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· Ryan General
CDC tuberculosis page highlighting Asian case rates removed from website
A CDC webpage detailing tuberculosis (TB) trends among Asian persons is no longer accessible on the agency’s website. The page cited federal surveillance data showing that Asian persons had the highest TB case rate among racial and ethnic groups in 2023. It also emphasized that…
· Ryan General
Your podcast queue needs more diverse voices
A new study from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University of Southern California finds that the hosts of the top 100 podcasts of 2024 were overwhelmingly white and male, revealing a persistent lack of diversity in one of the most influential digital media platforms.…
· Ryan General
CDC issues travel alert as chikungunya outbreak surges in China
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 travel alert on Aug. 14 warning of an “elevated risk” of chikungunya virus exposure in China’s Guangdong province. About the virus: The mosquito-borne virus causes high fever, rash and severe joint pain and is…
· Carl Samson
DC Chinatown community calls for more protections as cultural district faces erasure
Members of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown community gathered Tuesday to demand stronger protections from the city as Asian-owned businesses in the cultural district fall in numbers. Driving the news: The rally, organized by the Save Chinatown Solidarity Network (SCSN), came just…
· Ryan General
Joe Rogan discusses colleges’ alleged discrimination against Asians on podcast
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…
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman in DC struck in the face with barbecue grill after being told ‘go back to China’
The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has released photos of a suspect believed to be involved in a hate crime. On Oct. 12 at around 9:44 a.m., a woman walking with a friend in Washington was struck in the face with a mini barbecue grill. According to the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: Giant pandas from China arrive at National Zoo in DC
Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, rekindling the tradition of “panda diplomacy” between China and the U.S. The 3-year-old pandas traveled from China to Dulles International Airport in a special FedEx…
· Ryan General
Asian American students most impacted by racism in US schools: CDC
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly one-third of American high school students experienced racism in 2023. The nationwide survey of over 20,000 students in grades 9-12 found that racism significantly impacts students’…
· Michelle De Pacina
DC man sentenced for role in robbery ring targeting South Asian jewelry stores
Timothy Conrad, a 34-year-old man from Washington D.C., was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday for his involvement in a violent robbery ring targeting South Asian-owned jewelry stores along the East Coast. The robbery ring: Conrad, one of 16 defendants charged,…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark unveils ‘The Jeff Kung Show’ podcast with Jeff Kung, Rob Minkoff, and Benny Luo
NextShark, the leading media platform dedicated to Asian and Asian American communities, is proud to announce the launch of “The Jeff Kung Show,” a podcast that brings together acclaimed music artist and Chinese hip-hop pioneer Jeff Kung, alongside executive producers Rob…
· Carl Samson
New analysis exposes significant lack of Asian American broadcasters
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) recently released a groundbreaking analysis titled “The State of Asian American Female and Male TV Broadcasters,” which reveals persistent disparities among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander broadcasters. It…
· Ryan General
Kumail Nanjiani to play DC hero in upcoming series
Kumail Nanjiani, known for his roles in the HBO show “Silicon Valley” and Marvel Studios’ 2021 film “Eternals,” is reportedly set to play the time-traveling superhero Booster Gold in the upcoming DC Universe series, according to “Blue Beetle” star Xolo Maridueña. In the comics,…
· Michelle De Pacina
KCON LA set for its first-ever US national TV broadcast
Annual K-pop music festival KCON LA is set to be broadcasted live, on The CW channel at 8 p.m. PT/ET, for the first time in its history. Scheduled from July 26 to 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, only the final day’s M Countdown concert will be aired…
· Michelle De Pacina
DC’s Chinatown threatened by relocation of Washington sports teams
Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown faces a potential upheaval as local sports teams the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards consider relocating to Northern Virginia, a move that could reshape the Chinese American community. The Virginia deal: The tentative agreement for the…
· Ryan General
Bobby Lee reveals traumatic experiences with Hollywood directors on Joe Rogan podcast
Comedian and actor Bobby Lee has opened up about the verbal and emotional abuse hurled at him by directors when he was still starting in the entertainment industry. Encounters with racism: In a recent interview with host Joe Rogan on the “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Lee…
· Carl Samson
Armed robbers target DC Asian restaurant diners in viral video
Police in Washington, D.C. are looking for five suspects in connection with an armed robbery that targeted diners coming out of an upscale Asian restaurant earlier this week. What happened: The robbery took place outside Philippe Chow in the 600 block of Wharf Street SW before…
· Bryan Ke
NCT 127’s Mark lobbies to play Spider-Man while on Eric Nam’s podcast
K-pop idol Mark said Marvel should hire him if the studio is looking to cast an “Asian-looking Spider-Man” while guesting on Korean American singer Eric Nam’s podcast. How it was brought up: The topic of Mark, real name Mark Lee, 24, being Spider-Man was brought up while the two…
· Ryan General
DC refutes Amber Heard’s claims Jason Momoa, James Wan were unprofessional on ‘Aquaman 2’ set
“Jason drunk — late on set. Dressing like Johnny. Has all the rings too,” the notes say.
· Ryan General
Ice Spice and Matty Healy reconcile after racist podcast controversy
“He apologized to me a bunch of times. We’re good,” Ice Spice said
· Editorial Staff
Chinese police officer goes viral for handcuffing himself to suicidal man to save his life
A video of a police officer using handcuffs to stop a suicidal man from jumping off his residential building in Hubei, China, is going viral. What happened: On Aug. 23, Li Yansong reportedly discovered the man, surnamed Chen, standing on his building’s rooftop ledge.