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· Michelle De Pacina
Historic building in Detroit’s old Chinatown demolished despite community’s effort to save it
A 140-year-old historic building in Detroit’s former Chinatown was demolished despite efforts from the Asian American community and the city council to save it. The demolition: The two-story building located at 3143 Cass Ave. was completely razed on Saturday after the city…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Li, Very Asian Foundation receive AAJA community impact award
Missouri journalist Michelle Li and her nonprofit, the Very Asian Foundation, were awarded the Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA) AAPI Community Impact Award over the weekend. Background information: Li, an anchor at NBC affiliate KSDK in St. Louis, made headlines…
· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia Chinatown community casts doubt on arena impact studies to be paid for by 76ers
Philadelphia Chinatown community leaders and critics are speaking out against the 76ers’ recent announcement that it will cover a series of impact studies in the neighborhood for its planned $1.3 billion arena. Key details: The developers of the planned Sixers arena will…
· Chandler Treon
Subtle Asian Baking founder Kat Lieu is building community through shared culture and tasty treats
Kat Lieu, creator of Subtle Asian Baking, talks trolls, appropriation and the joys of online community and content creation. Craving Asian baked treats during the COVID-19 pandemic and inspired by the popular Facebook group Subtle Asian Traits, Lieu founded Subtle Asian Baking…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino queer community defends McDonald’s ad featuring lesbian couple
In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, McDonald’s Philippines released a sapphic commercial that immediately went viral online, garnering praise from the Filipino LGBTQ+ community. The advertisement features a woman on a longboard who circles around a McDonald’s drive-thru three…
· Ryan General
11 Trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocates making waves in the AAPI community
As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month, it is important to recognize the invaluable contributions of the advocates who are paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. From renowned artists…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philly Chinatown community sees no relent from developers of Sixers’ arena despite strong opposition
Michael Ha and his wife moved to Philadelphia’s Chinatown from New York City nearly 14 years ago in search of a business opportunity in Center City. Today, their restaurant, QT Vietnamese Sandwich, is a popular go-to spot for bánh mì. After managing to retain around a third of…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ Jimin teams up with JVKE, Muni Long, Kodak Black and NLE Choppa on ‘Fast X’ song
BTS’ Jimin, JVKE, Muni Long, Kodak Black and NLE Choppa joined forces for “Angel Pt. 1,” a collaboration featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming film “Fast & Furious 10,” also known as “Fast X.” Released on Thurday, the music video for “Angel Pt. 1” features all five artists.
· Carl Samson
California ballroom studio saved from Monterey Park mass shooter to host AAPI community dance
A ballroom studio in Alhambra, California, that was saved from what could have been a mass shooting after the January massacre in Monterey Park will host a community dance in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. The event at Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio, which will take place on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Broadway community sings farewell to beloved Korean owners of a NYC deli
A TikTok video of New York City’s Broadway community singing farewell to the Korean owners of a beloved sandwich shop in the city’s theater district has gone viral. Starlite Deli was opened in 1984 by Jung Min Kim, 71, and his wife, Jahee Kim, 63, after moving to New York from…
· Michelle De Pacina
California DA Pamela Price blasted by outgoing prosecutors as soft on crime, ‘disrespectful’ to AAPI community
Two Alameda prosecutors have resigned over what they see as too much leniency in California District Attorney Pamela Price’s policies on crimes. Danielle Hilton, a veteran prosecutor who has served in the Alameda County DA’s Office for 26 years, submitted her resignation letter…
· Ryan General
Man charged with hate crimes for throwing eggs, harassing Asian passengers of an SF Muni bus
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has announced that Joseph Benjamin, a man who allegedly yelled racial slurs at Asian women and threw eggs at a passenger of a San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) bus, will be charged with hate crimes and four counts of battery.…
· Michelle De Pacina
2nd-generation immigrant creates live translation app to communicate with his Chinese parents
Joshua Gao, a 24-year-old tech entrepreneur from Toronto, created a chat app that can accurately translate slang and idioms into multiple languages as a way to communicate with his Chinese parents. Binko Chat, which is available for both iOS and Android, was launched on March 29…
· Michelle De Pacina
Murder charge dropped against man indicted for road rage killing of Dallas community leader Jin Shin
The murder charge against Markynn West, who was indicted for the fatal road rage shooting of Dallas community leader Jin Shin, has been dropped, the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office announced last month. West, 29, acted in self-defense when he fatally shot Shin, 43, in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino actor Klea Pineda comes out as ‘proud member of LGBTQIA+ community’
To celebrate her 24th birthday, Filipino actor Klea Pineda came out as a “proud member” of the LGBTQIA+ community. On March 19, Pineda unveiled the news in an Instagram post that included photos of herself and a lengthy description detailing her decision to come out publicly.
· Daniel Anderson
TWICE launches metaverse fan community TWICE Square in ‘Roblox’
K-pop girl group TWICE has launched a virtual fan world on “Roblox.” The fan world, TWICE Square, was inspired by TWICE’s 2018 “Yes or Yes” music video and includes the group’s official colors, apricot and neon magenta. Players can participate in two mini-games: “Set Me Free,”…
· Michelle De Pacina
Virginia Dems reject curriculum on dangers of communism over fear of stoking anti-Asian sentiment
Virginia Democrats have rejected a new bill that would require schools to teach about the dangers of communism after the state’s largest teachers union said the curriculum could encourage anti-Asian sentiments. The bill, HB 1816, which was proposed by Del. John Avoli last month,…
· Carl Samson
Fourth suspect arrested for fatal road rage shooting of Dallas community leader
A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Jin Shin, a Korean American business owner and community leader in Dallas. Keeton Sheppard, 34, was taken into custody on Tuesday for his alleged role in the crime, which took place on South…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia community creates ‘Wrecking Ball’ music video parody to oppose 76ers’ arena plan
The “No Arena in Chinatown Solidarity (NACS)” affinity group gathered over the weekend to create a music video to encourage public opposition to the proposed Philadelphia 76ers’ arena plan. Around 40 community members and supporters of Philadelphia’s Chinatown carried signs and…
· Carl Samson
Man wanted for racist egg-throwing spree on San Francisco Muni bus
San Francisco police are looking for a man who has been accused of yelling anti-Chinese expletives while throwing eggs at Asian passengers on a Muni bus last week. The incident, which rider Michelle Young (@UntappedMich) caught on video and shared on Twitter, reportedly occurred…
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