Video: Woman hurls racial slurs at bagel shop worker
A woman, who had four children with her, became belligerent because a worker told her she needed to put on a mask before ordering.
A woman, who had four children with her, became belligerent because a worker told her she needed to put on a mask before ordering.
‘The pay gap is real’: Biden signs proclamation on Equal Pay Day to commit to equal pay for women
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
Rob Bonta appointed California attorney general, 1st Filipino to hold post
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
Asian-Americans experienced largest single rise in severe online hate and harassment: survey
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Dad creates children’s book to increase representation of kids with disabilities in media
"The Capables" is a series of children's books in which all the superheroes are kids with disabilities, and their disabilities are actually what connects them to their superpowers.
"The Capables" is a series of children's books in which all the superheroes are kids with disabilities, and their disabilities are actually what connects them to their superpowers.
Transgender student wins $300,000 settlement from Anoka-Hennepin Schools
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
‘We’re with so many women’: Megan Rapinoe testifies before Congress about soccer team’s equal pay lawsuit
Megan Rapinoe was invited to testify before Congress on Equal Pay Day about her team’s pending equal pay lawsuit. “We are looking to carry this torch for so many other women,” she said.
Megan Rapinoe was invited to testify before Congress on Equal Pay Day about her team’s pending equal pay lawsuit. “We are looking to carry this torch for so many other women,” she said.
Bar patron threatens Asian American Kansas state representative, asks if he's 'carrying COVID-19'
The only Asian American lawmaker serving in the Kansas Legislature says he was physically threatened in a western Kansas bar by an out-of-state patron, who he said questioned if he had been carrying COVID-19.
The only Asian American lawmaker serving in the Kansas Legislature says he was physically threatened in a western Kansas bar by an out-of-state patron, who he said questioned if he had been carrying COVID-19.
Police investigate hate crime after Asian American woman in Seal Beach receives threatening letter
Authorities in Seal Beach were investigating a hate crime after a threatening letter was mailed to an elderly Asian American woman residing in an adult community on the day of her husband's funeral.
Authorities in Seal Beach were investigating a hate crime after a threatening letter was mailed to an elderly Asian American woman residing in an adult community on the day of her husband's funeral.
Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Protesters call for end to anti-Asian violence during Chandler rally
The rally, which happened in front of the Chandler City Hall, took place in the aftermath of the shooting deaths of eight people, many of whom are Asian Americans, in Atlanta. While, police have yet to say whether the shootings there are racially-related, it has been noted that acts of hate against the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community have seen a dramatic increase.
The rally, which happened in front of the Chandler City Hall, took place in the aftermath of the shooting deaths of eight people, many of whom are Asian Americans, in Atlanta. While, police have yet to say whether the shootings there are racially-related, it has been noted that acts of hate against the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community have seen a dramatic increase.
Dozens gather in Phoenix to honor Georgia shooting victims, bring awareness to discrimination against Asians
The vigil was organized days after a series of shootings in Atlanta killed eight people, with most of the victims being Asian Americans. Organizers say they want to raise awareness of the systemic racism Asian Americans experience.
The vigil was organized days after a series of shootings in Atlanta killed eight people, with most of the victims being Asian Americans. Organizers say they want to raise awareness of the systemic racism Asian Americans experience.
President Biden, VP Harris visits CDC, meets with Asian-American leaders on Atlanta trip
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
Millions pour into GoFundMe for Atlanta-area spa shooting victim
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
'Our silence is complicity': Biden condemns anti-Asian hate after call for passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
US Air Force celebrates Women’s History Month with all-female C-17 flights
The C-17 aircraft took off March 17 from Joint Base Charleston and flew to Pope Army Airfield, where they picked up female paratroopers.
The C-17 aircraft took off March 17 from Joint Base Charleston and flew to Pope Army Airfield, where they picked up female paratroopers.
#StopAsianHate: Asian Americans grieve, organize in wake of Atlanta attacks
Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have turned to social media to air their anger, sadness and fear. The hashtag #StopAsianHate was a top trending topic on Twitter.
Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have turned to social media to air their anger, sadness and fear. The hashtag #StopAsianHate was a top trending topic on Twitter.
Georgia sheriff’s spokesman appeared to promote racist shirt on Facebook
Asian American activists called the spokesman's alleged Facebook posts promoting T-shirts with racist language about China and COVID-19 "disturbing and outrageous."
Asian American activists called the spokesman's alleged Facebook posts promoting T-shirts with racist language about China and COVID-19 "disturbing and outrageous."
‘The Asian-American community is feeling enormous pain’: Biden shares outrage over Atlanta shootings
Politicians, celebrities, activists and athletes are expressing outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.
Politicians, celebrities, activists and athletes are expressing outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.
Oklahoma girls basketball state champs speak out against announcer after racist rant caught on hot mic
Rowan, the owner and operator of the streaming service OSPN, issued an apology Friday, blaming his use of racist language on his blood sugar levels.
Rowan, the owner and operator of the streaming service OSPN, issued an apology Friday, blaming his use of racist language on his blood sugar levels.