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· Carl Samson
Lawmakers join Sikh community in marking 5 years since deadly Indianapolis FedEx shooting
Members of Congress have introduced a resolution commemorating the five-year anniversary of the mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility that killed eight people, including four members of the Sikh community. The violence A 19-year-old former FedEx employee opened fire at…
· Ryan General
Trump’s Intel CEO clash reflects pattern of politically charged ‘China ties’ accusations
President Donald Trump on Aug. 7 called for Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan to resign, accusing him of being “highly conflicted” over reported investments in Chinese semiconductor firms. The remarks, expressed via a post on his Truth Social network, fit a recent pattern in which Republican…
· Carl Samson
How Anise Health is transforming Asian American mental health care
Editor’s Note: NextShark joined Anise Health as an investor in October. Anise Health, a digital platform dedicated to Asian American mental health care, recently raised $3 million in seed funding. Led by Kicker Ventures, the round also saw participation from Authentic Heart,…
· Ryan General
Silicon Valley Asian candidates’ campaign posters hit with hate graffiti
Two Asian American political candidates in Milpitas, California, have been targeted with hate crimes twice within a week. Campaign signs for city council candidate Bill Chaun and mayoral candidate Hon Lien on the 500 block of Jurgens Drive were first discovered to be vandalized…
· 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
Woman pleads guilty to hate crime for stabbing Chinese student in the head on Indiana bus
Billie Davis, a 58-year-old woman, has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for repeatedly stabbing an 18-year-old Chinese American student on a Bloomington Transit bus in Indiana in 2023. On Jan. 11, 2023, Davis attacked the student, stabbing her in the head seven to 10 times…
· Ryan General
Biden takes aim at Trump’s legacy at AANHPI Heritage Month event
President Joe Biden took shots at former President Donald Trump during a White House event commemorating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Wing Luke Museum launches ‘Confronting Hate Together’ exhibit
Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum is collaborating with two other organizations for a new exhibit aimed at shining a spotlight on racism, antisemitism and bigotry that foster division and hatred within minority communities. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Former state controller could be California’s first woman and Asian governor
Former California Controller Betty Yee has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the state’s gubernatorial race in 2026. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Missouri man charged with hate crimes for vandalizing Asian restaurant, church
A 20-year-old man from Chesterfield, Missouri, has been charged with hate crimes over his alleged involvement in the vandalism of an Asian restaurant and a church last year. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
SF Mayor London Breed faces loss of support from Asian American community
San Francisco Mayor London Breed faces declining support among the Asian community as a recent poll revealed that 80% of Asian voters, who are likely to participate in the upcoming November election, expressed disapproval of the current mayor. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Han’ explained: An emotion unique to Korea
“Han,” in perhaps one of its simplest definitions, is a word that embodies shared emotions of sorrow and resentment. But upon a closer look into its many interpretations, it begins to unravel as an untranslatable concept, with its contemporary relevance and usage reflecting a…
· Michelle De Pacina
70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study
In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that more than 70% still felt unsafe in public settings. Feeling unsafe: Asian American New Yorkers reported feeling most unsafe on public…
· Carl Samson
She could be the first Filipina elected to California’s Legislature
Jessica Caloza, a proud immigrant and women’s rights advocate, could make history later this year as the first Filipino woman elected to the California Legislature. What she’s running for: Caloza is seeking to succeed Wendy Carrillo to represent District 52 in the State…
· Carl Samson
2 charged with hate crime for targeting Asians in Seattle burglaries
Two men accused in a string of armed robberies that targeted Asian-owned homes in Washington state’s King County in 2023 are now facing burglary, assault and hate crime charges. Catch up: Demarcus Pate, 28, and Javez Tubbs, 32, were first arrested on Sept. 27, 2023, along with…
· Michelle De Pacina
New York Gov. Hochul announces $30 million support for AAPI community
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million allocation to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community during a Lunar New Year parade in Queens on Sunday. Hochul’s support: Hochul delivered a speech at the Flushing Chinese Business Association’s…
· Ryan General
Man who hit Korean American sisters with cement block in Baltimore sentenced to 30 years
A man involved in a series of attacks on two Korean American sisters in West Baltimore has been sentenced to serve life in prison, with all time suspended but 30 years. About the ruling: Darryl Doles, 53, faced charges including attempted first-degree murder, second-degree…
· Bryan Ke
Elderly man returns to China after being attacked multiple times in San Francisco
An elderly Chinese man fell victim to multiple attacks — including one that occurred at the beginning of COVID-19 — in San Francisco has decided to return to China after deeming the city as no longer safe. Driving the news: Rongxin Liao, 87, was first beaten unconscious in the…
· Bryan Ke
10% of hate crimes occur at schools, FBI report reveals
Schools or college campuses are the third most common location of hate crimes, according to a new FBI report. Key findings: The report, released on Monday, shows an increase from 7,181 hate crime incidents and 8,492 related offenses in 2018 to 11,643 and 13,346 in 2022. After…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man charged with hate crime for attacking blind Asian man in Florida found not guilty
Allan Chandler Muller, a 36-year-old man who was charged with a hate crime for allegedly attacking an Asian man in Florida in 2020, was found not guilty by a Fort Walton Beach jury. The alleged hate crime: On Wednesday, Muller was acquitted of aggravated battery involving a hate…