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· Carl Samson
Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent robbery outside an Asian supermarket in South Sacramento earlier this year. What happened: The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred in the parking lot of S.F. Asian Supermarket near Stockton…
· Michelle De Pacina
A new Pew Research Center (PRC) report reveals that Asian Americans continue to face prejudice, with a majority feeling that their experiences with discrimination receive insufficient national attention. About the study: The recent analysis of a survey involving 7,006 Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand’s Cabinet recently approved a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, redefining marriage as between any two “individuals” and ensuring equal rights for same-sex couples. About the bill: The amendment, which was approved on Nov. 21, aims to recognize the right to…
· Carl Samson
A man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a massage parlor in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been ordered held without bail on Monday. Allegations: Marcel Santos-Padgett, 31, is accused of shooting a woman in the head at Angies Bodywork Spa at 383 Pleasant St. at…
· Carl Samson
Police in Bloomington, Illinois, are investigating a string of burglaries that have targeted Asian small business owners in recent weeks. Victim areas: The burglaries reportedly occurred in homes on the east side of the city, particularly the areas between Veterans Parkway,…
· Michelle De Pacina
The Fort Collins police are investigating four separate burglaries that took place within the same month, all targeting homes of Asian families in Colorado. Windsor burglary: In one of the burglaries, a group of thieves broke into an Asian couple’s home in Windsor, stealing…
· Michelle De Pacina
Nonprofit Asians Are Strong is calling on the public’s help in funding a self-defense program for Asian seniors with a first-of-its-kind in-language curriculum. Headquartered in San Francisco, the organization has collaborated with martial arts and self-defense experts to…
· Carl Samson
Asian characters in the top 100 titles on streaming platforms in 2022 were frequently shown in “close proximity to whiteness,” a recent study has found. About the finding: Researchers at the Norman Lear Center at the University of Southern California, in partnership with Gold…
· Carl Samson
The man accused of trailing an Asian couple before attempting to break into their home in Kent, Washington, has now been charged with murder in connection to a fatal carjacking incident. New allegations: Alhusaine Drammeh, 18, and an accomplice, Jonathan Montejano, 19, allegedly…
· Editorial Staff
In 2017, amidst the bustling streets of Downtown LA, an idea was born. Melody “Mel” Cheng, Janet Wang, and a few friends found themselves deep in conversation, discussing work, family, and dating. Upon a friend’s suggestion to record the conversation, AsianBossGirl was born – a…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Third State Books (TSB), a visionary publishing start-up poised to transform the literary landscape for Asian American voices. This collaboration heralds a new era of representation, where stories from the Asian…
· Carl Samson
A woman has been arrested in connection with a robbery at an Asian restaurant in Long Island, New York, over the weekend. What happened: Victoria Ogundipe, 27, allegedly left without paying after taking a bag with multiple food items from Kim Wong Chinese Kitchen on Merrick Road…
· Carl Samson
A girl is winning praises on social media for coming after another girl who allegedly bullied a smaller Asian girl at a high school in California. What happened: A video showing the alleged incidents went viral on Instagram this week. In one clip, a white student dubbed as a…
· Ryan General
Less than 10% of the most popular visuals accurately represent Asian people and their lived experiences
· Ryan General
Filipino adults, in particular, show a significantly higher likelihood of having a history of heart attack, coronary artery disease, and stroke compared to Chinese adults
· Carl Samson
A coalition of 63 Asian American and allied organizations are urging lawmakers to resist the extension of Section 702, a surveillance program believed to disproportionately impact Asian Americans. Driving the news: With Section 702 set to expire at the end of the year, Senate…
· Carl Samson
The man accused of trailing an Asian couple to break into their home in Kent, Washington, has pleaded not guilty to his charges. Background: The incident, which was caught on security video, occurred in the 23800 block of 135th Place SE at around 1 a.m. on Oct. 15. As the couple…
· Carl Samson
Police in San Jose, California, arrested two suspects linked to a Romanian organized crime group that has been targeting elderly Asians for months. About the suspects: Mogos Constantin, 35, and Renaldo Vaduva, 19, were arrested in connection with 25 separate crimes — including…
· Carl Samson
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of burglaries that “exclusively targeted” Asian and Middle Eastern families in Washington state. How they were busted: The suspects, aged 21, 29 and 33, were apprehended at a Costco parking lot shortly after…
· Ryan General
“Some East Asians themselves may embrace this math stereotype and neglect its negative implications for perceived creativity,” says research author Jackson Lu
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