Andy Kim becomes 1st Korean American senator after New Jersey win

Democrat Andy Kim has made history as the first Korean American senator in U.S. history, following a decisive victory over Republican Curtis...

Younger Asian Americans perceive more discrimination, seek less help: survey

A survey of Asian Americans in Los Angeles and New York released last month shows that younger generations experience discrimination at high...

Corky Lee’s 50 years of ‘photographic justice’ chronicled in new book

Corky Lee, while studying American history at Queens College in New York in the ’60s, was struck by a photograph taken in 1869 depicti...

How the model-minority myth hinders Asian American social workers

Asian American social workers face obstacles in their work due to the model-minority myth that portrays Asian Americans as universally succe...

1 in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty, study reveals

A new report from the Pew Research Center (PRC) revealed that about one in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty.  Key points: ...

Microsoft, AAJC launch digital Asian Resource Hub to connect AAPI to community resources, data

Microsoft and Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), a nonprofit, civil rights organization, has launched a first-ever digital platform t...

Grand opening of Daytona Beach Costco attracts large crowd of customers

Hundreds of eager and loyal fans gathered outside Costco’s newest branch in One Daytona in Daytona Beach, Florida, for its grand opening on ...

Racism linked to increased gun purchases among Asian Americans during pandemic: study

A recent study led by researchers from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan suggests a direct link between increased f...

Study cracks the code for the ‘ideal’ male butt

Data revealed a preference for moderately enhanced and well-proportioned appearances as the most aesthetically pleasing ...

Over 60 Asian American, allied groups oppose Section 702 surveillance program

A coalition of 63 Asian American and allied organizations are urging lawmakers to resist the extension of Section 702, a surveillance progra...

NYU study reveals states with highest racial biases against Asian Americans

A study conducted by researchers at New York University (NYU) has found that racial biases against Asian Americans vary significantly across...

US Commission on Civil Rights releases report on federal response to anti-Asian racism

The United States Commission on Civil Rights has released a report titled “The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States,” ...

‘Bling Empire’ star Leah Qin says ‘made-up drama’ on series ‘perpetuated Asian stereotypes’

“Bling Empire” star Leah Qin said during a recent interview that her now-canceled Netflix show “perpetuated Asian stereotypes.” ...

Jeannie Mai Jenkins apologizes for ‘inadvertently excluding Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders’

“The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai Jenkins has issued an apology after making a remark that sparked backlash on social media.  The T...

Can you name a living Asian American celebrity? Nearly half of Americans can’t, survey reveals

Almost half of all Americans cannot name a living Asian American celebrity, according to a new study. On Tuesday, Leading Asian Americans to...

1 in 2 Asian Americans do not feel safe in the US, survey finds

An alarming one in two Asian Americans feel unsafe in the U.S., according to this year’s Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STA...

Most Americans remain opposed to affirmative action, new poll reveals

The majority of respondents in a recent public opinion poll revealed that they do not agree with affirmative action. The results of the poll...

TikTok sketch depicts difference between Asian American and Asian reactions to cultural appropriation

TikTok user Read Choi depicted the difference between Asian Americans and Asians in their reactions to perceived cultural appropriation. I...

Asian American veterans honored at ceremony in New York’s 107th Infantry Memorial

Veterans honored fellow Asian Americans who fought for the United States during a wreath-laying ceremony held on Thursday at the 107th Infa...

Indian activist accused of being anti-Black for opposing affirmative action admissions policies

Indian activist Asra Nomani has been accused of being anti-Black for her reaction to the Supreme Court hearings on two affirmative action c...

‘There remains much work to do’: Biden’s Advisory Commission on AANHPI releases inaugural report

U.S. President Joe Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) released its inaugural r...

SF DA Jenkins to Asian Americans at town hall: ‘You are now seen and heard’

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins addressed a crowd on Tuesday night to discuss the recent attacks on older Asian Americans.  ...

New book reveals Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s fiery response to Biden’s concerns about her as possible VP pick

A new book titled “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future” by New York Times political writers Jonathan Mart...

‘There’s no judgment’: NYT reporter defends writing Asian Americans are ‘overrepresented’ in figure skating

Amid a fiery backlash that included accusations of anti-Asian bias, New York Times sports reporter Andrew Keh has defended his use of the wo...

California’s Asian Republican congresswomen urge community to vote GOP to fight anti-Asian attacks

In an op-ed for the Lunar New Year, California Reps. Michelle Steel (R-48) and Young Kim (R-39) addressed issues faced by the Asian America...

Asian American women are being used to ‘prove’ white male supremacy is a ‘myth’ — Here’s why that’s wrong

Editor’s Note: The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of NextShark. Asian American...

‘Asian Americans’ 5-Part Documentary Series Unanimously Chosen for Peabody Award

The Peabody Board of Jurors recently named the five-part documentary series “Asian Americans” as the recipient of the Peabody Award for the ...

On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Medium and reposted with permission. In recent weeks, there have been over 20 att...

NY Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Ensure Students Learn Asian American History

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced a bill on Tuesday that promotes the teaching and learning of Asian Pacific American history in sc...

Asian American Students Who Don’t Get in Their First-Choice University End Up Just Fine, Study Says

A new study has contradicted claims that Asian American students are harmed if they fail to get into their first-choice college or universit...

‘Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias’ Campaign Seeks to End COVID-19 Racism Against Asian Americans

A campaign that aims to quash racism against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis has launched on the internet this week. Produced by &#...

68% of Asian Americans in California Now Fear They are Targets of Racism, Surveys Reveal

A series of surveys revealed that members of the Asian American community are wary of both race relations and the COVID-19 situation in the ...

The Silence of Asian Americans on Black Injustice

We can’t breathe. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man died after having his neck crushed under the weight of white ...

Why People Gaslight Asian American Struggles

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely of the author. Amid the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, San Francisco en...

New Nielsen Data Basically Reveals That Asian Americans Are DOMINATING Everything Right Now

After years of hard work and breaking barriers, Asian Americans have become one of the fastest-growing ethnic or racial groups in the U.S. a...

Ice Cream Shop Releases Delicious Asian-Inspired Flavors to Fight Hate Against Asians

In celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a small ice cream shop based in Washington, D.C. is offering five Asian America...