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· Ryan General
Margaret Cho mocks Lindsey Graham hours after senator’s death
Comedian Margaret Cho mocked Sen. Lindsey Graham in a social media video posted hours after the South Carolina Republican died on July 11 at age 71. According to the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Graham died from an aortic dissection related to…
· Bryan Ke
NYC set to hold 3rd annual AAPI Heritage parade
New York City is gearing up for its third annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural and Heritage Parade this weekend, celebrating AAPI Heritage Month this May. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC sees surge in Asian American GOP candidates for 2024 elections
New York City is witnessing a surge in Asian American Republican candidates for the 2024 elections, particularly in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Key points:
· Ryan General
Meng, Hirono and Chu lead effort to stop GOP’s attempt to revive Trump-era China Initiative
A group of Democratic lawmakers are vehemently opposing House Republicans’ push to reinstate a controversial Trump-era program accused of sparking racial profiling and discrimination against Asian Americans. About the controversial program: The China Initiative, launched in 2018…
· Carl Samson
New York declares Lunar New Year a public school holiday
Lunar New Year is now an official public school holiday in New York state. Key details: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to make the declaration on Saturday.
· Ryan General
11 Trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocates making waves in the AAPI community
As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month, it is important to recognize the invaluable contributions of the advocates who are paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. From renowned artists…
· Khier Casino
New PBS documentary narrated by Sandra Oh explores Atlanta spa shootings and rise of anti-Asian hate
“Rising Against Asian Hate,” narrated by Sandra Oh, honors the victims of the March 16, 2021, shooting and delves deep into the rise of anti-Asian racism and the activism that fights to stop the hate. The one-hour documentary features interviews with Robert Peterson, the son of…
· Editorial Staff
Fact check: US did not ‘bury’ data on anti-Asian hate crimes
A recent tweet claiming that the U.S. government has been “burying” the anti-Asian hate crisis is false. The allegation: In a recent tweet, investor and physician Michael J. Burry alleged that the government is “burying” the “anti-Asian violent hate crime crisis.” As of this…
· Ryan General
Biden signs national Asian Pacific American museum commission bill
President Joe Biden officially signed the “Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act” into law on Monday. “It's about time for a national museum to capture the courage, the character, the imagination and…
· Ryan General
National Asian Pacific American museum moves closer to reality as House passes commission bill
The House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R.3525, a bill that would establish a commission to review the development of the proposed National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. The commission would be tasked to determine the potential costs involved in…
· Carl Samson
Anti-Asian hate incidents up by 47% in Canada, report reveals
A total of 943 hate incidents were reported in Canada in 2021, marking a 47% increase from the previous year. Women, children and East Asians composed the majority of the reports. Nearly half (48%) of the incidents occurred in public spaces, including parks, streets and…
· Carl Samson
Asian American leaders remember Jan. 6 Capitol attack on its first anniversary
A year after scores of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to overthrow the result of the last presidential election, Asian American Congressional leaders have released statements to remind the nation of the importance of safeguarding democracy. Sen. Tammy Duckworth…
· Carl Samson
New York passes historic bill that breaks down Asian American data by ethnic group
Historically, Asian Americans have been viewed and treated by many as a monolith. A newly enacted New York bill creates separate categories for Asian ethnic groups in data collection, which would guide policymakers in addressing each community’s unique needs. Gov. Kathy Hochul…
· Kimberly Nguyen
‘We’re better than that’: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls anti-Asian hate ‘un-American’
The U.S. Defense Secretary affirmed the country had “lapsed” when it came to the rise of anti-Asian hate while giving a lecture in Singapore. Working towards a “more perfect union”: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke about the rise in anti-Asian attacks in the U.S. at the…
· Carl Samson
NY State Sen. John Liu Endorses Andrew Yang for NYC Mayor
After weeks of rumors, NY State Sen. John Liu (D-Queens) has officially backed Andrew Yang in the NYC mayoral race. Why this endorsement matters: As the first Asian American elected to office in NYC, Liu’s endorsement is highly coveted for a growing Asian American electorate.
· Carl Samson
House Passes Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act
The House of Representatives passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act on Tuesday, bringing the legislation to POTUS Biden for his signature. What it’s about: The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in March, aims to aggressively investigate hate crimes,…
· Thy Nguyen
Andrew Yang Receives Backlash After Tweeting in Support of Israel
New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is facing backlash from social media users after posting a tweet on Monday that appears to be pro-Israel. What happened: The former 2020 presidential candidate tweeted on Monday that he is “standing with the people of Israel” and…
· Carl Samson
NY Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) has backed Andrew Yang in his bid to become mayor of New York City. At a press conference on Monday, Meng described the former Democratic presidential candidate as a coalition builder capable of making the crisis-laden city “come back stronger than…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Passes With Overwhelming Bipartisan Vote
A bill to fight anti-Asian hate crimes passed in a 94-1 vote in the Senate on Thursday. PASSED: Today, the US Senate rejects anti-Asian hate.
· Carl Samson
Over 400 Asian New Yorkers Sign a Letter Against Andrew Yang’s Mayoral Bid
More than 400 Asian Americans in New York City have signed a letter opposing Andrew Yang’s bid for mayor, arguing that “representation alone is simply not enough.” Yang, who promised a monthly universal basic income of $1,000 as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020,…