight-four percent of Republicans do not support teaching “critical race theory” in schools, while just 46% oppose teaching the “history of racism,” according to a new Monmouth University poll. Background: Former President Donald Trump and other Republican senators have publicly…
· Editorial Staff
Racism allegations against controversial video of Chinese cotton farmer eating watermelon are debunked
Last week, a viral video of a Chinese farmer eating watermelon in a cotton field sparked outrage online as it was believed to perpetuate harmful stereotypes of Black people. As further explanation has since put many of these concerns to rest, social media users are calling for…
· Carl Samson
American Psychological Association apologizes for role in perpetuating systemic racism
The American Psychological Association (APA) has issued a formal apology over its contribution to systemic racism in a resolution published on Friday. Why this matters: With over 122,000 members, the APA is the largest scientific and professional organization dedicated to…
· Maina Chen
California auto shop fires employees for ‘blatant racism,’ joyride caught on dashcam
An auto shop in Santa Clara, Calif., fired two employees who were caught damaging a customer’s vehicle while using a mock Asian accent. The incident: On Sept. 10, a customer, who goes by the nickname “Bill,” went into America’s Tire to get the flat tires on his BMW Z4 replaced…
· Bryan Ke
‘Put that on TikTok so Chinese can look at that’: Cincinnati bar says ‘yes’ to racism in viral video
An Ohio bar has removed its internet footprints after a viral TikTok video showed some of its staff and patrons allegedly admitting to being racist. Allegedly racist bar: 312 Bar in Deer Park, Ohio, caused outrage online after TikTok user @melissaequality posted a video showing…
· Bryan Ke
City of San Jose to issue formal apology for historical racism against Chinese, destruction of Chinatown
Lawmakers in San Jose, Calif. are expected to pass a resolution on Tuesday apologizing for the city’s role in racism, xenophobia and arson that targeted the Chinese community during the late 1800s. The apology: Led by Councilman Raul Peralez, local lawmakers will address Chinese…
· Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation
Film highlighting rise of anti-Asian racism during COVID seeks help on GoFundMe
When COVID-19 changed life as we knew it at the beginning of 2020, the pandemic also sparked another terrifying trend in America – the alarming rise of violent and racist attacks on AAPI communities and businesses across the country. The notion that the virus originated in…
· Bryan Ke
New Poll reveals nearly 3/4 older AAPI women are suffering from the impact of racism amid pandemic
New data from a recent poll reveals that the majority of older Asian American and Pacific Islander women are suffering from the wave of anti-AAPI hate and racism brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Poll details: The recent poll, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the…
· Bryan Ke
GOP Senate candidate Peter Yu defends ‘This racism thing? It’s a lie’ statement
Republican Senate candidate Peter Yu defended his statement at a campaign event in Golden, Colo., last month, suggesting the #StopAsianHate movement has been “politically exaggerated.” What happened: Speaking at an event hosted by the Colorado Log Cabin Republicans on July 20,…
· Ryan General
World Archery accused of ‘racism’ for using ‘chop suey’ font in videos of South Korean archers
The World Archery Federation sparked backlash online for its use of the “chop suey” font in a pair of tweets supposed to celebrate Olympic archers from South Korea. Problematic font: World Archery is accused of racism when it shared two videos that introduced the women’s and the…
· Ryan General
Internet personality Ankita Konwar calls out ‘racism’ against people from Northeast India
Fitness enthusiast Ankita Konwar called out the hypocrisy of people who only recognize her fellow northeasterners as Indians when they win medals for India in competitions. Selective pride: Konwar, who hails from India’s northeastern state of Assam, wrote in a Twitter post how…