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· Michelle De Pacina
Cui Chenxi, 13, won gold in women’s street skateboarding competition at the Asian Games, becoming China’s youngest gold medalist. Cui’s win: On Wednesday, Cui outperformed her 18-year-old teammate Zeng Wenhui and earned praise for her landing off a difficult high rail. Cui…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are voicing their outrage after learning that famous South Korean esports star Faker may skip the mandatory military service if he wins a gold medal at the Asian Games. Key details: Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, 27, is among…
· Bryan Ke
Former professional Indian tennis star Leander Paes made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Asian man nominated as a player for a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Moving the news: Paes, 50, was among the six nominated players the organization unveiled on…
· Ryan General
“If Yubin was my daughter, I’d never let them get married,” a commenter wrote
· Michelle De Pacina
China dominated at the Asian Games, winning 20 gold medals and a total of 30 medals on the first day of the 2023 edition. China’s lead: The games began with an opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and watched by 80,000 spectators at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand secured the first-ever esports medal at the Asian Games by winning bronze in a mobile phone game against Vietnam, marking a historic moment in the competition’s history. The gamers: Thai gamers, including Sorawat Boonphrom, Anusak Manpdong, Chayut Suebka, Vatcharanan…
· Carl Samson
A Seattle police officer was put on paid administrative leave after an audio recording allegedly revealed his use of racist and sexist language against a Chinese American neighbor. Background: Officer Burton Hill and his wife, Agnes Miggins, are accused of trying to drive their…
· Stephanie Lamond
Ezekiel Miller, professionally known as “Ez Mil,” was born and raised in Olongapo, Philippines, and now lives in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and record producer was the first Filipino American to sign a contract with Universial…
· Michelle De Pacina
A new campaign called “Stop the Blame” has been launched to monitor and combat anti-Asian political rhetoric in American politics ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. What it’s about: The initiative, created by Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action, aims to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album “Guts,” released on September 8, has garnered attention from Asian American fans for its opening track, “all-american bitch.” Key details: Some TikTok users say the song is a powerful statement that reclaims the phrase “all-American” for Asian…
· Ryan General
AsianWeek held the distinction of being the first major English-language outlet dedicated to publishing content on Asian American topics
· Carl Samson
A mistrial was declared after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the case of a violent Delaware robbery that left an elderly Asian jewelry store owner with serious head injuries. Background: Calvin Ushery Jr., a known repeat offender, is accused of attacking Chang Suh, then 68,…
· Ryan General
Many South Asian survivors are financially dependent on their abusers, exacerbating their isolation
· Bryan Ke
Jury selection recently began in the trial of three Tacoma officers who were charged with the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis in March 2020. Key details: Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins and Asian American police officer Timothy Rankine were charged with the death of Ellis, a…
· Carl Samson
The MBTA Transit Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked an Asian woman at a subway station earlier this month. What happened: The incident occurred at Broadway Station on the red line at around 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 8. The suspect, captured shirtless on surveillance…
· Michelle De Pacina
A man from New York has pleaded guilty to targeting the homes of Asian American business owners in an interstate burglary spree. Guilty plea: U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that James Hurt, 47, entered the guilty plea on Wednesday in Newark federal court to one…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita is among the historic inclusion of five female officials, including two referees, at the upcoming men’s Asian Cup in Qatar next year. The historic inclusion: On Thursday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) selected referees Yamashita and Katherine…
· Ryan General
This highly anticipated exhibition, which took five years to complete, features over 75 of Murakami’s iconic monster artworks, including a dozen never-before-seen pieces
· Ryan General
he respondents attributed concealing heritage to a variety of factors, with embarrassment and fear of being misunderstood cited as common explanations
· Bryan Ke
A new study learned that Asian American medical students often experience anti-Asian racism and discrimination from both the medical community and patients. Details to know: The study was conducted by Dr. David Yang, who now works as a fellow in the Department of Emergency…
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