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· Carl Samson
The city of Burbank, California, is currently hosting an “Elephant Parade” featuring 25 hand-painted, life-size baby elephant sculptures, displayed across the city until Aug. 31 to raise awareness and support for Asian elephant conservation. Created in 2007, the parade was…
· Carl Samson
Jenn Tran has spoken out about the lack of Asian male representation in her season of “The Bachelorette,” which premieres on Monday, July 8. Speaking to Glamour, she said she hopes her and an Asian contestant’s presence in the show would inspire other Asian men to do something…
· Ryan General
Researchers at Fudan University in China have identified a specific gene variant that appears to protect people in southern China and Southeast Asia from obesity. The study, published in the Journal of Genetics and Genomics last month, involved the analyses of 16 basal…
· Carl Samson
Asian applicants to American law schools have increased by 6.1% this year, according to new data from the Law School Admission Council. Meanwhile, Hispanic and Black applicants rose by 8.9% and 6.7%, respectively. Despite concerns after a 2023 Supreme Court ruling against…
· Michelle De Pacina
On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report, noting a 7.1% decrease in overall reported hate crime events from 2,120 in 2022 to 1,970 in 2023. Despite a 10.71% decrease in anti-Asian bias events, hate crimes against LGBTQ+,…
· Ryan General
A new Maryland Department of Health survey reveals that Asian students in the state report the highest rate of poor treatment based on race. The survey, conducted in 2022, involved nearly 60,000 middle and high school students across Maryland. Key findings: Sixty-two percent of…
· Carl Samson
A 58-year-old Asian woman checking her phone was viciously attacked by two masked individuals wielding a baseball bat in front of 37 Monroe St. in downtown Manhattan just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Surveillance footage shows the attackers running up from behind, with one suspect…
· Carl Samson
Texas saw the largest increase in new Asian residents among all U.S. states from 2022 to 2023, with a population growth of 5.5% or 91,921 people, as per new U.S. Census Bureau data. Driven by immigration, this growth rate outpaced the state’s overall population increase of 1.6%.…
· Carl Samson
Fifty years ago, East West Bank opened its doors in Los Angeles with a mission to serve the often-overlooked Chinese American community. Founded as a haven against discrimination, it has since grown into a bridge of opportunities, connecting diverse cultures and fostering mutual…
· Editorial Staff
A South Korean family in Ottawa, Canada, said they have been subjected to two years of harassment from their neighbors. The front door security footage, which recently surfaced online, shows a man and woman throwing eggs, mocking Asian languages and saying they “f*cking hate…
· Editorial Staff
A new study published by Northeastern University on Monday suggests a link between political rhetoric and media coverage blaming China for the pandemic and negative consequences for Asian Americans in the job market. The effect was observed to be stronger in areas with higher…
· Editorial Staff
Derrick Behrens, 32, was arrested in Oakland, California, for committing four armed residential robberies targeting victims of Asian descent. Behrens, who allegedly demanded money from his victims, is accused of stealing cash, luxury purses, and a car during these crimes, which…
· Editorial Staff
Patti Lee, former spokesperson for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging Price promoted a culture of anti-Asian bias in the workplace and violated open records laws amid media inquiries. The suit mirrors a legal claim that Lee filed…
· Editorial Staff
At the “House of the Dragon” premiere in Paris last week, Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, confirmed to Variety that Jon M. Chu’s 2018 rom-com hit “Crazy Rich Asians” is being developed into a series. Bloys did not provide specific details about the project.…
· Editorial Staff
The 1st Asian American and trans Miss Maryland USA: Bailey Anne Kennedy, 31, made history on June 1 by becoming the first transgender woman to win the title of Miss Maryland USA. Kennedy, who is of Cambodian descent, also broke barriers as the first Asian American and military…
· Editorial Staff
Asian American pleads guilty to shooting Jews in LA hate crimes: Jaime Tran, 29, pleaded guilty last week to federal hate crimes and firearm offenses for shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles’ Pico-Robertson neighborhood last year. Tran, previously of Riverside, admitted to two…
· Editorial Staff
San Diego man sentenced for hate crime against Asian American cop: Defendant John Richards, 68, pleaded guilty to battery on a police officer and a hate crime for striking and yelling racial slurs at an unnamed Asian American officer in 2022. He was sentenced to one year of…
· Ryan General
An 18-year-old American TikToker living in Thailand has sparked a debate after ranking Singapore last on a list of seven Asian countries he had visited. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
A controversial tip from the second edition of The Princeton Review’s “Cracking College Admissions” that advises applicants with “Asian-sounding names” to include a photo of themselves to prove their race has sparked discussions on social media. Key points:
· Carl Samson
The Square and Circle Club, the nation’s oldest Chinese and Asian American women’s service organization, is set to celebrate a century of dedicated community service and philanthropy in San Francisco next month. Key points:
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