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· Ryan General
Soccer club defends player against racism accusations by Korea’s Hwang Hee-chan
Italian soccer club Como defended its player against accusations of racism after an incident with South Korean striker Hwang Hee-chan of the Wolverhampton Wanderers. During the second half of a pre-season friendly on Monday, Hwang reported that a Como player referred to him as…
· Carl Samson
Ateez’s San addresses alleged racism at Dolce & Gabbana show
Ateez member San has spoken out about the racial discrimination fans allege he faced at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Milan on July 2. Concerns arose after observers noted that his seat lacked a cushion and that he was given a genderless outfit, which some claimed to be…
· Editorial Staff
Lawsuit accuses California DA of anti-Asian racism
Patti Lee, former spokesperson for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging Price promoted a culture of anti-Asian bias in the workplace and violated open records laws amid media inquiries. The suit mirrors a legal claim that Lee filed…
· Michelle De Pacina
ACLU in Labor Board fight after firing of Asian American lawyer over alleged racism
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) fired a Korean American employee over allegations of racial bias, leading to controversy and an unfair labor practice case being filed against them by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
$1.5M lawsuit accuses California DA of racism against Asian Americans
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…
· Michelle De Pacina
Study reveals how Chinese migrants in LA forged their own economy amid racism
A study of Los Angeles Chinatown reveals that Chinese migrants in the late 1800s established a self-reliant economy by engaging in pig-raising and pork distribution. About the study: In the late 1800s and early 1900s, anti-Chinese sentiment became prevalent in the United States,…
· Carl Samson
UK man answers with racism after being called ‘tubby’ by Asian man
A man in Leicester, England, was ordered to pay a fine and other fees after pleading guilty to racially harassing an Asian man who called him “tubby.” What happened: Ross Everett, 26, was on his way out of a nightclub in Leicester City Centre in the early morning hours of Oct.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Racism linked to increased gun purchases among Asian Americans during pandemic: study
A recent study led by researchers from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan suggests a direct link between increased firearm purchases among Asian Americans and racism provoked during the COVID-19 pandemic. About the study: Published in the Journal of…
· Bryan Ke
Woman recounts story of traumatized Asian friend who mistook innocent exchange for racism
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…
· Editorial Staff
Satire website accused of racism for Vivek Ramaswamy ‘7-Eleven’ joke
Conservative satire website Babylon Bee has come under fire after it published a parody article about Vivek Ramaswamy being offered a position to run the Donald Trump “White House 7-Eleven.” What it said: The Babylon Bee, which promises “fake news you can trust,” ran the article…
· Michelle De Pacina
1 in 3 AAPIs experienced racism this year, poll reveals
Despite efforts to combat anti-Asian racism, about 1 in 3 of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) report experiencing racial or ethnic abuse in the past year, according to a poll by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The results:…
· Ryan General
Azealia Banks accused of racism for social media diss against ‘fruity K-pop weirdos’
“Can we all pretty please tell these fruity k-pop weirdos to get out of here with their ghost white bleach booties and trash Michael jackson choreo?”
· Ryan General
$3.4M grant to fund study on racism’s impact on Alzheimer’s risk, care for Asian Americans
The National Institute on Aging will provide the grant to the research led by a research team at the University of Maryland
· Michelle De Pacina
US Commission on Civil Rights releases report on federal response to anti-Asian racism
The United States Commission on Civil Rights has released a report titled “The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States,” which assesses the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. from 2019 to 2021 and evaluates the federal government’s role in…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American medical students face racism, discrimination: Yale study
A new study learned that Asian American medical students often experience anti-Asian racism and discrimination from both the medical community and patients. Details to know: The study was conducted by Dr. David Yang, who now works as a fellow in the Department of Emergency…
· Carl Samson
House reps introduce resolution to call out hate, racism after 9/11
A group of lawmakers introduced on Friday a resolution that both recognizes the tragedy of the Sept. 11 attacks and calls out the hate, racism and xenophobia that has since plagued members of the Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Sikh communities. Background: The…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Desperate Housewives’ writer reveals experiencing ‘overt racism’ from series creator
Former television screenwriter Patty Lin revealed having experienced “overt racism” from “Desperate Housewives” series creator Marc Cherry. “Overt racism”: In her newly released memoir “End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood,” Lin details her experiences working with Cherry…
· Carl Samson
North Korea says US soldier defected due to maltreatment, racism in the Army
North Korea has confirmed the presence of Pvt. Travis King in its territory, adding that the soldier had sought refuge due to alleged maltreatment and racism he faced in the U.S. Army. What North Korea is saying: King, 23, who crossed the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on July 18,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Business owner in Virginia under fire for racism after hitting an Asian woman’s car
A fireplace store owner in Great Falls, Virginia, is under fire for his racist behavior toward an Asian woman after bumping into her car. What happened: The woman, who filmed the altercation, accused Aspen Green Gasworks owner Charles “Chuck” LaGoe of hitting her car while she…
· Bryan Ke
Heightened anti-Asian racism still a problem in Canada due in part to China tensions: poll
A new poll found that more than half of its Asian Canadian respondents believe that racism and discrimination remain a problem in Canada today, with the country’s political tensions with China “evidently contributing to sustaining this abuse.” Key details: The poll, which was…