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Chinese American scientist awarded historic settlement for false espionage charges and wrongful termination
The U.S. government has reached a historic settlement with Chinese American scientist Sherry Chen, an award-winning hydrologist who was employed by the National Weather Service.
Fast facts about Asian American voters
As the fastest growing demographic in the country, Asian American votes are becoming increasingly sought after because they are essential to winning many key races throughout the country.
More than 150 people die at Halloween celebration in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea
More than 150 people have died at an overcrowded Halloween celebration in Seoul, South Korea.
Remembering Anna May Wong through pictures and her own words; Wong is the first Asian American to be featured on U.S. currency
First announced this time last year, the time has come — Anna May Wong will officially become the first Asian American to be featured on U.S. currency.
Kerry Washington interviews Daniel Dae Kim and her followers react after seeing Daniel for the first time
Kerry Washington invited Daniel Dae Kim on to her YouTube series, Street You Grew Up On, to share his childhood story.
‘The Joy Luck Club’ is getting a sequel
Amy Tan is teaming up with screenwriter Ron Bass to create a sequel to the 1993 film, The Joy Luck Club.
Constance Wu shares her journey to healing in a candid discussion with ‘Red Table Talk’
Constance Wu is back and she’s sharing her journey from hurt to healing. In a candid interview, Constance sits down with the hosts of Red Table Talk to discuss *those tweets* and what actually happened before and after.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks with Margaret Cho and Lisa Ling about the stereotypes that try to limit and define Asian women
Both Margaret and Lisa discuss Asian American tropes, their careers, representation, and the Asian American women who inspired them.
68-year-old Korean American small business owner brutally beaten and robbed
A 68-year-old Korean American jewelry shop owner was brutally beaten and robbed in Wilmington, Delaware. The attack happened at Solid Gold Jewelers (109 W 9th St.) in downtown Delaware on September 15th.
NYC to install security cameras on every subway car
New York Governor Hochul has announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be installing two security cameras on all of the city’s 6,400+ subway cars.
Dara Yu wins MasterChef Season 12
Dara Yu wins MasterChef Season 12!
‘Squid Game’ made history at last night’s 74th Emmy Awards
‘Squid Game’ just made history at last night’s 74th Emmy Awards. After racking up 14 nominations, becoming the first non-English language series to be nominated for outstanding drama series, the show walked away with multiple awards.
Lady Gaga dedicates performance to Asian American hairstylist, Frederic Aspiras
Lady Gaga dedicated a performance to Asian American hairstylist, Frederic Aspiras. Frederic is of Vietnamese and Filipino descent and has styled Gaga’s hair and designed her wigs for nearly 15 years.
Scott Eli Harris of Texas sentenced to prison for sending threatening messages to a prominent Asian doctor
52-year-old Scott Eli Harris of Aubrey, Texas has been sentenced to six months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for sending threatening messages to Dr. Leana Wen, a prominent Maryland medical doctor who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Elderly Asian woman fatally shot in Oakland's Little Saigon
A 60-year-old Asian woman was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in Oakland, California’s Little Saigon.
Dylan Kesterson of Portland is charged with additional anti-Asian bias crimes
According to Kesterson’s arrest record, he now has 17 bias/hate crime charges against him with potentially more on the way.
75-year-old father killed in hit-and-run
Police are searching for the driver of a black BMW that they say struck and killed 75-year-old Be Tran.
Jose Gomez III sentenced to 25 years in prison on hate crime charges for attacking an Asian family
The Department of Justice has announced that 21-year-old Jose Gomez III, 21, of Midland, Texas, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on hate crime charges for attacking an Asian family of Burmese descent that he believed to be Chinese.
Janet Yang makes history as the Academy's new President; a first for a person of Asian descent
Congratulations are in order for Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winning producer Janet Yang, as she has been elected as the Academy’s newest President.
New York state senator shares racist voicemail he received
New York state senator John Liu shares a hate-filled voicemail he received to his office.
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