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· Ryan General
The last time the Philippine national team won the Asian Games crown was back in 1962, when it defeated China to secure its fourth straight gold in the tournament.
· Michelle De Pacina
The Korean Community Services (KCS) in Bayside, New York, is organizing Pet Therapy Days to support victims of anti-Asian hate crimes and promote healing. About the event: The first event on Oct. 7 will feature five puppies and three kittens from the New York City-based animal…
· Bryan Ke
The Philippines has secured a spot in the grand finals of the men’s basketball games at the Asian Games for the first time in over 30 years after Gilas Pilipinas beat China in a tense match on Wednesday night. Key details: Gilas Pilipinas won against China 77-76 during the men’s…
· Carl Samson
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with last month’s disturbance on a Massachusetts Red Line subway train that involved the racist harassment of an Asian woman. Background: Vivian Dang, 25, was heading to Ashmont at around 10 p.m. on Sept. 21 when a group of…
· Bryan Ke
The American Psychological Association (APA) has elected its first Asian American woman and first Japanese American president. Key details: Announced on Sept. 19, Debra Kawahara, Ph.D., an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor at Alliant University’s…
· Bryan Ke
A third man connected to a multi-state burglary crew that targeted Asian business owners’ homes between 2016 and 2019 has pleaded guilty on Monday, authorities announced. Pleading guilty: Kevin Jackson, 57, of Rahway, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit interstate…
· Michelle De Pacina
Shin Ji-eun, a 22-year-old South Korean beach volleyball player, has gained popularity and admiration for her remarkable skills and stunning appearance. The “stunning” competitor: On Sunday, Shin came into the spotlight after a thread featuring action photos of her in a bikini…
· Bryan Ke
The Golden Globes announced 11 new members on Monday, bringing the total number of voters in its organization to 300 and increasing the number of Asian voting members by only 1.3% from last year’s number. Key details: The Golden Globes welcomed 11 new members into its voting…
· Bryan Ke
North Korean athlete Kim Il Gyong took home the gold medal in the weightlifting event at the 19th Asian Games on Monday, beating previous title holder Kuo Hsing-chun of Taiwan and smashing her record along the way. Key details: Kim, 20, broke the 29-year-old Taiwanese athlete’s…
· Bryan Ke
Indian heptathlete Nandini Agasara has hit back at her compatriot, who accused her of being a transgender woman after finishing behind her in fourth place at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The context: Agasara, 20, won the bronze medal in the women’s heptathlon event…
· Carl Samson
The five male suspects — including one minor — arrested in connection with the string of robberies that targeted Asian American homes in south Seattle have been charged, according to reports. Driving the news: The suspects, who were arrested on Wednesday, are accused of at least…
· Bryan Ke
South Korea’s women’s badminton team took home the gold medal after defeating China 3-0 at the 19th Asian Games on Sunday, the first time they’ve won the top medal for women’s badminton in almost 30 years. Key details: South Korea won three games against China on Sunday, with An…
· Ryan General
“I just thanked him for representing our shared background and creating opportunities for folks who look like me, have that heritage,” Correa says of Roberts
· Carl Samson
A packaged boba business based in Portland, Oregon, has sparked outrage on Instagram for its alleged whitewashing of tapioca pearls. Driving the news: Founded by couple Parth and Allison Sodha, Better Boba brands itself as the “all-natural” alternative to packaged boba commonly…
· Bryan Ke
The University of North Carolina’s College of Arts and Sciences has reportedly begun its hiring process for three new faculty members who will be taking charge of its Asian American studies. Key details: The three new faculty members, called Asian Americanists, will handle…
· Bryan Ke
Hundreds of volunteers at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, teamed up to sift through mountains of trash to help a 12-year-old Hong Kong chess player find her lost phone. What happened: Liu Tian-yi realized she was missing her phone while attending the…
· Carl Samson
Five male suspects — including one 17-year-old — have been arrested in connection with a series of home invasion robberies that targeted Asian Americans in south Seattle in recent months. Background: At least 14 such robberies have been been reported to Seattle police since…
· Michelle De Pacina
The United States Commission on Civil Rights has released a report titled “The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States,” which assesses the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. from 2019 to 2021 and evaluates the federal government’s role in…
· Ryan General
“When faced with difficulties, do look for a police officer. All of us are handsome,” he was quoted as saying
· Ryan General
When accounting for individuals of mixed race or ethnicity, Chinese Americans still constitute the largest share of the country’s Asian population, totaling 5.2 million
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