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· Carl Samson
Asian students racially attacked by taser-wielding man on SF bus
Families and students of Lowell High School in San Francisco are demanding a hate crime investigation and increased police presence after a man brandished a stun gun in an anti-Asian attack on a Muni bus last week. Key points:
· Ryan General
NY man who claims self-defense in Chinatown katana slashing sentenced to prison
An Asian American man has been sentenced to prison after using a katana blade to defend himself and his brother against a group of five men during a 2020 brawl in New York’s Chinatown. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study
In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that more than 70% still felt unsafe in public settings. Feeling unsafe: Asian American New Yorkers reported feeling most unsafe on public…
· Carl Samson
She could be the first Filipina elected to California’s Legislature
Jessica Caloza, a proud immigrant and women’s rights advocate, could make history later this year as the first Filipino woman elected to the California Legislature. What she’s running for: Caloza is seeking to succeed Wendy Carrillo to represent District 52 in the State…
· Carl Samson
Man sentenced to 15 years for anti-Asian hate attack on NYC senior
A man who brutally attacked a senior Asian American woman in Midtown Manhattan in 2021 has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison. Catch up: Brandon Elliot, 43, assaulted Vilma Kari, then 65, outside an apartment building at 360 West 43rd Street in Hell’s Kitchen on March…
· Michelle De Pacina
New York Gov. Hochul announces $30 million support for AAPI community
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million allocation to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community during a Lunar New Year parade in Queens on Sunday. Hochul’s support: Hochul delivered a speech at the Flushing Chinese Business Association’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
How the Filipino concept of ‘kapwa’ shaped PJ Raval’s ‘Who We Become’
“Kapwa” is a Tagalog word that cannot be expressed in a simple English translation, but it is one that perfectly embodies the unbreakable bond in Filipino families and their communities that is especially prevalent in turbulent times. Kapwa implies a sense of interconnectedness…
· Bryan Ke
Washington lawmakers introduce bill recognizing Lunar New Year as a holiday
Washington lawmakers recently proposed a new bill that would recognize the Lunar New Year as a state-wide holiday. About the legislation: On Jan 9, Rep. My-Linh Thai (D, WA-41) and 15 co-sponsors proposed House Bill 2209, which will require the Washington State Commission on…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino Hawaii civil rights champion Amy Agbayani receives Women of Impact Award
A Filipino civil rights champion in Hawaii was awarded the East-West Center’s 2023 Women of Impact Award last week for her dedication to giving voices to marginalized groups in the state for decades. Key details: Dr. Amefil “Amy” Agbayani received the award at a ceremony held at…
· 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…
· Ryan General
API households have highest housing payment burdens, report finds
The report urges policymakers to recognize the increased discrimination and barriers that API households face and ensure progress toward housing equity and inclusivity in the future
· Carl Samson
Pennsylvania senators introduce AAPI-inclusive curriculum bill to fight anti-Asian hate
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…
· Carl Samson
California announces multilingual ‘CA vs Hate’ campaign, $91 million fund to support victims
California is making new efforts to combat hate within its borders, including a $91 million fund to support victims and prevent further incidents. New actions: While hate crimes against Asian Americans in California dropped by 43.3% in 2022, overall figures increased by 20.2%.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jenny Tinghui Zhang’s ‘Four Treasures of the Sky’ wins Idaho Book of the Year Award
Chinese American author Jenny Tinghui Zhang has won the 2022 Idaho Book of the Year Award by the Idaho Library Association for her debut novel “Four Treasures of the Sky.” About the book: Zhang’s historical fiction novel follows the story of a Chinese girl who is kidnapped and…
· Carl Samson
Man who attacked Filipino family in Hollywood drive-thru set to be released this month
A man accused of attacking a Filipino American family in North Hollywood last year is now on track for release after agreeing to a plea deal, according to a report. Background: Nicholas Weber is currently behind bars over the incident that occurred at a McDonald’s drive-thru on…
· Ryan General
TikToker who said she didn’t feel safe in SF after attack is now facing backlash for past anti-Asian tweets
“Asian is not a race, it is a disgrace #sorryboutmyevilness,” she purportedly tweeted in 2011
· Carl Samson
Man wanted for yelling anti-Asian remarks, punching victim repeatedly on NYC subway
The New York Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly shouted anti-Asian remarks before assaulting a victim in Long Island City last month. What happened: The victim, 31, was reportedly standing at the Queensboro Plaza subway station on July 22 when the suspect…
· Carl Samson
New York AAPI communities receive historic $30 million state fund
The state of New York is funding Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations with a record $30 million to support critical services, including efforts to combat anti-Asian hate crimes. Background: First announced in May, the fund, which is part of the state fiscal…
· Carl Samson
White House to host inaugural AANHPI Mental Health Summit
The White House on Thursday will host the first-ever Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Summit, the Biden-Harris administration’s largest event yet focused on delivering mental health care for AANHPI communities. Background: The summit is…
· Bryan Ke
Heightened anti-Asian racism still a problem in Canada due in part to China tensions: poll
A new poll found that more than half of its Asian Canadian respondents believe that racism and discrimination remain a problem in Canada today, with the country’s political tensions with China “evidently contributing to sustaining this abuse.” Key details: The poll, which was…