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· Michelle De Pacina
Yu & Me Books, the first Asian American woman-owned bookstore in New York City, has successfully reopened six months after suffering from a fire. Back to business: The reopening of Yu & Me Books on Sunday saw a large crowd, including local authors and customers, who celebrated…
· Michelle De Pacina
ABC Network’s reality show “The Bachelor” sparked controversy when its official Instagram account mistakenly tagged the wrong Asian American contestant. The mistake: In an Instagram post, the social media managers of “The Bachelor” identified Season 28 contestant Jennifer “Jenn”…
· Bryan Ke
A woman took to Reddit to share her experience with a friend who misread a moment at a Chinese restaurant as a racist attack. What happened: Reddit user Mean-Proposal8, who identified herself as a 28-year-old Chinese woman, said it all started after her friend, Jess, 27, heard a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Allan Chandler Muller, a 36-year-old man who was charged with a hate crime for allegedly attacking an Asian man in Florida in 2020, was found not guilty by a Fort Walton Beach jury. The alleged hate crime: On Wednesday, Muller was acquitted of aggravated battery involving a hate…
· Michelle De Pacina
Tylor Fu, who punched 80-year-old convicted sex offender Richard Gross during his sentencing in a Las Vegas courtroom, will no longer face a battery charge. Fu’s claims: Fu, who claims he was sexually abused by Gross for years, expressed frustration with the plea deal that Gross…
· Michelle De Pacina
While siblings Miya and Kai Cech from California braced the chilly Canadian weather for Mattel’s live-action film “American Girl: Corinne Tan,” the teenage actors discovered warmth in the unique experience of working together along with canine companions. “American Girl: Corinne…
· Bryan Ke
A trailblazing Asian American police officer in Edison, New Jersey, is being remembered for his valuable contributions and impact to the community. What happened: Sergeant Joseph Vincent Luistro, the first Asian American police officer of Edison Township, died in his home…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong film star Daniel Wu has taken to social media to call out Mattel for perpetuating Asian stereotypes in its “You Can Be Anything” Barbie line of dolls. Asian stereotype Barbies: On Jan. 21, Wu specifically highlighted two dolls representing Asian characters: a violinist…
· Michelle De Pacina
The son of an Asian man who was berated for fishing in Australia as seen in a viral video revealed that after the camera stopped rolling, a physical fight ensued, resulting in his father sustaining injuries. What happened: In a video uploaded to TikTok on Jan. 7, user…
· Ryan General
Asian and Black communities in Oakland, California, convened for a meeting aimed at fostering unity and addressing misunderstandings between the groups amid heightened tensions following the killing of local police officer Tuan Le. Catch up: Le, a four-year veteran of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States, with a 15% increase, or about 2 million, in the past four years, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. Growth rates: Pew reports that the increase outpaces the…
· Ryan General
A New York-based Asian American couple has reached a settlement with a Southern California fertility clinic after a mix-up led to the mother carrying and delivering embryos from two different families. What happened: The couple from Flushing, Queens, identified only as Y.Z. and…
· Carl Samson
A man accused of calling a woman an anti-Asian slur before attacking her with a metal scooter was found guilty of assault by a jury on Tuesday. What happened: Thomas Crandell, 39, repeatedly kicked the glass door of the victim’s apartment building on Duboce Avenue just before…
· Ryan General
A 20-year-old MIT student has been dubbed the “Asian Stephen Hawking” for defying physical limitations imposed by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to achieve academic excellence and make groundbreaking strides in mathematics and physics. Triumph over adversity: Benjamin Lou was…
· Bryan Ke
Political newcomer Lily Wu was sworn in as the first Asian American mayor of Wichita, Kansas, on Monday. About the event: Wu, a registered libertarian, was sworn in alongside two Republican City Council Members, Dalton Glasscock and J.V. Johnston, at Wichita City Hall on Monday.…
· Ryan General
A new study has found a link between educational attainment and the genetics of East Asians, challenging previous studies largely focused on Western populations. About the study: The study, conducted by Korean medical researchers in collaboration with a Taiwanese team, involved…
· Michelle De Pacina
A man was filmed berating an Asian man and his son while they were fishing, claiming that they were not allowed to fish as the area belonged to “Australian waters, not international water.” What happened: In the video uploaded to TikTok on Sunday, user @cootercowgirl can be seen…
· Bryan Ke
John Park, a South Korean immigrant, became Georgia’s first Asian American mayor after being sworn in at the Brookhaven City Hall on Monday. About the event: More than 100 people attended Park’s oath-taking ceremony, including Rep. Esther Panitch (GA-51), State Sen. Sally…
· Ryan General
A viral TikTok video shows two Asian co-workers finding themselves repeatedly asked if they are family members, highlighting the prevalence of racial stereotyping in the workplace. About the video: In the video posted on Dec. 23, TikTok user Damir2crazy revealed that customers…
· Ryan General
After being forced to close amid false accusations fueled by a racist stereotype, a Laos-Thai restaurant in Fresno, California, has reopened with a new name and outlook. Catch up: Love & Thai, formerly known as Tasty Thai, faced a tumultuous period in early 2023 after TikTok…
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