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· Carl Samson
A Pew Research Center study in 2023 revealed a startling statistic: 25% of Asian Americans know either “not much” or “nothing at all” about Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This lack of familiarity stands in sharp contrast to King’s profound impact on…
· Ryan General
Have you ever wondered why the Inuit people of Greenland bear a striking resemblance to people of Asian descent? Research reveals that these similarities trace back to their ancient ancestry and their remarkable history of migration and adaptation. Who are the Inuit people?
· Carl Samson
Editor’s Note: NextShark joined Anise Health as an investor in October. Anise Health, a digital platform dedicated to Asian American mental health care, recently raised $3 million in seed funding. Led by Kicker Ventures, the round also saw participation from Authentic Heart,…
· Ryan General
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu, fresh off the success of “Wicked,” confirmed that the long-anticipated sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians” remains in development but won’t proceed until it meets high expectations. Speaking on the “Crew Call” podcast, Chu emphasized, “I won’t bring everyone back…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk sparked discussions on X after sharing reported 2019 data on wage disparity that shows Asian American women as earning more than white men. Musk, 53, reposted the figures first shared by another X user, writing in the caption, “Interesting.” What it shows: The numbers,…
· Carl Samson
Asian business owners are being targeted by out-of-state crime rings using sophisticated methods in burglaries across New Hampshire. The suspects reportedly employ disguises, Wi-Fi jammers and GPS trackers to break into their victims’ homes and steal large amounts of cash and…
· Ryan General
BAFTA revealed its 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort on Nov. 21, showcasing 43 promising creatives in film, games and television from the U.K., the U.S. and India. The BAFTA Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to propel the careers of these individuals through…
· Carl Samson
Adena Ishii has been elected as the first Asian American and first woman of color to serve as mayor of Berkeley, California, narrowly defeating City Council veteran Sophie Hahn in a historic and tightly contested race. Results: Ishii, a 36-year-old political newcomer, won 51% of…
· Ryan General
On the Nov. 15 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” host Joe Rogan and guest Jeff Dye discussed the perceived strong work ethic of Asian people and its impact on the lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Asian American applicants. “They [Asian…
· Carl Samson
Jilly Bing, a company known for its Asian American dolls, has launched its first mixed Asian and white doll, reflecting the growing demographic of over 3.5 million mixed-race Asian Americans identified in the 2020 Census. Described as the “bold, confident daughter of an Asian…
· Carl Samson
The Houston Zoo on Friday welcomed Kirby, a 314-pound female Asian elephant calf born to 34-year-old Shanti after a 19-hour labor. The pachyderm strengthens the zoo’s growing herd, joining siblings Joy (born 2017) and Nelson (born 2020). Kirby stood within six minutes, walked…
· Ryan General
The Washington Spirit, owned by Korean American businesswoman Y. Michele Kang clinched their spot in the NWSL Championship after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against reigning champions NJ/NY Gotham FC. Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury secured the win after saving all three…
· Carl Samson
More than a dozen current and former U.S. employees are suing Taiwanese chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for allegedly favoring Taiwanese and Chinese workers and subjecting non-East Asian workers to a hostile work environment. The legal challenge comes…
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans, as well as less-educated voters, drove San Francisco’s small shift toward Donald Trump in the 2024 election. While the city remained overwhelmingly Democratic, precinct-level analysis reveals that support for Trump grew notably in southern and western…
· Ryan General
John M. Chu recently shared an update on the potential for a sequel of his 2018 hit film “Crazy Rich Asians, noting that the team has yet to finalize a script. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Chu expressed his commitment to only move forward with the highly…
· Carl Samson
Daniel Lurie secured a decisive victory in the San Francisco mayoral race, denying incumbent London Breed a second full term. Results: As of Wednesday night, Lurie amassed 99,235 votes (26.7%) compared to Breed’s 90,503 (24.3%). Despite being relatively unknown when he announced…
· Carl Samson
While most Asian American voters cast their votes for Kamala Harris, a record 39% supported Donald Trump in this year’s election. As many Harris voters continue to look for answers to explain the outcome, Trump supporters are pointing at grassroots efforts, voter education and…
· Ryan General
Anti-immigrant political rhetoric and online hate speech have sparked a disturbing trend of anti-South Asian sentiment in Canada. The prejudice has manifested in verbal and physical assaults, discrimination and exclusionary policies, creating a hostile environment for South…
· Ryan General
Sometimes, all we need is to escape into a world of cinematic joy to remind ourselves that there’s still a whole lot of good in the world. We’ve rounded up a list of uplifting flicks that are guaranteed to put a smile back on your face, no matter what’s going on in the world…
· Carl Samson
More Asian Americans voted for Donald Trump this election than in 2020, according to an exit poll by NBC. This year, 38% cast their vote for the Republican candidate, up from 34% in 2020 when he faced Joe Biden.
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