Heather Johnson Yu
325 articles
Why So Many Nail Salons Are Run By Vietnamese People
If you’ve ever been to a nail salon before, chances are you’ve encountered a Vietnamese establishment; in fact, they seem to be running any given nail salon that you might walk into. But why? Is it a…
We Just Learned What Uncle’s Chant Means from ‘Jackie Chan Adventures’
If you were a kid in the early 2000s, you probably remember this amazing show: That’s right, “Jackie Chan Adventures” — otherwise known as a gift from the cartoon gods.
Tibetan Model Stuns the World With Her Dazzling, Unconventional Beauty
Meet Tsunaina. She’s taking on the fashion world with her photogenically unique features.
Doctor Eugene Gu Fired From Hospital For Standing Against White Supremacy
Doctor Eugene Gu, internet famous for drawing criticism for taking a knee against White supremacy on Twitter, revealed that he was fired from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) after…
Redditor Shares Epic Story of Hmong Dad Who Escaped Communist Laos in the ’70s
“What is a story you’ve been dying to tell?” In a now-archived AskReddit post, Redditor average_smaverage opened up a platform for others in the community to share some of their most interesting…
Teens Apprehended for ‘Racist Attack’ on Chinese Student in Spain
After a month since the incident, two suspects have been captured for their involvement in a racist attack against a Chinese student in Malaga, Spain. The victim, Zhang Dantong, said in a FaceBook…
Redditor Raises His Adopted Asian Son in Chinese Culture for 17 Years, Then Realizes He’s Actually Korean
Transracial adoption is never easy. It’s so common for children to grow up hearing horribly insensitive things said about them, and there’s so much that these kids will miss out on when not being…
Adorable Little Girl Gives Divorced Parents Heartbreaking Relationship Advice
Being a child of divorce can be really tough — just ask Tiana, who at six years old was already giving her parents advice on how to have a happy relationship. Her mother, Cherish Sherry, recorded the…
Bullied Asian Student Reveals What Showing Nothing But Kindness Actually Did For Him
Sometimes, people say how they truly feel about you when they don’t think you’ll hear it. They might let slip to another person that they have a crush on you, or they may write something in their…
Filipino Friends Sing Disney Duet, Totally Nail The High Notes in Viral Video
Meet Reggie Tortugo. He developed a strong fanbase after his appearance on Tawag ng Tanghalan in the Philippines.
Only One Group of People Love Li Shang As Much As Asians Do
So… Li Shang isn’t going to be in Disney’s live action “Mulan”, and that honestly sucks. Literally everyone is bummed out about this.
We Really Miss Japanese Vines So Here Are Our Favorites
You know what I miss? Vine. Like seriously, what a great social media platform. Six seconds to get a joke or message across — now that’s the mark of good content/writing.
Female Power-Lifter Makes Man Immediately Regret Grabbing Her Butt
Meet Leanna Carr. She’s a power-lifter and strength trainer of Asian descent from Colorado.
Indictment Reveals ‘Asian Nazi’ Hank Yoo Lied About Citizenship Status, License to Carry
Twenty-four-year-old Korean American Heon “Hank” Yoo of Tyler, Texas, was arrested on April 6 on a federal warrant by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Indictment…
Starbucks Berlin Writes ‘Japeneese’ on Customer’s Cup After She Told Them Her Name Was ‘Stephanie’
It would seem Starbucks needs to invite yet another store to participate in its mandatory racial bias education. On April 24, Taylor Hunkeler took to FaceBook to post an upsetting situation which…
The Mystery of the ‘Two Finger Tap’ at the Dim Sum Table
I remember the very first time I went to eat Dim Sum. I was in my second year of college and visiting my LDR boyfriend at the time, a snarky Taiwanese guy who had moved to California as a teenager. I…
Donnie Yen To Star In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Superstar actor Donnie Yen, known for his epic roles in “Ip Man” and “Rogue One,” has been added to the cast of Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” according to Deadline. Yen has been cast as Commander…
13 Korean Psychological Thrillers You Must Watch Before You Die
You know how there’s some supposed study that claims you can burn calories watching scary movies? Apparently, it’s arguable, but like don’t let that stop you from incorporating that into your workout…
Chinese Immigrant Who is a US Veteran to Be Deported By ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving forward with deporting veteran and Chinese immigrant Xilong Zhu, ignoring a directive from Defense Secretary Jim Mattis that would otherwise allow…
Woman Annihilates Opponent in Cotton Candy Eating Contest, Becomes Instant Celebrity
There’s a lot of bad news out there, but that doesn’t mean you have to digest it all the time. In fact, why not take a break and enjoy something a bit more palatable? Something…sweeter? Like this…
Teacher Fired After Telling Her Kids Why They Shouldn’t Call Her ‘Chinky’
A teacher who was allegedly called Chinky by her students was subsequently released from her position before the end of the day, according to the Croydon Guardian. Rosita Wilson, a substitute teacher…
51-Year-Old Mom Stuns Internet With Ice Cold Photoshoot
A stunning 51-year-old mother has gone viral again for her hot body — this time, juxtaposed to a freezing landscape. Liu Yelin, who hails from Xinyang, Henan Province, China, has gone viral before…
The First Player to Break the NHL’s Color Barrier Dies at Age 94
Chinese-Canadian Larry Kwong, the first person of color to play in the NHL, has died peacefully in Calgary, Canada at the age of 94. Kwong was born on June 17, 1923 in Vernon, British Columbia,…
Filipina Models Walk Out at LA Fashion Week After Being Told ‘No Filipinos’ Allowed
[Update] LA Fashion Event Organizer Denies Discriminating Against Filipina Models, Says He’s Owed $100,000 Los Angeles Fashion Week has come under fire for discriminating against several Filipina…
Here’s Your First Look at Daniel Wu in the New ‘Tomb Raider’ Movie
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ve surely heard about the new “Tomb Raider” movie starring Alicia Vikander and Daniel Wu. Repost from @voguechina: #VogueCover #AliciaVikander and…
Student Engineers Who Gave Only Woman in The Class Lipstick for Women’s Day Blasted for Alleged Sexism
Recently, the male students from an engineering class at Guangzhou University made news for gifting their only female classmate a set of expensive MAC lipsticks for women’s day. While many netizens…
Engineering Students Buy The Only Woman in Their Class a Lipstick Set for Women’s Day
The male students of an engineering class at Guangzhou University are making headlines for buying their only female classmate luxury cosmetics for International Woman’s Day. Chen Weiqi, the recipient…
Man Manages to Check Teen Out of High School, Now They are Both Missing
A 45-year-old man somehow managed to check a 16-year-old girl out from school 10 times from November to February; now, authorities revealed, the pair are missing. On Wednesday, police officers issued…
Golden West College Can’t Decide Whether to Fire Racist Professor, Puts Her on Leave for Now
Golden West College has placed Tarin Olson, the woman now infamously known for telling an Asian-American couple to “go back to their home country,” on leave while they conduct their investigation…
35+ Images That Show What It’s Like To Have An Adorably Clingy Girlfriend
Couples express love in different ways; some like to give gifts, while others feel the need to do activities together. Then there are those who go over-the-top adorable and mean it in a genuine,…
Golden West College Updates Fate of Racist Professor Who Claims She Isn’t Racist
Last week, Tarin Frances Olson went viral for racially abusing a Chinese-American couple and their baby, telling them that they were “disgusting” and needed to “go back to their home country” because…
Comic Obsessed With Asian Dicks and Demeaning Asian Women Insists He’s Not Racist
Stand-up comic Owen Benjamin has recently come under fire for a racist and demeaning tweet against Asian men, in turn revealing a history of racially charged offensive rhetoric under the excuse that…
Chinese 6th Grader Jumps Off 15-Story Building Because She Didn’t Finish Her Homework
A Chinese elementary school girl unsuccessfully tried to end her life by jumping from the 15th story of her building because she hadn’t finished all her homework. A shocking video was released on…
37 Times a Chinese Dating Show Got Too Real
Dating can be hard. You go out there and try your best, but for whatever reason, things don’t always click with that other person. And that’s if you’re lucky enough to even find that other person in…
Japan Has a Show About a Samurai Who Teams Up With A Cat Too Adorable to Kill
Redditors have recently uncovered the greatest show of all time: “Neko Zamurai”. The show follows a samurai named Madarame Kyutaro, aka Madara the Devil, who’s been ordered to kill a cat named…
Scholars Release New Footage of Korean Sex Slaves Massacred By Japanese Soldiers During WW2
A team of scholars went public on Tuesday with a video depicting the mass murder of Korean sex slaves by Japanese soldiers during World War II. The 19 second clip, taken on September 13, 1944,…
