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· Carl Samson
Derik Barreto, 37, is allegedly responsible for more than half of all anti-Asian hate crimes reported in San Francisco last year. He was reportedly released from custody after the court granted him mental health diversion. The news of his release comes amid mounting concerns for…
· Bryan Ke
Arthur Martunovich, 37, was transferred to a maximum security psychiatric hospital Thursday after Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Danny Chun determined the man has a “dangerous mental disorder.” The decision angered the widows of the victims demanding justice. The widows of the…
· Bryan Ke
Mike O’Farrell, the appointed chairman of the Middlesex County Cricket Club since 2017, apologized for his comment about Black and South Asian cricket players at a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee investigation on Tuesday. He responded to a question about the…
· Carl Samson
Released today on HBO Max, “Take Out with Lisa Ling” is a six-episode docuseries focused on Asian food and Asian American history. The show follows the award-winning journalist as she travels across the country and meets restaurateurs from various Asian backgrounds. Ling…
· Carl Samson
The victim, who owns Cloud Tea near Buffalo and Flamingo Roads, was working when the suspect allegedly entered and began yelling anti-Asian slurs. The suspect, identified as Anthony Joseph Dishari, allegedly physically attacked the victim and left him unconscious with serious…
· Bryan Ke
Businesses in Oakland’s Chinatown have switched from enforcing a cash-only policy to accepting credit and debit card transactions to prevent the number of anti-Asian attacks from rising in the city. Speaking to KPIX 5, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce President Carl Chan…
· Khier Casino
An online gathering of Asian American women and allies aiming to tackle anti-Asian hate that was organized by the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum and included actress Olivia Munn was interrupted by a racist Zoombombing. Munn said the Zoombomber “momentarily…
· Carl Samson
Authorities have arrested a man they say was the assailant in an unprovoked attack on an elderly Asian woman in Oakland’s Chinatown that occured on Jan. 10. The incident was caught on surveillance camera and showed the 66-year-old victim, who sustained minor scrapes, being…
· Jiselle Lee
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…
· Sarah Yukiko
Bestselling children’s book author and fashion influencer Eva Chen discusses her latest book, “I Am Golden,” which explores her Chinese identity. The experience of living through the anti-Asian hate of the COVID19 pandemic pushed Chen to write a book that she hopes inspires…
· Editorial Staff
The Supreme Court agreed to hear cases on the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. The Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) is pushing for the court to repeal its 2003 ruling in Grutter v. Bollinger,…
· Editorial Staff
“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…
· Bryan Ke
State Rep. Gerald Brady (D-Del.), who sent an email containing an anti-Asian slur and sexist remark in June 2021, announced he will step down from his position as Delaware's fourth district representative effective February. Brady revealed in a statement that he was diagnosed…
· Carl Samson
Tandika Wright, 35, has been accused of hurling an anti-Asian slur and then blaming the victim for “the virus.” She has about 35 prior arrests and is currently on parole for an attempted manslaughter conviction. She has been charged with aggravated harassment based on race or…
· Ryan General
A video tutorial shared by makeup brand Juvia’s Place sparked online backlash over the use of an anti-Asian slur. In the video, influencer Maggie Carrie explains that she drew her eyeliner in a certain way to give her eyes a “ch*nky look.” In response to the criticism, both…
· Carl Samson
More than 100 protesters reportedly gathered in Chinatown to denounce the rise in anti-Asian attacks. While Michelle Go’s death is currently not being investigated as a hate crime, it has nonetheless worsened fears of violence throughout Asian American communities. Protesters…
· Bryan Ke
The dean of University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Ted Ruger, announced Tuesday he would invoke a faculty review to sanction law professor Amy Wax for her recent anti-Asian immigrant comments. “Her conduct has generated multiple complaints from members of our community…
· Carl Samson
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,…
· Khier Casino
Surveillance footage released by the Vancouver Police Department shows a 22-year-old woman strolling outside of Hotel Georgia on West Georgia Street when a man walking in the opposite direction grabs her. The young woman can be seen on camera being thrown against the wall…
· Editorial Staff
California has long been one of the most innovative, forward-thinking states in the nation. From technology to arts and entertainment, to scientific achievements, our spirit and drive sets us apart. As Controller, I will work hard to secure a brighter future for our state,…
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