Asians in the U.S. are the fastest growing racial group. What's behind the rise. (NBC News)
Asians in the U.S. are the fastest growing racial group. What's behind the rise. (NBC News)
weekly recap of Asian American news & newsmakers
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Asians in the U.S. are the fastest growing racial group. What's behind the rise. (NBC News)
Anti-Asian bias incident reports have continued to surge, new research shows (NBC News)
EXCLUSIVE: Asian American runner dragged, bitten in San Francisco's Pacific Heights (ABC 7)
City rallies around 3rd gen Japanese restaurant after racial incident (AsAm News)
Politics
AAPI Leaders Meet Biden, Harris At White House To Discuss Hate Crimes, Voting Rights (Asian Journal)
FACES OF ARIZONA (AZ Central)
The Anti-Asian Roots of Today’s Anti-Immigrant Politics (The Nation)
Business
Barbie condemned after releasing 'inclusive' Tokyo Olympics collection without visible Asian representation (CNN)
Consumer buying power is more diverse than ever (UGA Today)
Asian-Owned CBD Brand Launches Nationwide For AAPI Community (Yahoo)
Why Silicon Valley’s Many Asian Americans Still Feel Like a Minority (Bloomberg)
US market intelligence firm FiscalNote acquires Singapore software startup (TechInAsia)
[Sponsored Link] Learn About Deducting Mortgage Interest From Your Taxes (Simplibanc)
Entertainment
Disney CEO’s comment about Shang-Chi angers Simu Liu (AsAm News)
Priyanka Chopra, Sandra Oh, Awkwafina, and Michelle Yeoh Grab Dinner in London: 'Cool Kids' Table' (Yahoo)
Disney Film “Spin” Explores The Indian/South Asian American Identity (AsAM News)
Awkwafina Talks Diversity In Hollywood Today: ‘I Think That We Are At A Great Point’ (Forbes)
‘The Chair’: You’re Definitely Going to Recognize Sandra Oh’s Co-Star Holland Taylor (CheatSheet)
Actor BD Wong on breaking through stereotypes and the need for more AAPI representation on the screen (MSNBC)
Benedict Wong on 'Nine Days,' the Importance of 'Shang-Chi,' and Working with Sam Raimi on 'Doctor Strange 2' (Collider)
Music
Listening for Your Own Voice (NY Times)
The Asian Pop Stars Taking Center Stage (NY Times)
Sports
Shohei Ohtani is hitting home runs deep enough to connect continents and cultures (Upworthy)
Green Bay Packers Devin Funchess apologizes for using anti-Asian slur (NextShark)
Olympic throwback: first female Asian American Olympic gymnastics medalist serving community as pediatrician (Yahoo)
Shohei Ohtani is having the single greatest season ever (Halo Hangout)
Naomi Osaka Shares Behind-the-Scenes Snaps from Her Time at Tokyo Summer Games: An 'Olympic Collage' (Yahoo)
Health / Science
The Hidden Problem of Food Insecurity Among Asian Americans (NYC Food Policy)
Culture
Culture / Lifestyle
New anti-Asian hate mural unveiled in Southern California (AsAm News)
'Not Just A Language': The Fight To Save Cantonese At Stanford (MSN)
What does Asian and Black racial solidarity look like? (LA Times)
Family
I feel empowered as an Asian-American Jew — but it sure took a while to get there (JTA)
This Powerful New Photo Series Reflects on the Asian American Experience (AnotherMag)
Food
Make Way For the Orange County Smoke Queen (Eater LA)
How Garlic Noodles Became One of the Bay Area’s Most Iconic Foods (KQED)
How Chicago's First Transgender Filipina Bakery Owner Thrived During the Pandemic (Inc.)
Fashion
WHERE BEAUTY LIES (South Seattle Emerald)
This Model & Activist Uses Fashion As A Tool Of Communication (Coveteur)
Beauty
STYLE, SUBSTANCE AND MANAGING PANDEMIC ANXIETY. ONE-ON-ONE WITH MODEL SOO JOO PARK (Grazia)
13 top-rated K-beauty products for the 10-step skin care routine (NBC News)
Art / Literature
Where Peanuts left off, The Other Ones begins (AsAm News)
‘How We Fall Apart’ review: Katie Zhao’s young adult thriller relatable for Asian-Americans despite its heavily dramatised mystery (SCMP)
Love
AAPI Couples On Celebrating Their Love and Traditions at Their Weddings (Brides)
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