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· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author Kevin Kwan is Confident His Film Will Be a Hit For Asian-Americans
Kevin Kwan, author of the hit novel “Crazy Rich Asians”, still believes that his upcoming feature film will be a success in the United States with its all-Asian cast, despite Hollywood’s infamous tendency to whitewash ethnic roles. “Crazy Rich Asians”, the film adaptation of…
· Carl Samson
Asian-American and White Infants Receive the Best Care in California’s NICUs, Study Finds
A study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that an infant’s race influences the quality of care he or she receives in California’s neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The study, published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, analyzed…
· Ryan General
ESPN Pulls Asian-American from Covering Charlottesville Game Because His Name is Robert Lee
ESPN reportedly decided to remove an Asian-American college sportscaster from covering an upcoming University of Virginia football game simply because his name is Robert Lee, a namesake of a Confederate general during the Civil War. According to the Washington Times, the…
· Heather Johnson Yu
23 Asian-American Celebrities Tweet Reactions to Charlottesville
On August 12, 2017, an Alt-Right rally took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. The march was met with counter protesters, which in turn was met with a violent attack from a white supremacist who drove his vehicle into a crowd of people, leaving one woman dead and nineteen…
· Ryan General
Disturbing Massachusetts Bill Pushes for Data Collection of Asian-Americans
A bill that seeks to collect data from Asian-American and Pacific Islander ethnic groups in Massachusetts has been met with outrage from the concerned communities in the state, with many calling the proposal a “racist bill”. Introduced by Democratic Rep. Tackey Chan of…
· Ryan General
Asian-Americans Seen as ‘More American’ If They Are Fat, Study Finds
New research published in Psychological Science has found that people view Asian-Americans who are overweight to be more “American,” making them less prone to racial discrimination. In the study, images of people from various races, and of different body shapes, were shown to…
· Ryan General
Asian-American Professor Arrested in North Korea for ‘Hostile Acts’
Another American man is currently being detained by the North Korean government for allegedly committing “hostile acts,” state-run media reports. According to KCNA news agency (via Reuters), Pyongyang authorities arrested Asian American Kim Sang-Duk on April 22 at Pyongyang’s…
· Ryan General
Asian-American Lawmaker Gives The Most Heartfelt Plea Against Bill Targeting Immigrants
A Chinese-American legislator recently gave a tearful speech in a bid to oppose a bill that bans “sanctuary city” policies. Texas Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat, delivered the impassioned remark during a debate about Senate Bill 4 at the state House of Representatives last…
· Carl Samson
Asian-American Woman Tweets Violent Experiences With ‘Super Bipolar’ Boyfriend
A young Asian woman living in San Jose, California gathered the courage to share her violent experiences of domestic abuse on Twitter. On April 22, the woman named “Linda” posted a photo of herself covered in blood while her boyfriend, the abuser, took tissues.
· Max Chang
Asian-American MTV Comedian Praises United For Assaulting David Dao
Esther Ku is a Korean-American comedian who’s a cast member of MTV shows “Girl Code” and “Wild ‘N Out”. She’s attracted quite a following online with her controversial and racially tinged jokes. Some of her gems include: “When I have kids, they’re going to be really weird…
· Ryan General
Asian-American Claims to Be a ‘White Supremacist’ Who ‘Loves White Boys’ on YouTube
As racially and culturally divided as America seems to be in 2017, nothing yet is perhaps more bizarre and conflicted than Ling Anderson, an Asian American who champions White supremacy on YouTube and compares himself to disgraced Alt-right personality Milo Yiannopoulos on…
· Ryan General
Constance Wu Says Media Should Know the Difference Between Asians And Asian-Americans
Actress Constance Wu would like mainstream media to realize the differences between Asians and Asian-Americans. The “Fresh Off the Boat” star aired her sentiments in a recent interview with Allure Magazine, stating that she wishes more people in the entertainment industry…
· Khier Casino
Asian-Americans Went to Movie Theaters More Than Any Other Ethnic Group in 2016
Asian-Americans were the biggest moviegoers in 2016 compared to any other ethnic group in the country in terms of per capita ticket buying, according to the National Association of Theater Owners’ Theatrical Market Statistics Report. In their annual study, the exhibition…
· Carl Samson
SF High School Coach Under Fire for Mocking Asian-American Player With ‘Ching Chong’ Taunts
Don Papa, the head baseball coach at Galileo High School in San Francisco, was accused of mocking an inattentive Asian-American player with a fake Chinese accent. The disturbing incident occurred at Skyline College on February 24 during a match between Galileo and…
· Ryan General
Disney Channel’s First Asian-American-Centered Show Launches With an Unusual Twist
Disney Channel’s new show “Andi Mack” is already making waves among audiences for its unconventional plot and its shocking twists. The show was created by Terri Minsky, the brilliant mind behind the fan favorite “Lizzie McGuire”.
· Carl Samson
New Website Tracks Rising Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans
Hate crimes against Asian-Americans can finally be tracked through one website launched just before Donald Trump’s inauguration. The site, titled “Stand Against Hatred,” was created by human rights nonprofit Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) in an apparent effort to…
· Carl Samson
Asian-American Band Heads to Supreme Court to Fight for Their Controversial Name
The Slants, an Asian-American rock group based in Portland, Oregon, is headed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to end a seven-year legal battle. The group has been trying to trademark their band name, but their applications were rejected for violating the Lanham Act. This law…
· Carl Samson
Asian-American Gun Lover Unloads Shotgun on Burglars, Kills One
A Chinese gun enthusiast living in Lansing, Michigan did not hesitate to fire his gun when three burglars broke into his apartment. These intruders had no idea who they’re messing with.
· Carl Samson
Asian-Americans Are Extremely Pissed at the LA Times and Rightfully So
Asian-Americans are furious over two published reader letters by the LA Times that argue in favor of Japanese American internment during WII. On November 28, the Los Angeles Times published an article in its travel section titled “Our national parks can also be reminders of…
· Carl Samson
First Asian-American Male Olympic Gold Medalist Dies at 96
Diver Sammy Lee, the first Asian-American man to win a gold medal in the Olympics, died from pneumonia at the age of 96 on Friday. Lee, who was also a medical doctor, rose to fame after earning a gold medal in 10-meter platform diving event and a bronze medal in the springboard…
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