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· 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…

· Ryan General

Asians Are Now Being Targeted For Hate Crimes in LA, Experts Blame Donald Trump

At a time when minorities in the US are experiencing an unprecedented rise in hate-fueled crimes, a nonprofit group is aiming to provide a voice. Civil and human rights nonprofit Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ) recently launched a website to keep tabs on Anti-Asian hate…

· Ryan General

Korean Teen Who Hates Looking Asian Has Plastic Surgery to Look Like Kylie Jenner

While plastic surgery is way too common in South Korea, there are still parents who prefer their kids to stay away from going under the knife. In such a culture, it can quite frustrating for a mom when her daughter becomes addicted to the procedure. Such is the case of a mother…

· Editorial Staff

There’s a Four-Letter Word All Asian Entrepreneurs Hate But Need To Accept

The “F” word Asian entrepreneurs hate may actually set them free. It’s a word that stirs up feelings of shame and humiliation among Asian culture. However, Asian entrepreneurs’ attitudes towards it may be the underlying reason why the net values of their startups are limited.

· Editorial Staff

Asian High Schoolers Brilliantly Respond to One Question Asians Hate Being Asked

Asian last names are pretty common, which inevitably leads some to speculate whether all Asian people with the same last name are related. Four Asian girls pulled a yearbook stunt to send a message to their white classmates to answer that question once and for all. The four high…

· Editorial Staff

Donald Trump Asked a Harvard Student The One Question Asian Americans Hate Being Asked

Joe Choe is a 20-year-old junior at Harvard University who enjoys calling out politicians and world leaders at political events, especially if they have a history of spewing inaccurate or outlandish statements. Donald Trump is one such politician, but when Choe attempted to…

· Carl Samson

Congresswoman Introduces Bill For Asian Americans Battling Mental Illness

In an effort to combat the stigma on mental health among Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), a new bill was introduced at the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The bill, titled “Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act,” was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu…

· Editorial Staff

Asian Man Brutally Beaten at OC Night Market After Refusing to Let a White Man Cut in Line

This past Sunday at the OC Night Market in Costa Mesa, California, an Asian man was brutally beaten by a Caucasian man and his female accomplices after they tried to cut in line to purchase drinks. When the victim refused to let the group cut in line, a confrontation broke out.…

· Jessica Xiao

6 Things You’re Telling Me When You Say I’m A ‘Bad Asian’

Originally published on Everyday Feminism I’m currently jobless.

· Khier Casino

Racists Permanently Banned From Asian NYC Eatery After Harassing Black Workers

Jason Wang, co-owner and CEO of Xi’an Famous Foods in New York City, posted a video to Facebook showing two customers shouting at two black employees with one throwing racial slurs. The restaurant has around a dozen locations across Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, but this…

· Benny Luo

He Was Bullied for Being Asian, Now He’s a Badass MMA Fighter and Hollywood Star

Meet Cung Le. He’s a badass Vietnamese-American actor and retired MMA fighter who had quite the track record for being an undisputed fighter. He has a professional Sanshou (Chinese kickboxing) record of 17-0.

· Heather Johnson Yu

Why ‘I Don’t Date Asian Guys’ Is Problematic (Especially When Asian Women Say It)

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you’ve heard about Lily May Mac’s scandalous tweets that have landed her some seriously negative publicity. As the days go by, more and more tweets are uncovered, such as her disdain for Asian men, her likening Black…

· Khier Casino

Asian Man Assaulted in NYC After Man Yells ‘We Are White Power’

Police have arrested 48-year-old Steven Zatorski for allegedly assaulting an Asian man in Midtown Manhattan while yelling about immigrants and “white power”, officials said on Tuesday. According to police, Zatorski went up to the 30-year-old victim on Monday morning at around…

· Khier Casino

Southeast Asians in Pennsylvania Don’t Think Donald Trump Does Enough to Stop Racism

The Hampden Township Police Department in Pennsylvania held a meeting earlier in April after Asian Indians in the community expressed concern about recent hate crimes happening around the country. “First there was a shooting in Kansas City, then there was another shooting in…

· Khier Casino

Jamie Chung Calls ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Casting of Half-White Actor ‘Bullsh*t’

Actress Jamie Chung has spoken out against the ongoing trend of whitewashing in recent movies such as “Ghost in the Shell” and “The Great Wall”, calling diversity in casting a “double-edged” sword. “Well, it’s unfortunate but it’s the reality of movie stars. They’re…

· Max Chang

Jeremy Lin Reveals a Sad Truth About Asian Men That’s Rarely Talked About

Jeremy Lin has become a world-wide superstar since starting the whole “Linsanity” craze back in 2012. Since then, there’s probably no Asian American who doesn’t know who he is. With Asian males constantly emasculated in mainstream media, Lin shatters these stereotypes with his…

· Ryan General

Asian American Launches Bra Startup to Help Women with Small Breasts

A new startup has found a solution for women with smaller breasts who struggle to find the perfect bra to fit them. Pepper, a new bra company, may finally put an end to the online hunt for specialty bra stores and the occasional wearing of children’s training bras.

· 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…

· Carl Samson

Caucasian Man Tells Indian-American to ‘Go Back to Your Own Country’ Before Shooting Him at His Home

A 39-year-old Indian-American man in Kent, Washington was shot in his driveway by an unidentified gunman who ordered him to “Go back to your own country!” The victim, Deep Rai, who practices Sikhism, was working on his vehicle in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood when the attacker…

· Editorial Staff

Tinder Issues Lifetime Ban to Racist Guy Who Called Asian Woman ‘Ch-nk’ and ‘C-nt’

Tinder has officially banned Nick Vedovi from using their app — forever. This comes after a viral post made by Facebook user Kevin Tran documented Vedovi’s racist tirade towards his Tinder match after she apparently took too long to respond. Below is a post statement issued by…