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· Carl Samson
A poll released on Oct. 14 by the Indian American Impact Fund shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among South Asian voters in battleground states, with the electorate notably motivated to support Harris. Results: The survey, conducted among 600 likely South…
· Ryan General
A rising number of Chinese communities in the U.K. are falling victim to “good luck blessing” scams, which exploits cultural beliefs and fears. The scam primarily targets elderly Chinese women and has previously been reported in cities across the US, Australia and Canada. Modus…
· Carl Samson
Critics argue that New York’s “Equal Rights Amendment,” also known as Proposition 1, intended to expand anti-discrimination protections, could inadvertently harm Asian American students by altering admissions standards for the city’s prestigious high schools. The measure will be…
· Michelle De Pacina
Patricia Dinglasan, a former corporate beauty executive from the Bay Area, was pregnant with her second child when she decided to trade safety nets for punchlines. Looking back, the now-48-year-old mother sees that the signs of her path to comedy were always there — she just…
· Carl Samson
A phenomenon known as “marriage penalty” hinder’s women’s employment in South Asia, a new World Bank study shows. The trend persists even without factoring in child-rearing, while men experience the reverse, dubbed as “marriage premium.” What it is: “Marriage penalty” refers to…
· Michelle De Pacina
The Harris-Walz campaign has launched new TV and digital ads promoting Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic agenda aimed at Asian American voters in key battleground states. The ads, part of a $370 million investment, feature small business owners and workers endorsing Harris’…
· Ryan General
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly one-third of American high school students experienced racism in 2023. The nationwide survey of over 20,000 students in grades 9-12 found that racism significantly impacts students’…
· California Department of Public Health
In recent years, the fentanyl crisis has increasingly impacted Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. In California, the number of fentanyl-related overdose deaths among AAPI individuals increased by 16% from 2021 to 2022 (California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard,…
· Carl Samson
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Hmong American families in North Carolina are seeking urgent assistance, particularly with Asian food items and language access. Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane and killed at least 230 people across six states —…
· Ryan General
Natalie Nakase, former assistant coach of the Las Vegas Aces, has been appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, an expansion team set to debut in the WNBA in 2025. The announcement on Thursday marks a historic moment as Nakase becomes the first Asian…
· Ryan General
Chris Woo, a 45-year-old corporate lawyer, is using his collection of over 550 hockey cards featuring players of Asian descent to build community and advocate for the recognition of Asian hockey players. Woo’s collection, which he shares through a dedicated Instagram page and…
· Carl Samson
Novelist Han Kang has made history by becoming the first Asian woman and first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy awarded her the prestigious prize for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of…
· Ryan General
A new report from Stop AAPI Hate reveals a significant rise in anti-South Asian hate online, coinciding with the political prominence of Kamala Harris and Usha Vance. Published this week, the report titled Empowered/Imperiled: The Rise of South Asian Representation and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in 2023 that ended race-conscious admissions, several top universities have reported shifts in their student demographics, particularly an increase in Asian enrollment. The numbers: At Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Asian freshman…
· Carl Samson
Most Asian immigrants come to the U.S. to be with family, according to a survey recently published by the Pew Research Center. While ethnic groups had diverse motivations, the survey highlights family ties as the leading reason for migration, alongside economic and educational…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark is proud to announce that it has taken an equity stake in Anise Health, a pioneering mental health platform providing culturally responsive and affordable care for the Asian American community. This strategic investment reflects our ongoing commitment to empower Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Winnie Greco, New York Mayor Eric Adams’ longtime aide and director of Asian Affairs, voluntarily resigned on Monday after over a decade of service amid an ongoing criminal investigation involving Adams. Her resignation comes after FBI agents raided her properties and office…
· Michelle De Pacina
A 25-year-old Asian woman was mugged in Downtown Brooklyn around 3:25 p.m. on Sept. 28 in an incident classified as a hate crime. While walking in front of 387 Jay St., she was approached by two individuals, one of whom made anti-Asian remarks while the other forcibly took the…
· Ryan General
Disney has announced that Malaysian filmmaker Adele Lim, known for co-writing the screenplays for “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and the Last Dragon,” will direct “The Princess Diaries 3.” “As a diehard fan of the original Princess Diaries, I’m beyond excited to be a part of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Seattle police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in the assault of an elderly Asian man in South Seattle on June 22. What happened: The attack occurred around 8 p.m. near the 5300 block of South Henderson Street, where the suspect, described as a Black man, used a…
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