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· Carl Samson
SF DA says it objected to mental health diversion and release of man charged with 27 anti-Asian hate crimes
Derik Barreto, 37, is facing a total 33 charges — including 27 hate crime enhancements — after allegedly going on an anti-Asian burglary and vandalism spree between April and August of last year. Those enhancements accounted for a large portion of anti-Asian incidents reported…
· Editorial Staff
LOOK: Photos capture unity, awakening in nationwide rally against Asian hate
The Asian Justice Rally was held in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco this past weekend to honor and seek justice for Asian victims of hate and violence. Attacks against Asian Americans have persisted two years into the COVID-19 pandemic,…
· Carl Samson
National rallies held on anniversary of Vicha Ratanapakdee death seek justice for anti-Asian hate victims
The synchronous demonstrations, known as the Asian Justice Rally, were held in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco this past weekend. The event took place on the anniversary of the death of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old Thai man who…
· Carl Samson
SF man allegedly responsible for half of the city’s anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 released from custody
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…
· Carl Samson
Man charged with hate crimes for unprovoked attack on Asian boba tea shop owner in Las Vegas
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…
· Sarah Yukiko
‘It really starts with one person’: Eva Chen talks anti-Asian hate and the power of self-acceptance
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…
· Jiselle Lee
Report: A third of Asians in San Gabriel Valley experienced anti-Asian hate during the pandemic
About a third of Asian Americans in California’s San Gabriel Valley said they or their family members have experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released by Advancing Justice – Los Angeles on Wednesday. About 37% of survey respondents…
· Carl Samson
Anti-Asian hate still a widespread problem in Canada, polls show
More than half of first and second-generation Chinese Canadians report having been treated with less respect amid COVID-19, while more than a third have been personally threatened, a recent survey found. About half of Chinese Canadians said relations with white Canadians had…
· Editorial Staff
TikTok influencers North Star Boys accused of using Stop Asian Hate mural for ‘thirst trap’ photo
TikTok influencer group North Star Boys recently came under fire for posing “thirst traps” in front of a Stop Asian Hate mural. The photo has been shared across the platform as users continue to mock the group for what many online believe to be performative activism. The group…
· Carl Samson
Albuquerque adopts language access and anti-Asian hate bills
The city of Albuquerque in New Mexico has adopted two legislations that will benefit its Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community amid the surge in hate incidents brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. About the bills: Mayor Tim Keller signed the language access…
· Sarah Yukiko
Boba liberals: The meaning of the term used to describe the Asian Americans everyone loves to hate
The term “boba liberal” has become a commonplace pejorative, but its original definition critiqued and questioned the heart of Asian American identity. Every so often, a new bubble tea shop opens up in New York City, usually the first branch of a Taiwanese cafe making its…
· Carl Samson
Biden names Daniel Dae Kim, 22 others to AANHPI Advisory Commission tackling anti-Asian hate, inequity
The White House has announced the list of civic leaders to make up the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), which will offer him counsel on ways to advance equity and opportunity for the target communities. Who made…
· Carl Samson
San Jose robbery crew suspects charged with hate crimes for targeting over 100 Asian American women
Six men were arrested and charged with hate crimes for their alleged involvement in more than 70 cases of violent robberies, burglaries and thefts that have targeted over 100 Asian American women in the San Francisco Bay Area since last year, the San Jose Police Department…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ #StopAsianHate message is Twitter’s most retweeted tweet of 2021
BTS posted Twitter’s most retweeted tweet of 2021 and placed second for the most liked tweet of the year. “We stand against racial discrimination”: The K-pop band’s most retweeted tweet was a statement denouncing anti-Asian hate. It was posted on March 29 following the deadly…
· Maina Chen
NYPD reveals that hate crimes against Asians surged 361% in 2021
The NYPD divulged that hate crimes in the city have surged 100% in the last year, with an especially high 361% increase against the Asian community. The numbers: Police executives gave updates on the NYPD Hate Crime Review Panel’s findings and investigations in a conference on…
· Ryan General
Rally against anti-Asian hate in London devolves into brawl as Hong Kong and Chinese protestors clash
A group of Hong Kongers clashed with Chinese protesters who were holding a rally against racism over the weekend in London. The Chinese side: Human rights group Min Quan Legal Centre and several organizations were conducting a rally against anti-Asian hatein London’s Chinatown…
· Jiselle Lee
Longtime activist cites history of cooperation between Asians, Black Americans after being targeted in hate attack
Police brutality and social justice activist Rev. Harriett Walden was subject to an assault on Nov. 18 and has since spoken out about the increase of hate crimes against Black and Asian Americans. The incident: Walden, a 75-year-old Seattle resident, was called slurs and hit…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘We have a heavy responsibility’: BTS talks their role in fighting Asian hate
BTS expressed heartfelt emotions about their return to stage for their live concert as well as their sentiments on Asian hate and the challenges facing Asian artists. “Is this really reality, or is this a dream?”: The K-pop band shared their enthusiasm for their first in-person…
· Jiselle Lee
$166 million grant approved to combat anti-Asian hate in California
California officials announced a $166.5 million state grant on Monday. State effort: California announced on Monday that $165.5 million, sponsored by the API Legislative Caucus, will be dispersed over the course of the next few years to combat anti-AAPI hate in the state.
· Jiselle Lee
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces initiatives to combat anti-Asian hate
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan announced his plans to begin community and law enforcement initiatives that will work to combat Asian American discrimination throughout the state. Announcement: Hogan announced his plan to implement anti-discriminatory initiatives at a press…