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Shirley Chung of ‘Top Chef' Pivoted Her Business and Became a Voice Against Anti-Asian Hate

After hearing about anti-Asian hate crimes and experiencing racism at her own restaurant, “Top Chef” finalist Shirley Chung felt a need to speak out.

Rob Bonta May 11

New California Attorney General Pledges Focus on Hate Crimes
Anti-Asian Hate May 11

Anti-Asian Hate Incident Reports Nearly Doubled in March, New Data Says

Black Girls Do Bike May 8

Cycling Group Wants It Known That ‘Black Girls Do Bike'

Although the bike group tries to unite women of color around the sport of bicycling, it’s open to all women who want to push each other into the cycling community.
Facebook May 10

‘I Wish I Spoke Up Sooner': 12 Asian American Leaders Talk Career, Identity and Representation in the U.S.

“I get to show the world every day that we are more than capable,” says Boxed CEO Chieh Huang. CNBC Make It spoke to Asian American & Pacific Islander CEOs, execs and founders about ho...
Rory Devine May 8

What Would You Do If You Saw a Hate Crime?

In the wake of the surge in attacks against Asian Americans, a new initiative is being launched to give people the tools to step in and intervene. It does not have to be direct intervention; indirect ...
The Nurses May 7

‘The Nurses' Honored for Marching, Treating Injured Protesters Amid Pandemic

A small group of San Diego County nurses is being recognized with the President’s Award from the American Nurses Association of California.

San Diego May 6

Mayor Todd Gloria Appoints 15 San Diegans To Asian-Pacific Islander Advisory Group

Mayor Todd Gloria announced Tuesday the formation of his administration’s Asian-Pacific Islander Advisory Group and the selection of 15 San Diegans who will initially comprise the group.
San Diego to Tokyo May 1

‘You Can Persevere': Paralympian Going for Gold With a Purpose

Gold medal-winning Paralympian Deja Young has not only set her mind on defending her title, but to also advocate for mental health wellness by sharing her own person struggles.
AAPI Month May 7

‘If Not You, Then Who?' Judge Shares Journey from Southeast San Diego to Superior Court

Superior Court Judge Rohanee Zapanta, the second Filipina American woman to serve on the San Diego Superior Court, shares her thoughts on social injustice, empowerment and the AAPI community
Business May 13

Peacock's ‘Rutherford Falls' Proves There's a Place for Native-Led Content in Hollywood

For Hollywood, diversity and inclusion has become a hot button issue. Studios have discovered that having unique and different voices is good for business.
Business May 13

NBA Creates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Annual Social Justice Champion Award

As part of the award, NBA players will donate a combined $200,000 to social organizations of their choice.
racism May 13

Justices Consider Hearing a Case on Racial Slurs in the Workplace

The Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the case of a Black man who says he suffered discrimination because the racial slur was carved into the wall of a hospital elevator where he worked.
coronavirus May 11

Op-Ed: The Pain and Fear of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Hits Close to Home

The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has worsened the already devastating toll the pandemic has taken on the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.
AAPI Heritage Month May 10

Abraham Kim: The Korean American Community

Bruce Lee is considered to be the most influential martial artist of all time. Join Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, for a conversation with host Tetiana Anderson on how she’s carrying on her father’s legacy of creativity, equality and innovation to inspire people around the world.
coronavirus May 10

‘We Were Scared': Asian-Owned Small Businesses Devastated by Double Whammy of Covid and Hate Crime

The pandemic has brought a twofold blow to Asian-American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) small business owners.
hate crimes May 7

FBI Releases Ads Asking Hate Crime Victims to Come Forward

The FBI San Francisco office is launching a publicity campaign to encourage the victims of hate crimes to come forward.
Asian Americans May 7

These AAPI Groups Are Crowdfunding Safety in Face of Government Inaction

In the past two weeks, the nonprofit Asians in America has raised more than $13,000 online to supply 3,500 personal safety alarms to seniors in New York City
AAPI May 7

Asian American Health Workers Fight Virus and Racist Attacks

Health care workers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent say they have been subjected to racial slurs and sometimes physical attacks amid the coronavirus pandemic
Brandon Mitchell May 5

EXPLAINER: Will Juror's March Presence Impact Chauvin Case?

Legal experts say the revelation that a juror who helped convict Derek Chauvin had participated in a march in Washington, D

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