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· Carl Samson
Rapper NLE Choppa sparks outrage for stepping on Asian man on new album cover
Memphis-based rapper NLE Choppa has come under fire after portraying an Asian man as a dangerous person on the cover of “Drop Sh*t,” his latest album under Warner Records. The rundown: On the album cover of “Drop Sh*t,” NLE Choppa and his “family” can be seen stepping on an…
· 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
‘Are you Chinese or Vietnamese?’: 81-year-old Asian man bruised, bloodied in San Diego attack
An elderly Asian man is recovering from what authorities believe was a targeted attack in Southeastern San Diego on Friday morning. What happened: Mark Sonouvong, 81, was on his usual morning walk at around 10 a.m. when a man allegedly approached him and asked about his…
· Carl Samson
Mom-and-son duo arrested for 28 robberies targeting elderly Asian Americans in Garden Grove
A woman and her son accused of 28 robberies that targeted elderly Asians in Garden Grove, California, over the past six months were arrested on Tuesday, according to city police. What they did: Floarea Ghiocel, 47, and her son Marius Ghiocel, 32, are allegedly part of an…
· 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…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Nurse struck with bike, called anti-Asian slur on NYC subway
A nurse says she has been unable to work since a man hit her from behind with his bike’s handlebars and called her anti-Asian slurs on a subway platform in New York City last weekend. What happened: Atsuko Obando, 54, was heading to work around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 when the…
· Bryan Ke
Baltimore man who attacked two Asian Americans with cinder block pleads not criminally responsible
The Baltimore man who hit two Asian American women with a cinder block inside a liquor store has entered a not criminally responsible plea. His plea: Darryl Doles, the 50-year-old assailant who is facing several charges including attempted murder, made the plea through his…
· Carl Samson
Report: University of Chicago sees rise in anti-Black sentiment after murder of Asian student
An increase in anti-Black sentiment has reportedly been observed at the University of Chicago after the fatal shooting of a Chinese international student in early November. Driving the news: Shaoxiong “Dennis” Zheng, 24, was fatally shot during a robbery in Hyde Park on Nov. 9.…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian woman in critical condition after being struck with large rock in NYC
An elderly Asian woman is in critical condition after a man randomly struck her head with a large rock in Queens on Friday morning. What happened: Quiying Ma, 61, was sweeping outside her apartment on 89th Street in Jackson Heights when the incident occurred at around 8 a.m. She…
· Jiselle Lee
AAPI group warns against California’s plan to redistrict San Gabriel Valley, splitting of Asian vote
The Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is calling upon AAPI communities to join them in protest of California’s redistricting draft maps. Press release: On Tuesday, CAUSE released a statement in which they expressed their concerns over the California…
· Sarah Yukiko
‘What are you doing here, Asian?’: Three suspects sought by police for group attack on NYC man
Three suspects are being sought out in connection with an attack on a 30-year-old Asian man in New York City on October 23. Reported incident: Security footage from the incident provided the New York Police Department with images of the attack and perpetrators.
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans moved toward GOP candidates in NYC — a warning sign for Democrats
Asian Americans heavily favored GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa in New York City’s mayoral election, prompting Democratic leaders to call for more attention toward the community. The rundown: While Democrat Eric Adams comfortably secured the city’s top office, Sliwa won significantly…
· Sarah Yukiko
Suspect sought in unprovoked stabbing of 71-year-old Filipino man waiting for El Cajon trolley
Police in El Cajon, Calif. are searching for a man who allegedly slashed and stabbed an elderly Filipino man in a brutal attack while he waited for the trolley. The incident: On Nov. 3, in the early morning hours around 5 a.m., a 71-year-old Jose Serra was victim to an…
· Ryan General
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy establishes commission to address AAPI needs
Recently re-elected New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill that establishes the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission. In recognition of AAPI contribution: Murphy signed Assembly Bill 5737 (A-5737/S-3763) into law on Monday, days after winning his second…
· Jiselle Lee
Activist group protests to get all charges against mentally ill attacker of Oakland AAPI leader dropped
Carl Chan delivered his victim impact statement at the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse while an Oakland activist group protested charges against Chan’s attacker outside the courthouse on Thursday. Developments in the case: Chan was allegedly attacked by 25-year-old James Lee Ramsey…
· Ryan General
NYPD looking for knife-wielding man who attacked, sprayed unknown substance at men for speaking Cantonese
A knife-wielding man allegedly mocked a group of middle-aged Asian men outside a seafood restaurant in Brooklyn before physically attacking them. Violent encounter: On Tuesday around 8:30 p.m., three unnamed patrons, who were aged 51, 56, and 57, were chatting in front of Golden…
· 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…