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· Jane Nam
New York Chinatown’s Chinese language street signs are gradually disappearing
Manhattan’s Chinatown is rapidly changing as its population of Chinese immigrant residents decreases and non-Chinese residents increase.. Bilingual street signs are gradually being replaced by English-only letterings, a reflection of the changing culture in the area. From the…
· Jane Nam
First Super Nintendo World in the US set to open next year at Universal Studios Hollywood
Nintendo has announced that its Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood is set to open next year. Japan’s Super Nintendo World opened a year ago at the height of the pandemic, allowing only a limited number of guests through its doors. The park will be…
· Michelle De Pacina
LA’s Historic Filipinotown to unveil $587,000 entrance arch paying tribute to frontline healthcare workers
The Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles will unveil a 30-foot high, eastern entrance arch this coming May. The gateway, which was designed by artist Eliseo Silva, features symbols of Filipino culture, including the parol, the gumamela flower and the sarimanok. Jessica Caloza,…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani makes history as first Asian athlete to grace front cover of US sports video game
Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will grace the cover of video game “Major League Baseball: The Show 22.” It marks the first time an Asian athlete has ever been featured on the cover of an American sports video game. Ohtani’s “The Show” cover comes after a…
· Ryan General
San Francisco apologizes for historical racism, violence against Chinese Americans
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors released a resolution apologizing for the "systemic and structural discrimination" the city imposed against the Chinese American community over the past 150 years. The resolution, filed by Supervisor Matt Haney in November, was prepared by…
· Carl Samson
‘I really don’t care’: Video of cashier checking Black shopper’s pockets for stolen items goes viral
Model and entrepreneur Megan Milan was checking out Hi Fashions at Los Angeles’ Santee Alley when the cashier approached and inspected her bag’s pockets. The unidentified cashier, whom Milan accused of racial profiling, argued that she is “Asian too.” The moment was caught on a…
· Bryan Ke
‘Waterboy’ actor filmed berating LA Koreatown hostess after being denied entry for not wearing mask
Peter Dante, the actor who frequently appeared in several Happy Madison Productions films alongside Adam Sandler, was filmed having a meltdown at a Korean BBQ restaurant in Los Angeles. He allegedly called the hostess “garbage” and a “c**t” during his outburst. The actor has…
· Ryan General
‘She was ours’: How Hello Kitty went from being popular with Asian Americans in the ’70s to being a global icon
Her name is Kitty White. And she’s not a cat but a “happy girl with a heart of gold,” read the character’s official profile on Japanese company Sanrio. Hello Kitty may be one of the most recognizable and enduring cartoon characters in the world, but even for her most ardent…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins American League’s Most Valuable Player award
Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani was unanimously awarded the American League’s Most Valuable Player trophy on Thursday, Nov. 18. Everyone’s MVP: The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) gave the 27-year-old two-way talent all 30 first-place votes,…
· Ryan General
SF students create a resolution urging the city to apologize for its anti-Chinese past
San Francisco may finally follow the steps of other California cities that have apologized for their historical discrimination toward the Chinese American community. A century and a half late: A resolution introduced at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday…
· Bryan Ke
Los Angeles issues apology, makes memorial pledge on the 150th anniversary of Chinese massacre
On Sunday, Los Angeles became the largest city in the U.S. to apologize for its past atrocities, particularly a mass lynching that killed 19 Chinese immigrants. The apology: Speaking at an event outside the Chinese American Museum in downtown L.A., Mayor Eric Garcetti apologized…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani just reached a milestone achieved by only one baseball legend ever
Major League Baseball two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani reached another milestone this year by matching a statistic only the greatest living baseball player has ever accomplished. One of the GOATs: Ohtani joined Hall of Famer Willie Mays in an exclusive club after scoring…
· Editorial Staff
7 places and activities in California that will soon require COVID vaccination
Since our world was rocked by the outbreak of the pandemic, one thing is clear – we have a new normal ahead of us. Especially with the risk of the more recent Delta variant (and others that may follow) looming on the horizon, it’s only becoming more important and necessary to…
· Carl Samson
LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani takes the high road after commentator’s ‘racist’ Asian accent
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani reportedly takes no offense in Detroit Tigers analyst Jack Morris’ use of a mock Asian accent while talking about him. The backlash: Jack Morris, 66, a National Baseball Hall of Famer, used the problematic accent while referencing Ohtani…
· Carl Samson
Detroit Tigers broadcaster suspended for using mock Asian accent on Shohei Ohtani
Detroit Tigers game analyst Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely by Bally Sports Detroit following his apology for using a mock Asian accent when broadcasting about Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani during a match Tuesday night. What happened: Morris, a former Tigers…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani donates $150K Home Run Derby paycheck to LA Angels support staff
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani donated the paycheck he received from the Home Run Derby competition to the team’s support staff as a way to show his appreciation. As a thank you: The 27-year-old athlete distributed the $150,000 paycheck to around 30 staffers, including…
· Ryan General
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith apologizes after rant on MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani’s ‘marketability’
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith made a public apology Monday night after his xenophobic rant on Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani drew backlash online. Controversial comments: During his ESPN show, “First Take,” on Monday, Smith claimed Ohtani’s rise in Major League…
· Bryan Ke
LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani to Become First Player as Both Pitcher, Hitter During MLB All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani, the designated hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, will make history as the first person to play as both hitter and pitcher during the MLB All-Star Game on July 13. Making history: Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon confirmed the 27-year-old baseball…
· Thy Nguyen
111-Year-Old Mochi Ice Cream Shop in LA’s Little Tokyo Shuts Down
Little Tokyo’s revered mochi ice cream shop Mikawaya, located in Los Angeles, has closed permanently after more than a century. About the shop: Mikawaya, one of Little Tokyo’s oldest businesses located at 118 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, was opened in 1910 by Ryuzaburo…
· Thy Nguyen
6-Year-Old Shot in Arm While Playing With Friends, Suspect Released on $10K Bond in Michigan
A 6-year-old was shot in the arm while retrieving his bike from the front of his neighbor’s house on June 6 in Ypsilanti, Mich. The incident: The suspect, identified as Ryan Le-Nguyen, threatened Coby Daniel with a sledgehammer and shot him in the arm, according to Fox 2 Detroit.
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