42 articles
Crime
NYC man pleads guilty to killing senior can collector because he’s Asian
Before you read: Man arrested for brutally stomping on head of Asian American man, 61, in Manhattan Man who stomped on elderly Chinese man’s...
Carl Samson
Culture
City officials to unveil Korean-language street signs in Northwest Dallas
Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the first Korean immigrants’ arrival in the U.S., city officials plan to unveil Korean-language street ...
Michelle De Pacina
Government
Vietnamese immigrant Thien Ho sworn in as Sacramento County District Attorney in historic first
Thien Ho, a Vietnamese immigrant, was sworn into office as Sacramento County’s 36th district attorney on Tuesday, making him the first perso...
Ines Shin
Profiles
Hmong American journalist Chenue Her honors immigrant parents for putting him, 4 siblings through college
Chenue Her is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by dedicating his and his four siblings’ accomplishments to their Hmong parents. The first H...
Khier Casino
Entertainment
Simu Liu announces memoir sharing his immigrant family’s ‘extraordinary origin story’
Actor Simu Liu took to social media on Tuesday to announce his forthcoming memoir, “We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story.”...
Sarah Yukiko
Asian American History
‘Dreams as boundless as their potential’: Remembering the first Korean immigrants to arrive in the US
The U.S. celebrates Korean American Day every year on Jan. 13. The first large group of Korean immigrants arrived in Honolulu on Jan. 13, ...
‘Heartbreaking and enraging’: Gemma Chan calls for official UK apology to Chinese seamen
British Asian actor Gemma Chan recently penned an essay about her father’s life as a Chinese seaman working for the British merchant navy. ...
Ryan General
Vanessa Hudgens wants to make a movie about the struggles her immigrant Filipino mom faced
Hollywood star Vanessa Hudgens recently revealed that she dreams of one day developing a movie about her mother’s experience as a Filipino i...
Politics
Bipartisan bill to give ‘Documented Dreamers’ path to citizenship blocked by Senate parliamentarian
A proposed bipartisan bill aimed at giving so-called “Documented Dreamers” a path to permanent residency hit a roadblock on Sunday after Sen...
News
He Started With One Domino’s Pizza, Now He’s Worth $10 Million
Trung Vien, a son of immigrants who migrated to Australia from Vietnam with nothing, is now worth millions today by making bold choices and ...
71% of Asian Americans Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines Are Immigrants
The majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) working in essential industries amid the COVID-19 crisis are immigrants, accor...
Asian-Owned Mall in Alabama Loses $200,000 After Being Set on Fire By Looters
A retail store in Alabama was burned down after it was hit by looters last month, overshadowing peaceful nationwide protests following the m...
Bryan Ke
Opinion
Our Generation Will Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic Because of Our Immigrant Roots
Although things may seem bleak at the moment, we can take refuge in acknowledging the strength that comes from our immigrant roots. As the C...
Ernestine Siu
Why Venmo and Queenly Co-Founders Owe Their Success to Immigrant Roots
There are things inherent to the immigrant experience that equips people with the mindset and skillsets necessary to create impactful busine...
Asian Americans are Now the Fastest-Growing Ethnic Group THAT CAN VOTE
In the past two decades, Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. electorate, a new analysis from ...
Beef Jerky Boss Sends Racist Email to ‘Oriental’ Client, Blames Poor English Skills
A Baker, California beef jerky company has sparked outrage on social media after a woman’s business inquiry received a racially insensitive ...
Editorial Staff
What It’s Like Being Chinese in America Right Now
To be honest, I didn’t believe that the virus could come to America. When it first appeared in Wuhan, China, and later spread rapidly and ki...
Karen Zheng
Asian-Owned Nail Salons Across America are Making Masks and Donating Supplies
To help fight COVID-19, nail salons around the nation are donating masks, gloves and other supplies. When donated supplies run out, the nail...
Kimberly Nguyen
Indian Immigrant Allegedly Mistaken for Being Chinese Beaten in Israel for ‘Causing Coronavirus’
An Indian immigrant was attacked in Israel after several unidentified individuals mistook him for being Chinese, blaming him for the “corona...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Listen to Your Tiger Parent’s Career Advice
This is a message for all of the young people who grew up in an immigrant household: be true to yourself and do what you love, even if your ...
Cambodian Refugees Who Escaped the Killing Fields Now Face Deportation from ICE
Advocates representing Cambodian Americans and supporters from across the United States are protesting the recent arrest of two refugees who...
Family Says Unarmed Man Who Was Fatally Shot by Police Didn’t Speak English
A Chinese immigrant fatally shot by a police officer at a drug raid in Chino, California this summer likely failed to understand commands du...
Health
Asian Women Immigrating to the U.S. May Have a Higher Risk for Breast Cancer, New Study Says
Asian women who immigrate to the U.S. may be more likely to develop breast cancer than Asian American women, according to a new study. The f...
Civil Rights
Oregon State Rep Candidate Called a ‘Chink’ in Racist Note
A Republican candidate for state representative in Oregon received a shockingly racist hand-written note on one of his campaign letters in t...
Ziye Wang
Feature
We Asked People to Reveal Untold Stories of Racism Their Asian Parents Faced When They Left Home
Growing up as young Asian Americans comes with its fair share of challenges. However, what we often forget is the difficult struggles that o...
Jin Hyun
Chrissy Teigen Celebrates Her Thai Mom Getting U.S. Citizenship on Twitter
Chrissy Teigen’s mother finally became a U.S. citizen. In a touching video posted on Twitter, her mother, Vilailuck Teigen, is seen reciting...
Decorated U.S. Soldier Who Served Over 4 Years Could Be Deported By ICE
United States Army Specialist Yea Ji Sea, a decorated soldier who served as a medic at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas, is now in da...
NYC Dad Reunites With Family After Judge Puts Deportation on Hold
Xiu Qing You, the 39-year-old father who was separated from his family for deportation, has reunited with loved ones after a federal judge o...
Misc
Teacher Proves Students Aren’t ‘Stupid’ if They Can’t Express Themselves in English
A lawyer who once didn’t understand English shared the heartwarming story of a former teacher who proved that he was not stupid and transfor...
Chinese-Canadian Man Finds His SUV is Vandalized With Racist Graffiti
A Canadian resident was shocked after seeing his SUV vandalized and white spray painted with racist messages. Toronto local Wiley Ko moved t...
Kyle Encina
Uncategorized
Chinese Immigrants Could Soon Take Over ABCs in America
The new breed of Chinese immigrants might soon become the next voice of Chinese communities in America. There seems to be quite a distinctio...
Asia
First Generation Immigrant From Malaysia Gets Accepted to All Eight Ivy League Schools
A Malaysian immigrant in Orange County, California has made an incredibly rare achievement of getting acceptance letters from all eight Ivy ...
The U.S. Just Made it Harder for Foreigners to Get Work Visas
Expedited processing for all H-1B visa petitions will be temporarily suspended beginning April 3, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Servi...
Chinese Father Realizes His Greatest Regret After His Son Dies in Car Accident
A father realized one of his biggest regrets after his son’s fatal car crash and is now committed to helping Asian immigrant parents avoid h...
How a Vietnamese Refugee Founded a Multi-Million Dollar Sriracha Empire
After arriving in the United States, one Vietnamese refugee went on to create one of the most beloved hot chili sauces, easily recognizable ...
Laura Dang
EF
Undocumented Santa Ana Student Gets Accepted to Harvard Medical School
An undocumented student from Santa Ana, California, has much to be proud of after learning she was accepted into Harvard Medical School. Bl...