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· Carl Samson
Neighbors are on edge after an 82-year-old Asian woman was viciously attacked with what appeared to be mace and a stick in downtown Las Vegas over the weekend. What happened: The incident, which was partly caught on video, occurred on Fremont and 9th Streets at around 1:30 a.m.…
· Michelle De Pacina
A 29-year-old man was arrested after allegedly carrying out a series of anti-Asian attacks in the Slabtown district of Portland, Oregon. What happened: On the evening of Sept. 4, Zion M. Cochran allegedly shouted “I hate Asians!” at a group of Asian people who entered the Mama…
· Michelle De Pacina
An Asian national was reportedly drugged and robbed in Colombia by a woman he met on an online dating app. What happened: The man, whose name is withheld, made plans to meet the woman at a restaurant in the southwestern city of Cali, according to the Daily Mail. However, the…
· Carl Samson
Another elderly Asian couple fell victim to a home invasion robbery in south Seattle this week. What happened: A group of five young, male suspects showed up at the couple’s home at around 5 a.m. on Thursday, according to police. They allegedly woke the couple and demanded money…
· Bryan Ke
South Asian New York Fashion Week (SANYFW), which brings South Asian designers from around the world to Manhattan, is kicking off this weekend. Key details: The invite-only event, which will be held at four different locations around the Upper East Side and Chelsea, starts on…
· Carl Samson
Two Pennsylvania state senators introduced on Thursday a bill that incorporates Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) instruction in K-12 schools. About the bill: Senate Bill 839, introduced by State Sens. Maria Collett and Nikil Saval, will require the Department of Education…
· Michelle De Pacina
The owner of the popular Marie Eiffel Market on Shelter Island, New York, is facing a lawsuit filed by eight workers, including six women and two men who are citizens of Thailand, Malaysia, Ecuador and Colombia. Eiffel’s alleged harassment: The plaintiffs, who worked seasonally…
· Carl Samson
New York City police are looking for a man who allegedly made anti-Asian insults before assaulting another man in Brooklyn over the weekend. What happened: The victim, 46, was reportedly strolling around Prospect Park at around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday when the suspect began…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong movie icon Chow Yun-fat was named Asian Filmmaker of the Year ahead of this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Celebrating Chow: Chow’s win will reportedly be celebrated with a screening of his most iconic films, including Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger,…
· Carl Samson
A man accused in the murder and robbery of a 75-year-old Asian man in Oakland, California, in 2021 was found guilty last week. Background: Teaunte Bailey, 28, was one of two men arrested and charged in connection with the incident, which took place at the intersection of Jayne…
· Editorial Staff
Portland police are looking for a man who was accused of assaulting an Asian family in late August. What happened: The incident, which the police have called a “racially motivated attack,” reportedly occurred in the area of Southwest 2nd Ave. and Southwest Pine Street at around…
· Carl Samson
Japan’s men’s basketball team has qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after beating Cape Verde on Saturday night. The winning game: Akatsuki Japan, led by head coach Tom Hovasse, defeated the Blue Sharks 80-71. This was their third win in the Okinawa tournament after…
· Carl Samson
An Asian woman who fell victim to what she believes was an attack against her race during a ride in Los Angeles’ Metro in May is now suing the transportation system for allegedly failing to help her. Background: The incident occurred on the northbound A Line near Compton Station…
· Carl Samson
A crew of 16 individuals has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with armed robberies targeting Asian-owned jewelry stores across four Eastern states. The allegations: The suspects are accused of robbing stores in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia…
· Michelle De Pacina
Seattle police are warning residents of armed teen suspects who are connected to at least 14 robberies targeting families of Asian descent in south Seattle. About the string of robberies: According to police, the armed intruders wearing ski masks have broken into over a dozen…
· Carl Samson
The woman accused of shoving a top Japanese diplomat in Portland, Oregon, has been indicted in federal court after state charges were dropped at the request of prosecutors. Background: Arissa Jean Minyonne Robinson, 23, allegedly pushed Yoshioka Yuzo — the consul general for…
· Michelle De Pacina
Latravion McCockran, the California man accused of carrying out Sacramento robberies targeting Asian women, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison. His plea: On Aug. 8, McCockran, 21, pleaded guilty to targeting and robbing four Asian women in April and May of last…
· Michelle De Pacina
Australian public broadcaster ABC and funding agencies Screen Australia and Vicscreen are producing a comedy series about an Asian woman who is obsessed with white men titled “White Fever.” About “White Fever”: The series is written by Korean Australian comedian and playwright…
· Ryan General
A new study has found significantly higher levels of highly toxic fluorinated chemicals among Asian Americans compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. Forever chemicals: Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,”…
· Michelle De Pacina
This year’s Great New York State Fair now has an Asian Village that recognizes the contributions and history of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. About the Asian Village: The new installment, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, invites…
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