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· Michelle De Pacina
Patti Lee, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s former spokesperson, filed a legal claim on Monday, accusing Price of “constantly and openly” making derogatory comments against Asian Americans. The lawsuit: Lee is seeking a $1.5 million settlement for emotional…
· Ryan General
Senator Roger Marshall (R, KS-1) propagated unsubstantiated claims about Chinese-owned massage parlors being part of a vast conspiracy during an appearance on a Fox News program. The gist: On a recent segment of Fox News‘ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo,” Sen.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Lucky Ramen and Sushi, a pan-Asian restaurant in Manchester, England, publicly slammed an unnamed influencer’s request for a free meal in exchange for social media exposure. Exposing the influencer: The business owners shared a screenshot of the influencer’s initial request and…
· Ryan General
Asian elephants in India’s Bengal region have been observed mourning and burying their dead calves, a recent study by Indian scientists has documented. What the scientists found: The study, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, details five instances between 2022 and 2023…
· Michelle De Pacina
FBI agents conducted searches at two residences belonging to Winnie Greco, a longtime associate of New York Mayor Eric Adams. About the raid: The morning raids took place at two of Greco’s Bronx properties, which are located on the same block, at around 6 a.m. on Thursday.…
· Carl Samson
A New Jersey man has been arrested for breaking into a residence in Central New York because it belonged to an Asian American business owner, according to police. What happened: Cristian Pena Ramos, 24, of Newark, allegedly burglarized the victim’s home in Manlius on Tuesday,…
· Carl Samson
Two men accused in a string of armed robberies that targeted Asian-owned homes in Washington state’s King County in 2023 are now facing burglary, assault and hate crime charges. Catch up: Demarcus Pate, 28, and Javez Tubbs, 32, were first arrested on Sept. 27, 2023, along with…
· Ryan General
Asian Americans are almost twice as likely to shop at Costco as the general population, a new study finds. By the numbers: While representing only 7% of the U.S. population, Asian Americans make up 10% of the wholesale giant‘s customer base, according to market research firm…
· Michelle De Pacina
Wisconsin may become the next state to mandate the teaching of Asian American history as a bill requiring such has moved closer to approval. Senate’s vote: On Tuesday, the state’s Senate committee voted 6-1 to advance the legislation, SB 240, which proposes adding teachings on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Microsoft and Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), a nonprofit, civil rights organization, has launched a first-ever digital platform to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. About the platform: Developed in collaboration with Asian Americans…
· Michelle De Pacina
A man charged with a federal hate crime in connection with an attack against an Asian American student at the University of Cincinnati (UC) in 2021 has pleaded guilty. Catch up: Darrin Johnson, 27, of Avondale, is accused of punching a male Asian American student in an…
· Michelle De Pacina
A racist incident at an Asian restaurant in North Carolina, where a customer left a derogatory note on a receipt, has ignited online outrage. What happened: On Saturday, a customer named Autumn Bray left a note on her $71.38 bill receipt at the Wafu Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi…
· Bryan Ke
A woman is facing backlash on social media after being filmed harassing an Asian professional dog walker and hurling racist and xenophobic remarks at her. How it started: TikTok user Cindy explained in her post on Monday that the incident started on Feb. 7 when she asked the…
· Michelle De Pacina
A study shows that Asian American students — especially South Asian applicants — are less likely to attend Ivy League and other prestigious institutions compared to white students despite having similar academic and extracurricular credentials. Key findings: The study, recently…
· Ryan General
While Asian cuisines have significantly enriched American food culture, some dishes we think of as “traditional” actually have surprising American roots. Beyond just being delicious, these American-born Asian cuisines represent immigrant ingenuity, cultural exchange and, in many…
· Carl Samson
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
A new survey reveals that large majorities of people in East Asia believe men and women should share familial responsibilities. The results: The survey, which was conducted by the Pew Research Center from June to September 2023 in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and…
· Bryan Ke
BTS has surpassed the 38 billion stream mark on Spotify, reportedly marking a first for any group or Asian act. Making history: BTS crossed 38 billion total streams on Spotify this week, as per music data website Kworb. Tracks with the highest streams include “Dynamite” (1.8…
· Michelle De Pacina
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case alleging discrimination against Asian American students in admissions at the elite Thomas Jefferson (TJ) High School for Science and Technology in Virginia. About the case: The case challenged the Fairfax County School…
· Carl Samson
A now-elusive, mango-flavored ice cream that mimics the fruit’s look and comes in sturdy packaging has become the latest craze on TikTok, with users documenting their quests to find and finally taste it. About the ice cream: Hailing from China, the frozen treat, known as…
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