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Asian-owned businesses see a sharp rise in anti-Asian reviews on Yelp
In 2022, Yelp removed 475 reviews targeting Asian-owned businesses that were deemed “hateful, racist, or potentially harmful.” This represents a 5,178% increase from 2021, the highest among any identity group.
Elenor Mak, entrepreneur and mother, launches Asian American doll company after struggling to find adequate representation
After searching for a doll that looked like her daughter, Elenor Mak was disappointed by the dolls she found which amounted to nothing more than “clichés, stereotypes, and dolls painted tan over an existing white doll mold,” says Elenor. “I was reminded of my own childhood – of not seeing myself reflected in the world around me, of feeling like I did not belong.”
Brandon Tsay, the man who disarmed the Monterey Park shooter speaks out
Brandon Tsay is a hero. As Saturday night’s Lunar New Year celebrations were coming to an end at his family’s dance studio, Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, California, 26-year-old Tsay turned around and saw a man holding a gun.
At least 10 people were killed at a mass shooting during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California
While much of the world is celebrating Lunar New Year, many are in mourning as 10 people were shot and killed at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
Anti-Asian racism resulted in a $7.4 billion loss for Asian restaurants in 2020
According to a new study from researchers from Boston College, the University of Michigan, and Microsoft Research, published January 19, 2023, in the Nature Human Behaviour journal, anti-Asian racism resulted in a $7.4 billion loss for Asian restaurants in 2020.
Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan win Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes
It was a big night at the Golden Globes for Asian representation. Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan won in major categories for their performances in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
A robot of Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, installed at Louis Vuitton’s flagship store in New York City
A robot of Yayoi Kusama has been installed in the window of Louis Vuitton’s New York City store.
Sheng Thao will become the most prominent Hmong American politician when she is sworn in as Oakland's mayor
Sheng Thao, the daughter of refugees, will become Oakland’s first Hmong mayor and the most prominent Hmong American politician when she is sworn in on January 9th.
Mall of America welcomed its first-ever Asian American Santa Claus this year
49-year-old Allan Siu joined Mall of America’s team of Santas as its first-ever Asian American Santa.
Michelle Yeoh shows Jackie Chan some tough love in this interview on the “Late Show with David Letterman” in 1997
Michelle Yeoh appears on the “Late Show with David Letterman” to support the James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies, in this interview from 1997.
Purdue University Northwest faculty senate calls for Chancellor Thomas Keon's resignation after he mocked Asian accents during commencement
The Purdue University Northwest faculty senate is calling for Chancellor Thomas Keon's resignation after he mocked Asian accents during the morning commencement for the university’s College of Business and College of Nursing on December 10th.
H.E.R. becomes the first Filipina and Black person to portray Belle
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, more popularly known as H.E.R., becomes the first Filipina and Black person to portray Belle in the upcoming live musical.
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” has been nominated for 6 Golden Globes
The 2023 Golden Globe nominations have been announced and Everything Everywhere All at Once has been nominated for six awards, including the highly coveted Best Picture and Best Actress categories.
Man allegedly yells “Go back to China” before hitting Asian man with car
Authorities say 77-year-old John Sullivan of Quincy, Massachusetts is facing two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a crash with personal injury, and a civil rights violation.
“The Menu” Review: Deliciously dark with a side of satire and humor
Eleven exclusive guests travel to a posh restaurant on a secluded island in the Pacific Northwest where celebrity-chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish multiple-course menu with more than what the guests have bargained for.
Tammel Esco, the man who stomped, spat on, and punched a 67-year-old Filipina woman 127 times, gets 17.5 years in prison
Tammel Esco pled guilty on Sept. 27, 2022, to Assault in the First Degree as a Hate Crime, a violent felony, and has been held without bail since his arrest by the Yonkers Police Department on March 11, 2022. Esco appeared in court on Nov. 29, 2022 and was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison.
Father and son chase after three men who robbed their Thai restaurant
On Thanksgiving morning around 4 a.m., three men from L.A. County broke into Thai Tuk Tuk, a restaurant in Corona, California. Security cameras show two men breaking into the restaurant while another camera shows a third man taking cash from the register.
Olympic Champion Nathan Chen stars in the "Hold Me Closer" (acoustic) video by Elton John and Britney Spears
Olympic gold medalist and three-time World champion Nathan Chen stars in the “Hold Me Closer” (acoustic) video by music icons, Elton John and Britney Spears.
Two-year-old Murakata Nonoka sets Guinness World Record for “Youngest Solo Artist to Release an Album”
Japanese 2-year-old Murakata Nonoka, popularly known as Nono-chan, has just been awarded a Guinness World Record for being the “Youngest Solo Artist to Release an Album.”
President Biden meets with China's President, Xi Jinping; the two clash over Taiwan
Ahead of the G20 summit, President Biden met face-to-face with China’s President, Xi Jinping, in a meeting that lasted three and a half hours. The two leaders discuss Taiwan, among other topics.
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