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Asian women targeted in Fox News host’s sexual assault ‘joke’
Fox News host Jesse Watters came under fire after joking that “women in Asia” should “be careful” around U.S. service members who could become “wild animals” after taking testosterone. The…
AAJA condemns China expulsion of NY Times reporter Vivian Wang
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is backing New York Times correspondent Vivian Wang after China expelled the reporter in February over a newspaper event featuring Taiwan President…
Texas anchor faces BTS ARMY backlash over ‘death to America’ Oreo joke
BTS fans are pushing back against a Lubbock, Texas news anchor who joked on air that the K-pop group’s upcoming Oreo collaboration spells out a “death to America” message. What happened KCBD Fox34…
Nashville journalist who covers ICE gets detained herself
A Colombian-born journalist who covers immigration enforcement in Nashville now finds herself in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, with her lawyers calling it an unconstitutional…
Former Vegas PBS marketing director sues station over alleged racism, retaliation
A lawsuit by a former Chinese American employee has exposed allegations of systemic racism at a local PBS station, just as the publicly funded national broadcaster dismantles its diversity…
Lisa Ling confirms CBS exit after network layoffs
Journalist Lisa Ling confirmed she was among those dismissed from CBS News as part of the company’s latest restructuring. In a video posted Tuesday on Instagram, Ling said her role as a contributor…
Rolling Stone’s ‘Greatest Songs’ list exposes persistent Asian artist gap
While Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far” list features several standout tracks from Asian and Asian-heritage artists, their limited presence underscores the ongoing…
Vietnam urged to free journalist jailed for 5 years over government criticism
Five years after Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang was arrested at her home in Ho Chi Minh City, an international coalition of human rights and press freedom organizations is urging authorities…
Natalie Nakase named Coach of the Year after record debut
Natalie Nakase was named Associated Press Coach of the Year on Friday after steering the Golden State Valkyries to the playoffs in their inaugural WNBA season. The expansion team finished 23-21, the…
Reuters deletes hot mic video of Xi and Putin discussing immortality
Reuters withdrew a video capturing hot mic remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin about biotechnology and lifespans of up to 150 years after China Central…
Asian American journalists call for protection after Gaza hospital killings
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has condemned the killing of five reporters in Gaza and joined calls for international accountability following Israeli strikes on a local hospital…
Why American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney ad strikes a nerve with Asian Americans
An American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney drew criticism in July for its tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” a pun on “jeans” and “genes.” While meant as humor, the campaign’s use…
Beijing expands reach as Voice of America exits global airwaves
China’s government is gaining more control over the international media landscape as the U.S.-funded Voice of America (VOA) and other American government broadcasters reduce their presence worldwide.…
COVID-19 coverage spurred rise in anti-Asian hate, especially among Trump supporters: study
A recent study published in American Politics Research finds a clear link between COVID-19 news coverage and declining favorability toward Asians. Researchers discovered that as national media…
LA Times’ big financial, subscriber losses in 2024 coincided with conservative shift
The Los Angeles Times reportedly lost approximately $50 million in 2024 under owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, following a roughly $30 million loss in 2023. How it happened
Joe Rogan discusses colleges’ alleged discrimination against Asians on podcast
On the Nov. 15 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” host Joe Rogan and guest Jeff Dye discussed the perceived strong work ethic of Asian people and its impact on the lawsuit against Harvard…
Watch: Kelly Clarkson surprises Connie Chung with namesakes
Kelly Clarkson surprised legendary news anchor Connie Chung on Monday’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show” by inviting audience members named after Chung to stand up. The heartfelt moment highlighted Chung‘s…
Elon Musk’s mom faces backlash over attack on Vietnamese American reporter
Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk, faced accusations of racism over a controversial post on X regarding Vietnamese American reporter Ryan Mac on Nov. 5. In her now-deleted post, the 76-year-old…
Subscribers ditch LA Times after its owner nixes Harris endorsement
Outrage sparked among readers and staff of the Los Angeles Times, with thousands of readers canceling subscriptions, three editorial board members resigning and nearly 200 staff members signing a…
Fortune unveils its list of the ‘most powerful’ women in Asia
Fortune unveiled its 2024 Most Powerful Women Asia list, featuring 100 influential women from diverse industries such as finance, energy, food and beverages, transportation and hospitality. The 100…
Travelers crown Japan best country in the world for 2nd straight year
Conde Nast Traveler named Japan the best country in the world for the second year in a row in its 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual survey, which asks travelers to rate their experiences across…
Radio journalist attacked in Canada over reporting on South Asian community
Rishi Nagar, the news director and host of RED FM Calgary, was attacked on Sunday in an apparent retaliation for his reporting on recent criminal incidents involving the South Asian community.…
Connie Chung’s memoir unveils a legacy she never knew she had
In her memoir “Connie,” released on Tuesday, veteran broadcaster Connie Chung, 78, reflects on her trailblazing five-decade career, which includes being the second woman and the first Asian to…
Eddie Huang takes aim at Vice in explosive documentary
Filmmaker and former Vice contributor Eddie Huang offers a scathing critique of Vice Media in his new documentary, “Vice Is Broke.” The film, which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film…
Pro-Trump influencer Lauren Chen accused of pushing Russian propaganda
U.S. officials have linked Canadian influencer Lauren Chen and her husband, Liam Donovan, to an alleged covert Russian propaganda campaign aimed at influencing the 2024 election. Without directly…
HK journalists convicted in landmark sedition case
A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted two former editors of the now-defunct Stand News in a landmark sedition case that has raised concerns about the future of press freedom in the city. The…
Harris-Walz campaign unveils 2 new ads aimed at Asian American voters
The Harris-Walz campaign has launched two new ads, “Reduced” and “The Seal,” aimed at Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters in critical battleground states such as…
Journalists get engaged at AAJA convention, marking full circle in their relationship
At the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) convention in Austin, Jason Nguyen, senior investigative producer at KPRC, proposed to his longtime partner Rosie Nguyen, a race and culture…
New analysis exposes significant lack of Asian American broadcasters
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) recently released a groundbreaking analysis titled “The State of Asian American Female and Male TV Broadcasters,” which reveals persistent…
ESPN’s ranking of top 100 athletes draws backlash for Pacquiao’s low placement
ESPN’s recent ranking of the top 100 athletes since 2000 has sparked controversy, particularly for placing Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao at 71st. The list, topped by swimmer Michael Phelps,…
New York Post apologizes for misreporting Trump shooter as ‘Chinese man’
The New York Post has apologized for a July 13 article that initially falsely described the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as a “Chinese man.” While the news…
Dead passenger on Tokyo train goes unnoticed for over 12 hours, 400 miles
A Japanese man died on a Tokyo commuter train and remained unnoticed among sleeping passengers for nearly 12 hours. The unnamed passenger boarded in Shibuya and traveled over 400 miles before being…
‘Bling Empire’ star Christine Chiu reveals why she turned down ‘RHOBH’
Reality star Christine Chiu recently disclosed that she was offered a contract for season 5 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (“RHOBH”). Key points:
Korean American author Ilyon Woo wins Pulitzer Prize for biography
Korean American author Ilyon Woo won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography for her book “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom.” Key points:
Commentator says Shohei Ohtani benefits from Asian stereotypes amid interpreter’s gambling scandal
Sports commentator Bomani Jones says Americans’ perception of Asians as “solemn and very noble” could be influencing public perception of a gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s fired…
Republican senator touts anti-Asian conspiracy theory on Fox News
Senator Roger Marshall (R, KS-1) propagated unsubstantiated claims about Chinese-owned massage parlors being part of a vast conspiracy during an appearance on a Fox News program. The gist: On a…
