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· Michelle De Pacina
NJ community demand justice, police reform in 3rd rally for Victoria Lee
A third rally was held for Victoria Lee, a 26-year-old fatally shot by police in her apartment during a mental health crisis in July, on Wednesday morning as community members and Korean American organizations gathered at Fort Lee Borough Hall. Cries for justice: Organized by…
· Carl Samson
Radio journalist attacked in Canada over reporting on South Asian community
Rishi Nagar, the news director and host of RED FM Calgary, was attacked on Sunday in an apparent retaliation for his reporting on recent criminal incidents involving the South Asian community. Surveillance footage reportedly shows two men confronting Nagar outside the Rio…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Jose moves closer to 6th Costco location amid community concerns
On Sept. 25, San Jose, California’s Planning Commission certified an environmental impact report for a proposed sixth Costco location, set for a city council vote on Oct. 22. The site, near Prospect High School, has drawn opposition from local residents concerned about increased…
· Ryan General
Denver community rallies to replace missing Chinatown marker
A historical marker commemorating Denver’s Chinatown, which mysteriously disappeared in December, has been reinstalled at its original location at 19th and Lawrence Streets this week. First installed by Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) in August 2023, the tall, metal and…
· Bryan Ke
Over 24,000 Indian Americans sign up for Modi’s community event
More than 24,000 Indian Americans from at least 42 states registered to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “The Modi and US Progress Together” address at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on Sep. 22. The expected attendance for the one-day event…
· Michelle De Pacina
Anchorage community demands justice after fatal police shooting of 16-year-old
Hundreds marched in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, to demand justice and reforms following the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Easter Leafa in her family’s apartment on Aug. 13. Community leaders and Leafa’s family expressed grief and called for transparency,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vancouver scammers steal nearly $6M from Chinese Canadian community
Vancouver authorities report that scammers targeted the city’s Chinese Canadian community members, stealing nearly $6 million since the beginning of the year. The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is currently investigating 26 cases but believes there are more unreported…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC Chinese community rallies against planned homeless shelter
Thousands from the Chinese communities of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan protested on Sunday, starting at Foley Square and marching to Cadman Plaza Park in Brooklyn. The demonstration followed the arrest of Brooklyn City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, who bit a deputy police chief…
· Carl Samson
Hawaii governor signs 13 bills aimed at Native Hawaiian communities
Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed 13 pieces of legislation directed at Native Hawaiian communities on June 28. The bills primarily cover housing, education and tourism. Kaiapuni education: HB 2074, one of Friday’s key bills, mandates the Department of Education to develop a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hindu community in Nevada alleges discrimination over temple construction restrictions
The Hindu community in Henderson, Nevada, is accusing the city of discrimination, citing a 2023 ordinance change that restricts religious assemblies on certain areas. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Jane Fonda Day’ to be moved amid outcry from Vietnamese community
Amid intense backlash, Los Angeles County supervisors are rescheduling “Jane Fonda Day” after setting it on April 30, a date of mourning for many Vietnamese Americans. Key points:
· Ryan General
Apple CEO Tim Cook packs Hanoi visit with Vietnamese coffee and community engagement
During his two-day trip to Vietnam, Apple CEO Tim Cook immersed himself in Vietnamese coffee culture, entertainment and the local tech scene. Key points:
· Ryan General
Community demands answers on stalled Korean American National Museum in LA
Korean American advocates are calling for accountability over the stalled construction of the proposed Korean American National Museum in Los Angeles. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Twin Cities Hmong community call for change after cop who fatally shot war hero receives no charges
Members of the Twin Cities Hmong community are calling for changes after the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office decided not to charge a St. Paul police officer who fatally shot 65-year-old Yia Xiong last year. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
SF Mayor London Breed faces loss of support from Asian American community
San Francisco Mayor London Breed faces declining support among the Asian community as a recent poll revealed that 80% of Asian voters, who are likely to participate in the upcoming November election, expressed disapproval of the current mayor. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Microsoft, AAJC launch digital Asian Resource Hub to connect AAPI to community resources, data
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
Young Chinese women are resorting to AI boyfriends for better communication
Young Chinese women are increasingly turning to AI boyfriends, appreciating their chatbot companions’ ability to communicate better than a real man. About the AI boyfriends: The AI chatbot boyfriends stem from an app called Glow, developed by Shanghai start-up MiniMax. The free…
· Bryan Ke
AsiaSF restaurant, a beacon for the SF transgender community, to close after 26 years
AsiaSF, a bar and restaurant that also serves as a beacon for transgender inclusivity in San Francisco, is closing its doors permanently next month. Breaking the news: The San Francisco Asian fusion restaurant broke the news in a Facebook post on Feb. 7, announcing that it will…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Asian, Black communities jointly celebrate Lunar New Year, Black History Month in Oakland
Asian and Black communities in Oakland, California, held their second annual joint Lunar New Year and Black History Month celebration over the weekend in a show of solidarity. Where it happened: The Lunar New Year x Black History Month Community Celebration was held at the…
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