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· Carl Samson
Eight teenage girls — including some as young as 13 years old — have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal attack against a 59-year-old man in Toronto last weekend. The victim reportedly fell to the attack after protecting an Asian woman, who was…
· Ryan General
The faculty and staff of Purdue Northwest have cast an overwhelming vote of no-confidence in Chancellor Thomas Keon’s leadership. The chancellor had been asked to step down from either the faculty senate or the PNW chapter of the American Association of University Professors…
· Daniel Anderson
On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their shortlist for ten categories, including Documentary Feature Film and Documentary Short Film. The film “Nhung Dua Tre Trong Suong,” or “Children of the Mist,” was included on the Oscars shortlist,…
· Carl Samson
A federal lawsuit alleging that pharmaceutical company Pfizer is discriminating against Asian and white applicants for a coveted fellowship program has reportedly been tossed by a judge. Do No Harm, a Virginia-based nonprofit composed of medical professionals, sued Pfizer in…
· Carl Samson
Debra Mastriano, principal of Public School 166 in New York City’s Upper West Side, has come under fire for racist remarks and draconian policies She has also been accused of taking sweet treats away from students Scores of parents are reportedly seeking to oust a New York City…
· Bryan Ke
An anonymous individual claiming to be a University of Michigan student posted a PSA earlier in December warning of a man harassing and stalking East and Southeast Asian students on campus. The PSA, posted on Medium on Dec. 6 with the title “Predator fetishizing and targeting…
· Daniel Anderson
Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas L. Keon has come under fire for a racist joke and accent used during the school’s commencement ceremony on Dec. 10. The incident happened when Keon responded to their keynote speaker’s story of how he likes to speak using a made up…
· Carl Samson
A 79-year-old woman was kicked in the stomach while boarding a San Francisco Muni bus on her way to work on Dec. 3. The victim, identified only as Lisa, recalled the harrowing incident in an interview with ABC7 News’ Dion Lim. Lisa, who is Indonesian, has worked for nearly 30…
· Bryan Ke
Before you read: California city councilmembers block first Asian American woman mayor Amourence Lee is now the first Jewish and Asian American woman mayor of San Mateo, California.
· Chandler Treon
South Asian TikTok users are pushing back against harmful stereotypes, with one creator attributing their popularity to South Asian comedians. In a video posted last month that has garnered over 332,000 views and 60,000 likes, TikTok user Jasmine (@totallyprincessjasmine)…
· Bryan Ke
The election for the next San Mateo City mayor reached a deadlock after Democratic councilmembers Lisa Diaz Nash and Robert Newsom blocked Councilwoman Amourence Lee from ascending to the seat on Dec. 5. “Once we select that fifth council member, then we can turn to have all…
· Carl Samson
A convicted sex offender who is now a member of an advocacy group was reportedly allowed to unleash anti-Asian remarks at a New York City Council hearing on Friday. Douglas Powell, who was found guilty in 2012 of an attempted criminal sex act with a victim under 15 years old in…
· Bryan Ke
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is seeking the public’s help with identifying three men connected to a reported robbery and stabbing incident in Queens last week. The incident reportedly occurred at 194th St. and 75th Ave. in Fresh Meadows, Queens, at around 10:30…
· Chandler Treon
Before you read: API Actors Mostly ‘Invisible’ With Only 5.9% Landing Speaking Roles in Hollywood, Study Finds
· Isa Peralta
Before you read: Ludi Lin Slams Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ for ‘Huge World-Building’ Without Asian Representation AAPI immigrant representation on TV more than doubled since 2020, study reveals Two of the new “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” cast members who Amazon…
· Ryan General
Asian students studying at top U.S. schools revealed that they made themselves appear “less Asian” on their college applications just to be considered for admission. Harvard University student Max Li told The New York Times that he did not declare his race on his school…
· Carl Samson
John Sullivan, 77, has been released from custody on several conditions after a dangerousness hearing at the Quincy District Court in Massachusetts today. Sullivan was arrested on Dec. 2 after allegedly hitting, dragging and launching George Ngo, an Asian man, with his vehicle…
· Carl Samson
Jesse Fausto Correa, 29, is facing multiple charges — including a hate crime charge — in connection with an attack on an elderly Asian man in Sunnyvale, California, last Sunday. The victim was exercising at Lakewood Park when Correa allegedly started telling him to “Go back to…
· Carl Samson
Lester Chang, a Republican elected to represent District 49 in New York’s State Assembly, is facing contention over alleged residency issues. The Chinese American candidate defeated Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate, who held the office for the last 36 years. Reports say Chang…
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh, who plays the elf Scian in the upcoming fantasy miniseries “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” is delighted with her character because there’s not a lot of “Asian-looking elf running around.” A prequel to the Netflix hit show, “The Witcher,” the new series takes place…
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