It’s impossible to escape the news of anti-Asian racism. Recently, a (now unemployed) Brentwood, Calif. realtor went viral after unleashing a racially-charged diatribe upon a mortified Asian American passerby. The…
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AAPI Women Speak Up About Hate
…session about Anti-Asian American harassment. Asians Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is hosting a webinar on March 24 at 6pm ET that will touch on the anti-Asian violence that has…
Asian Activism Goes Viral as Anti-Asian Violence Rises
While anti-Asian sentiment is nothing new, it is jarring to see just how astronomical the numbers of hate crimes have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Just in the past few…
A Generational Threat: The Disturbing American History Of Anti-Asian Discrimination
…severe burns across her body, face and hands. https://twitter.com/KTSMtv/status/1246973399269859328?s=20 These are just a handful of the thousands of reported cases of anti-Asian hate and violence that have erupted across the…
Q&A: Daniel Wu is More Than an Action Star
…last question, you’ve been vocal about anti-Asian racism, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19, how do you hope to use your platform to make a change toward the causes you…
The Lookout: Upcoming AAPI Film, Music and Book Adaptations to Get Excited About
…life through her new PBS documentary. The project, titled “Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir,” aired on May 3 and shed light on her family, career and opinions on anti-Asian racism. “The…
Q&A: Karen Cho Is Giving ‘Big Fight in Little Chinatown’ to Communities Everywhere
…you filmed this during the pandemic, did what was happening with anti-Asian racism or the mega jail in New York City inform how you were going to cover these Chinatowns? …
November Issue: Q&A With Former ‘Simpsons’ Writer Daniel Chun
…industry has changed. There are more channels now for more specific world views and demographics. What do you think about the anti-Asian racism that still occasionally flares up in the…
Ivan Shaw Takes on the Wild, Wild West in ‘That Dirty Black Bag’
Somewhere in the American wild west, a gunslinging vigilante traverses the deserts with a mission on his mind and a black bag over his shoulder. As for what’s inside the…
Women Make History For The AAPI Community At The 93rd Academy Awards
…Her win comes amidst anti-Asian racism in the United States but during her acceptance speech, she reminds everyone of an adage she grew up with: people at birth are inherently…
Hate Is A Virus Creators Are Going Beyond Hashtags
…#HateIsAVirus, with the end goal being to spread awareness of the rise in xenophobia in the U.S. The photos revealed the real-life, flesh-and-blood human beings affected by anti-Asian hate. To…
Masala: Ludi Lin Lives Out a Childhood Dream As Liu Kang in ‘Mortal Kombat’
…above to hear Lin’s reaction to the “Mortal Kombat” trailer, his latest projects, including The CW’s “Kung Fu,” and how he hopes to champion the fight against anti-Asian racism. https://youtu.be/NYH2sLid0Zc…
The Lookout: Yuka Saso’s Landmark Win, ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Stars’ Frustrations with Writers and More
https://youtu.be/-CKJzLaHoII Editor’s note: Adapted from our monthly listicles, “The Lookout” is our new weekly series bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in AAPI entertainment. We’re doing the legwork,…