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Anti-Asian racism still haunts San Francisco community

Friday, March 3 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Russell Jeung's family was forcibly removed from their homes in Monterey, California, in the late 1800s."When the townspeople wanted the Chinese out, the landlord evicted them. When the Chinese wouldn't leave, a fire burned down the entire village," Jeung, co-founder of... Read More.

California police arrest suspect in anti-Asian hate incidents over the holiday weekend

Monday, December 26 by ABC News

(SAN RAMON, Calif.) -- An arrest has been made following an incident of anti-Asian hate that occurred in California's East Bay over the Christmas holiday weekend.San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson announced the arrest of suspect Jordan Douglas Krah in a tweet Monday evening.... Read More.

Advocates turn to public health approach to combat anti-Asian hate

Sunday, May 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stop AAPI Hate has become a leading force in tracking and addressing the rise in anti-Asian attacks in communities across the country.The leaders behind this group are taking to the California legislature to turn this community-driven effort into legislation with its... Read More.

Amid anti-Asian hate, these groups share what needs to be done next

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the U.S. recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month amid a staggering rise in violence against this community, activist groups who have been devoted to stopping hate are reflecting and looking towards the future."I have been doing... Read More.

“This s*** needs to stop” — ‘The Boys’ star Karen Fukuhara reveals she was the victim of an anti-Asian hate crime

Thursday, March 17 by ABC News

(NOTE LANGUAGE) On her Instagram, The Boys' Karen Fukuhara reveals that she was hit in the head in what's become a disturbing trend of anti-Asian attacks in this country. "Today I was struck in the head by a man," the 30-year-old American actress began a series of messages, explaining... Read More.

Atlanta spa victims’ families reflect on 1-year anniversary, anti-Asian hate

Wednesday, March 16 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- In the year since a gunman killed eight people at three Atlanta-based Asian-owned or operated spas, family members who lost a loved one say the pain is still fresh.Robert Peterson, whose mother, Yong Ae Yue, 63, was the last person killed in... Read More.

Margaret Cho says she’s forgiven Jay Leno for his past anti-Asian jokes

Monday, June 28 by ABC News

Margaret Cho says she is "pleased" that Jay Leno has apologized for using Asians as punchline.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly on Sunday, the Good on Paper expressed that she holds no ill will toward the former Tonight Show host. "Frankly, Asian jokes go over my head because... Read More.

Biden signs anti-Asian hate crime bill into law: ‘Hate has no place in America’

Thursday, May 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that passed through Congress in an increasingly rare show of bipartisanship.Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of Asian descent to hold the office, opened the signing ceremony... Read More.

How a woman attacked in NYC is helping other victims of anti-Asian violence

Thursday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Vilma Kari was on her way to church in New York City on March 29 when a stranger knocked her on the ground and kicked her in the face, after yelling a racist slur and telling her she didn't belong.In the weeks since... Read More.

Biden to sign anti-Asian hate crime bill into law: ‘Hate has no place in America’

Thursday, May 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are slated to deliver remarks Thursday as Biden signs into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that passed through Congress in an increasingly rare show of bipartisanship.Drafted in response to an alarming rise in... Read More.

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Anti-Asian racism still haunts San Francisco community

California police arrest suspect in anti-Asian hate incidents over the holiday weekend

Advocates turn to public health approach to combat anti-Asian hate

“This s*** needs to stop” — ‘The Boys’ star Karen Fukuhara reveals she was the victim of an anti-Asian hate crime

Atlanta spa victims’ families reflect on 1-year anniversary, anti-Asian hate

Margaret Cho says she’s forgiven Jay Leno for his past anti-Asian jokes

Biden signs anti-Asian hate crime bill into law: ‘Hate has no place in America’

How a woman attacked in NYC is helping other victims of anti-Asian violence

Biden to sign anti-Asian hate crime bill into law: ‘Hate has no place in America’

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