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AAPI Headlines
'Sesame Street' makes history as it adds first Asian American Muppet to cast (NBC News)
Mother of toddler killed by stray bullet pleads for help in finding shooter (NBC News)
Judge in Kyle Rittenhouse trial makes inappropriate Asian food joke (CNN)
Politics
‘We’re redefining what leadership looks like’: Asian Americans show rapid rise in US politics (The Guardian)
Asian Americans were elected to lead 3 cities as mayor. Here’s what made that possible. (NBC News)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces plans to fight anti-Asian hate (WTOP)
Democrats Still Don’t Understand Asian American Voters (NY Times)
Asian American leaders want Cupertino vice mayor to apologize for comments on Chinese Exclusion Act (Mercury News)
Business
STILL AN UNCOMFORTABLE TOPIC FOR MANY (Triangle Business Journal)
The Consulting Firm Billionaires Turn to When They Give Away Money (NY Times)
Inside the life of a tech activist: abuse, gaslighting, but ultimately optimism
This 31-year-old earns $120,000 a year from his TikTok side hustle (CNBC)
[Sponsored Link] Learn About Deducting Mortgage Interest From Your Taxes (Simplibanc)
Entertainment
‘Love Hard’ Will Remind You That Is Never Too Early For A Christmas Rom-Com (Hollywood Insider)
Love Hard: fans have same reaction to sweet moment in film (Hello!)
'Love Hard' Star Jimmy O. Yang Has Remained Tight-Lipped About His Dating Life (Distractify)
Jonathan Majors and Simu Liu to host SNL with musical guests Taylor Swift and Saweetie (EW)
Not to Humblebrag, But Robin Tran Knows She’s a Genius (Vulture)
Actor who plays unexpected fan favorite in 'Eternals' hadn't seen a Marvel film before (NBC News)
Music
Eric Nam’s There and Back Again album reflects journey to K-pop and back to the US, and arrives as he aims to make a difference for Asian-Americans and diversity in media (SCMP)
Musicians on Musicians:CL & Jhené Aiko (Rolling Stone)
No-No Boy teaches Asian American history through folk songs (Knkx)
Is the Japanese psychedelic group Kikagaku Moyo the next big traveling band? (Monterrey County Weekly)
mxmtoon Levels Up with Songs in New Video Game, ‘Life Is Strange: True Colors’ (American Songwriter)
Sports
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee says she was pepper-sprayed in racist attack (NBC News)
Ohtani says he is honored by Babe Ruth comparisons (Japan Today)
Health / Science
White, Asian American patients found to be overrepresented in cancer trials, study says (Yahoo News)
Culture
Culture / Lifestyle
The Untold Story of Sushi in America (NY Times)
How Boba Became a Symbol of ‘Asian Cool’ (Sixth Tone)
Awakening from My American Dream (Bazaar Harper)
The Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team: Forging a Tradition One Step at a Time (The Front Porch)
Solving the problem of racially discriminatory advertising on Facebook (Brookings)
Family
Bill requiring Asian-American history in public school introduced in Florida (Al Dia)
Students call for the creation of an Asian and Asian American student center (Cavalier Daily)
Food
The Unexpected Foodie Destination Insiders Recommend For Your Next Vacation (The Zoe Report)
Houston’s New Mega Food Hall Prepares to Open — Your Guide to POST Market, a Chef Driven Foodie Paradise (Paper City)
Aurora mall lures Asian foodies to Wayne's World burb (Axios)
Learning to love Thanksgiving — and turkey — as an Asian American chef (Today)
Fashion
So, How Is It Really? A Fashion Editor Tries A New Clothing Rental Service For The Holidays (Refinery 29)
Can Fashion Brand Theory Recover From Using a Racial Slur? (Jing Daily)
Jason Lim Brings His Streetwear Vision To Life (The Heights)
Beauty
ROXETTE ARISA | PROFESSIONAL FIGURE SKATER TO BEAUTY CREATOR (Flaunt)
Korean makeup influencer Pony on her new Morphe collaboration (Glossy)
Art / Literature
Chang-rae Lee is 'excited' to come to BABEL (Buffalo News)
A guide to the must-read 2021 National Book Award finalists (Vox)
Playwright brings a story of Asian American Southerners back home (AJC)
Love
Masala: The Cast of ‘Love Hard’ Talk Representing Asian American Men, Disaster Dates and More (Character Media)
Bridging the Racial Divide: Overcoming the Challenges of an Interracial Marriage (Milwaukee Courier)
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