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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)

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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)

• Award favorite Ohtani named AL MVP finalist (MLB)

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)

• Beloved NY fabric shop to close after 46 years (NBC News)

• 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

• Photos celebrating Asian American pride (i-D)

• 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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