Biden signs bill addressing hate crimes against Asian Americans
The bill amounts to the first legislative action that Congress has taken to bolster law enforcement’s response to attacks on people of Asian descent during the pandemic.
U.S. business leaders launch $250 million campaign against anti-Asian hate
The five-year drive will set up a national infrastructure for a community targeted in a rising number of racial attacks.
Asian American groups push for socio-political clout with funding surge
Asian Americans are the country's fastest growing ethnic group, yet have long been overlooked in national discussions about diversity and racial equity.
Tokyo-born artist and activist Drue Kataoka becomes the new face of Clubhouse
Asian American artist Drue Kataoka uses the Clubhouse platform to discuss art and politics, and has raised more than $88,000 for the Asian American Foundation.
U.S. Olympic hopefuls share experiences of anti-Asian racism
South Korea-born gymnast Yul Moldauer and Sakura Kokumai, a female karateka is of Japanese heritage, both detailed recent experiences of anti-Asian racism.
"It's really sad that this even has to be a hashtag/slogan," Osaka wrote on her Instagram in reference to the #stopasianhate hashtag.
Asian Americans at breaking point amid virus hate
For many, the incident is a haunting reminder of harassment and attacks that many Asian Americans have been facing across the U.S. during the pandemic.
The pitcher, who was targeted by a racial incident during the 2017 World Series, commented on the issue following a rise in violent acts against Asian-Americans.
Biden calls for new law and change of heart after Georgia murders
The U.S. President called on Congress to send him new legislation on hate crimes following the murders of eight people in shootings in the Atlanta area.
Asian American lawmakers call out racist language: ‘I am not a virus’
Lawmakers described the fear rippling through the Asian American community, and argued that the uptick in attacks was a direct result of the rise of anti-China messaging.
For Asian American women, racism and sexism are inseparable
With reports of anti-Asian attacks surging in the U.S., there is evidence that most of the hate, unlike other types of bias crime, has been directed at women.
For Asian Americans, Atlanta shooting sows fresh fear after a year of mounting discrimination
After a year in which reports of hate crimes against Asian Americans have skyrocketed, the shootings sparked fresh outrage, fear and demands for a government response.
