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Videos
‘Is there an Asian American accent?’: Viral video sparks discussion
A TikTok user has sparked an online conversation about the “Asian American accent.” Key points: ...
Bryan Ke
Crime
Police arrest suspected leader of burglary ring targeting Asians in Philadelphia
Bensalem Police in Philadelphia have arrested a man suspected of being a burglary ring leader targeting Asian American business owners. Key...
Michelle De Pacina
Entertainment
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Crystal Kung Minkoff announces exit
Crystal Kung Minkoff has announced her departure from Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” ahead of Season 14, express...
Business
Asian American The Jilly Doll now available at Macy’s
The Jilly Doll, designed to celebrate Asian and Asian American heritage and identity, are now for sale at Macy’s department stores, the Jill...
Education
Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools. Key points: ...
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 mo...
$1.5M lawsuit accuses California DA of racism against Asian Americans
Patti Lee, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s former spokesperson, filed a legal claim on Monday, accusing Price of “constantly...
Culture
Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown
Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisc...
Asian American History
The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’
Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that...
Government
This pediatrician aims to be Sacramento’s first Asian American elected mayor
A pediatrician and former state senator aims to break barriers by becoming the first Asian American to be elected mayor of Sacramento. Annou...
Ryan General
News
Edison NJ’s first Asian American cop dies after ALS battle
A trailblazing Asian American police officer in Edison, New Jersey, is being remembered for his valuable contributions and impact to the com...
Sam Song Li says it ‘means the world’ that he got into ‘The Brothers Sun’
“The Brothers Sun” star Sam Song Li has opened up about his thoughts on being part of the Netflix show’s all-Asian cast, e...
TikToker Lynn Yamada Davis, of ‘Cooking with Lynja’ fame, dies at 67
Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her “Cooking with Lynja” videos on TikTok, has passed away at 67. What happened: Davis died surrounded by loved...
Carl Samson
California may soon include AANHPI history lessons in K-12 curriculum
California’s Instructional Quality Commission is set to implement an expanded curriculum in K-12 classrooms to integrate lessons on As...
Civil Rights
Asian American group launches reporting tool for workplace discrimination
Stand with Asian Americans (SwAA), an organization led by Asian American business leaders, has launched a new tool for reporting anti-Asian ...
Georgia gets its first-ever Asian American mayor
John Park, a longtime councilmember in Brookhaven, Georgia, made history on Tuesday by becoming the state’s first-ever Asian American ...
Music
Asian American fans of Olivia Rodrigo say she is reclaiming what it means to be ‘all-American’
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album “Guts,” released on September 8, has garnered attention from Asian American fans for its opening track, “al...
NY man pleads guilty to targeting homes of Asian American business owners in multi-state burglaries
A man from New York has pleaded guilty to targeting the homes of Asian American business owners in an interstate burglary spree. Guilty plea...
Chinese American physicist, WWII pilot Maggie Gee to be inducted into California’s Hall of Fame
Gee’s name stands tall alongside other celebrated figures such as actor and screenwriter Carrie Fisher, singer Etta James and LGBTQ ri...
Longest-running Asian American beauty pageant crowns Kylie Chang, Erin Kwon as winners
The Miss Asian Global and Miss Asian America Pageant — the United States’ longest-running Asian American beauty pageant — has crowned ...
Asian American students less likely to be accepted to universities than white applicants: study
Asian Americans are less likely to be accepted to colleges or universities than white applicants, according to a recent study published by t...
This mom of 2 started her own Asian American doll company after seeing a lack of diversity in toys
A San Francisco mother-of-two has launched a company that sells Asian American dolls after being disappointed in the lack of diversity in th...
Study
Asian American workers most likely to be replaced by AI, study reveals
Asian workers face the highest risk of displacement at 24% compared to their white, Black and Hispanic counterparts. ...
Delaware police warn against South American ‘crime tourists’ targeting Asian American homes
Police in New Castle County, Delaware, are warning against “South American theft groups” (SATG) that allegedly target Asian American homes i...
Shibutani siblings highlight historical AAPI figures in new children’s book
Maia and Alex Shibutani, affectionately known as the Shib Sibs, have become household names as two-time Olympic Bronze medalists in figure s...
Daniel Anderson
R.F. Kuang’s highly anticipated 5th novel ‘Yellowface’ launches to rave reviews
R.F. Kuang, the acclaimed author of the “The Poppy War” trilogy, has recently released her fifth novel, “Yellowface.”...
Film & TV
Jon M. Chu’s ABC thriller ‘The Company You Keep’ canceled after one season
ABC has canceled its romance thriller “The Company You Keep” after just one season. “The Company You Keep” was base...
10 AAPI inventors and innovators who changed the world with their contributions
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month is a time for celebrating our diverse community and honoring those who have paved ...
Bay Area
3 more suspects arrested in robberies targeting Asian Americans in the Bay Area
Three men have been arrested in connection with a string of robberies that targeted Asian Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose ...
Boston
Asian American high school students more likely to feel alienated and invisible, report reveals
A recent study on the experiences of Asian American high school students in Boston has found that they are more likely to feel overlooked an...
Ines Shin
‘Chang Can Dunk’ star Bloom Li reflects on his feature-length film debut [interview]
“Chang Can Dunk” star Bloom Li talked with NextShark about how his feature-length movie debut has personally resonated with him as an Asian ...
Fourth suspect arrested for fatal road rage shooting of Dallas community leader
A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Jin Shin, a Korean American business owner and community...
100-year-old Asian American man dead after Oakland hit-and-run
A 100-year-old Asian American man was killed in an early morning hit-and-run in Oakland, California, over the weekend. Police are now search...
‘I owe my career to Margaret Cho’: Ken Jeong surprises legendary comedian with heartwarming message
Ken Jeong recently surprised legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho with a heartwarming message to thank her for supporting him...
Sports
NASCAR’s Kyle Larson welcomes new baby
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson and his wife Katelyn recently welcomed a new member to their growing family. In a tweet on Monday, Larson, 30, ann...
Feature
More than 70 Asian American groups urge Biden to create Black reparations commission
A force of 76 Japanese American and Asian American organizations has demanded President Joe Biden create a reparations commission for Afric...
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