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· Michelle De Pacina
2 Native Hawaiians sentenced to prison for hate-crime beating of white homeowner
Two Native Hawaiian men who were found guilty of a hate crime for attacking a white homeowner in Maui has been sentenced in federal court. On Nov. 17, 2022, a federal jury found Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 32, and Levi Aki, Jr., 33, guilty of a hate crime for what prosecutors called…
· Carl Samson
Man pleads guilty to hate crime attack on senior Asian woman in NYC
The man accused of brutally attacking an elderly Asian woman in Midtown Manhattan in 2021 has pleaded guilty to assault as a hate crime and weapon possession charges, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday. Catch up: Brandon Elliot, 41, allegedly…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hate crimes in Los Angeles county reach highest levels in 21 years: report
In 2022, reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County reached a 21-year high, according to a report by the LA County Commission on Human Relations. Record-breaking numbers: The report noted at least 929 people becoming victims of hate crimes in the past year, representing an 18%…
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman charged with hate crimes for throwing coffee on Indian American man and his toddler
A 48-year-old woman from Brooklyn has been arrested on hate crime charges for allegedly assaulting an Indian American man she mistook for being Palestinian at a playground in New York. What happened: In the now-viral video of the attack in Fort Greene on Nov. 7, Hadasa…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asians Are Strong org calls for help in funding self-defense program for Asian seniors
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…
· Michelle De Pacina
New bill establishes first-ever New York State AAPI Commission
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill to establish the first-ever New York State Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission. About the bill: Bill A3301, proposed by State Assemblyperson Jenifer Rajkumar, aims to address the growing needs and challenges…
· Michelle De Pacina
1 in 3 AAPIs experienced racism this year, poll reveals
Despite efforts to combat anti-Asian racism, about 1 in 3 of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) report experiencing racial or ethnic abuse in the past year, according to a poll by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The results:…
· Michelle De Pacina
AAPI voters attribute hate crimes to political leaders’ rhetoric on China: poll
A recent poll indicated that a significant portion of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters in key states attributed the rise in anti-AAPI hate crimes to political leaders’ rhetoric on China. AAPI voters: The survey, conducted by the National AAPI Power Fund from…
· Bryan Ke
New legislation would expand what can be deemed a hate crime in New York
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. and several other lawmakers have teamed up to introduce new state legislation for New York that would increase the number of charges eligible for hate crime enhancement. Key details: Announced on Monday, the newly introduced…
· Carl Samson
Man charged with hate crimes for beating 66-year-old Sikh man to death in NYC
The man accused of fatally beating an elderly Sikh man after a fender bender in New York City has been charged with hate crimes. What happened: Gilbert Augustin, 30, and the deceased, Jasmer Singh, 66, collided on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens just before noon on Oct. 19.…
· Ryan General
Retrieved footage captures teens’ brutal attack on two Asian women in Sydney
The victims were able to retrieve video evidence of the attack through iCloud
· Michelle De Pacina
Anti-Asian hate crimes decreased for 1st time since pandemic start: FBI
Anti-Asian hate crimes decreased by 34% from 2021 to 2022, according to new data released by the FBI. Factors in the decline: Experts attributed the recent decline — the first drop in anti-Asian hate crimes since the beginning of the pandemic — to factors like reduced…
· Carl Samson
NYC Mayor Adams vows protection for Sikhs after 66-year-old man’s death
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has promised to protect the Sikh community following the death of a senior member last week. What happened: The deceased, identified as 66-year-old Jasmer Singh, was driving his wife from a doctor’s appointment when he collided with another vehicle…
· Bryan Ke
Wing Luke Museum kicks off music exhibit highlighting AANHPI artists
Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum kicked off its music exhibit that highlights the contributions of many artists from the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Key details: Titled “Sound Check! The Music We Make,” the interactive music exhibit opened…
· Ryan General
Armed home invasion of Asian family in Washington caught on camera
The near-home invasion comes amid similar home invasions and robberies targeting Asian families in the south Seattle area in the past year
· Carl Samson
Sikh man attacked for wearing turban in NYC bus
New York City police are looking for a man accused of assaulting a Sikh commuter for wearing a turban on a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus in Queens on Sunday morning. What happened: The incident occurred near 118 Street and Liberty Avenue at around 9 a.m. The…
· Carl Samson
Oregon man wanted after hate crime charge for anti-Asian attacks
A man previously arrested for allegedly attacking Asian people in Portland, Oregon, is reportedly being sought after failing to show up to his first court date. Background: Zion M. Cochran, 29, is accused of yelling “I hate Asians!” at a group of Asian people, shoving one Asian…
· Carl Samson
Canvasser, 14, punched and pushed in New York anti-Asian attack
A 14-year-old Asian American intern for a legislature candidate in Nassau County, New York, was racially attacked while canvassing at a residence last week. What happened: The boy, who was accompanying an Asian American adult, was campaigning for District 10 legislative…
· Michelle De Pacina
New York nonprofit to hold pet therapy events for anti-Asian hate crime victims
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…
· Carl Samson
5 charged for home robberies targeting Asian Americans in Seattle
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…