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40% of AAPI LGBTQ youth considered suicide over the past year, report finds
LGBTQ AAPI youth are at higher risk of suicide and other mental health challenges due to high rates of racial discrimination, according to a new report by the Trevor Project. Forty percent of AAPI LGBTQ youth have seriously considered suicide over the last year, according to the…
· Ryan General
Survey of Hong Kong children reveals nearly half are subjected to physical punishment
According to a survey conducted by non-governmental organization Against Child Abuse (ACA), 49% of Hong Kong children claimed they were physically punished by their parents, 45% received hurtful comments and 68% experienced scolding. A total of 677 children respondents aged 6 to…
· Carl Samson
‘How much more do we have to do this?’: Anger, despair fill back-to-back rallies for Christina Yuna Lee
Back-to-back rallies were held on Monday and Tuesday in a park near Christina Yuna Lee’s apartment building in Manhattan’s Chinatown, where she was fatally stabbed on Sunday morning. Attendees brought flowers in honor of Lee’s memory, as well as signs that read “Save Chinatown,”…
· Bryan Ke
Family of dead British hostage-taker in Texas synagogue reveals suspect had mental health issues
Malik Faisal Akram, 44, was shot and killed during an 11-hour standoff with authorities in a hostage situation inside a synagogue in Texas on Saturday. The British citizen held four hostages inside the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue. He released the first hostage six hours…
· Leanna Chan
What to do about hurtful comments from family and loved ones during holiday gatherings
Holidays usually call for joy and lots of time with loved ones. As much as we may cherish moments with our family and friends, dealing with their unsolicited comments about us can be painful. It’s difficult to spend time with people and build deeper relationships when you’re…
· Carl Samson
New video of Christian Hall with his hands up before fatal shooting prompts calls for ‘unbiased’ probe
Footage confirming that Christian Hall had his hands up in the air when Pennsylvania State Police fatally shot him last December was released on Thursday, sparking renewed calls for an “unbiased” investigation into the incident. What happened: Hall, 19, was reported as suffering…
· Sarah Yukiko
Japan’s former princess Mako and her husband officially relocate to NYC
Former Japanese Princess Mako Komuro and husband Kei Komuro arrived in New York City on Sunday, confirming earlier speculation that the couple would relocate after marriage. Life after royalty: Mako, the granddaughter of former emperor Akihito, renounced her royal title to marry…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
Viral TikTok shows the harrowing moment a Chinese bus driver saves a suicidal mother and her son
A passing bus driver in China was caught on video saving a woman attempting to commit suicide with her son. The suicide attempt: In a recent viral TikTok, a passing bus driver can be seen stopping a mother with her young son from jumping off a bridge in Guangzhou, China,…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese teacher pissed off over inattentive students does what other teachers can only dream of doing
A Taiwanese teacher went viral on TikTok after a video was uploaded of her flipping tables inside her classroom during what appears to be an emotional outburst following the reopening of classes. About the video: The viral clip shows the teacher, who is in her 30s, taking out…
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April Koh, 29, becomes youngest woman to run a multi-billion-dollar startup
April Koh, CEO of Spring Health, has become the youngest woman to lead a multibillion-dollar company after the startup raised a $190 million Series C round, or $300 million total funding. “Unicorn” services: The Series C round of funding raised Spring Health’s valuation to more…
· Carl Samson
Hate crime charges dropped against man accused of yelling racial slur during assault on Chinatown leader
A man who allegedly yelled anti-Asian slurs while attacking an elderly community leader in Oakland’s Chinatown is no longer facing hate crime charges. What happened: James Lee Ramsey, 25, is accused of assaulting Carl Chan, 62, in the 400 block of 8th St. on April 29. According…
· Carl Samson
Man accused of ‘cowardly’ attack on Oakland Chinatown leader headed for trial
A man charged with a hate crime over an alleged attack against Oakland Chinatown leader Carl Chan is reportedly heading for trial on Aug. 30. The allegation: James Lee Ramsey, 25, is accused of assaulting Chan, 62, in the 400 block of 8th St. on April 29. The incident allegedly…
· Kimberly Nguyen
‘We’re better than that’: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls anti-Asian hate ‘un-American’
The U.S. Defense Secretary affirmed the country had “lapsed” when it came to the rise of anti-Asian hate while giving a lecture in Singapore. Working towards a “more perfect union”: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke about the rise in anti-Asian attacks in the U.S. at the…
· Carl Samson
Simone Biles says Naomi Osaka inspired her to focus on mental health
Simone Biles has credited Naomi Osaka for her decision to pull out from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, saying the tennis star inspired her to “focus on my mental health.” Why this matters: Biles’ exit has raised awareness on how mental health is…
· Maina Chen
When 7 Twitch Creators Came Together to Speak on ‘Collective Trauma’ of Anti-Asian Hate
At the height of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), Asian creatives were spotlighted at the forefront of Twitch, and for many of them, it was their first time celebrating it. As the uber-popular platform rings in its 10th anniversary, we’re celebrating by learning…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Motivated to Win Olympic Gold to Inspire Younger Generation in Japan
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka hopes to inspire younger generations and make her home country proud by winning an Olympic gold medal. Going for gold: The 23-year-old athlete, who will represent Japan during the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, told Business Insider that such a feat would…
· Carl Samson
Evelyn Yang Talks Behind-the-Scenes on the Campaign for NYC Mayor
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article misidentified Andrew Yang as the only Asian American democratic candidate in the mayoral race. Art Chang is also on the primary ballot. New York City Democrats and Republicans are holding their primary elections today, taking the…
· Christopher Vo
Why I Became a Therapist: To Heal the Silent Pain Every One of Us Carries Within Our Hearts
When people ask me why I became a therapist, I never quite know what to say. Not because the question makes me uncomfortable, but because it’s something that’s unique to Asian Americans. I grew up the child of two immigrant parents, who came to the United States with nothing. My…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open After Being Fined $15K for Not Talking to Media
Naomi Osaka said she is withdrawing from the French Open after organizers fined her $15,000 for not attending a press conference. What happened: The 23-year-old tennis champion announced that she would not “do any press during Roland Garros,” citing the importance of mental…