Michigan school board’s emails criticized for stereotyping Asian Americans

Emails from the board president of the Troy School District in Northern Michigan have sparked criticism for what some say are stereotypical ...

Gedde Watanabe reflects on stereotypical Asian role in ‘Sixteen Candles’

Gedde Watanabe, known for his role as Long Duk Dong in the 1984 film “Sixteen Candles,” has admitted to initially not realizing how his char...

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...

Satire website accused of racism for Vivek Ramaswamy ‘7-Eleven’ joke

Conservative satire website Babylon Bee has come under fire after it published a parody article about Vivek Ramaswamy being offered a positi...

‘Benevolent sexism’ undermines Asian women with accents in workplace: study

“Our research serves as a reminder to not evaluate workers based on stereotypes,” the authors explained ...

Stereotypical images of Asians persist in APAC advertising: report

Less than 10% of the most popular visuals accurately represent Asian people and their lived experiences ...

Stereotype that East Asians lack creativity impedes promotion in US leadership roles, study suggests

“Some East Asians themselves may embrace this math stereotype and neglect its negative implications for perceived creativity,” says re...

1 in 5 Asian Americans hide cultural heritage to avoid embarrassment, survey finds

he respondents attributed concealing heritage to a variety of factors, with embarrassment and fear of being misunderstood cited as common ex...

‘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.” ...

Donnie Yen says he fought for his ‘John Wick,’ ‘Star Wars’ characters to not be Asian stereotypes

Donnie Yen recently revealed that the production team behind “John Wick: Chapter 4” redesigned his character Caine after he spok...

‘White Savior’ comic creator talks stereotypes, representation and Asian superheroes

Before you read: New comic titled ‘White Savior’ parodies ‘The Last Samurai,’ Hollywood tropes NextShark spoke with comic book artist Eric N...

How ‘The Cleaning Lady’ defies stereotypes about Asian immigrant workers in the U.S.

Fox’s new drama series “The Cleaning Lady” aims to tackle stereotypes about Asian service employees in the U.S. The show features Élodie Y...

Cricket chairman in hot water for citing Black, Asian stereotypes to explain sport’s lack of diversity

Mike O’Farrell, the appointed chairman of the Middlesex County Cricket Club since 2017, apologized for his comment about Black and South As...

‘I was harming the AAPI community’: Festival organizer apologizes for wearing Asian costumes

Kaye Coleman, who grew up participating in her local Feast of the Lanterns, wrote that she was inspired to “change with kindness” because of...

Marvel made an internal list of Asian stereotypes to destroy in ‘Shang-Chi’ film

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is setting out to undo the source material’s racist past by challenging its harmful Asian stereo...

London restaurant slammed for ‘offensive and tone-deaf’ ad amid rise of anti-Asian hate

Social media users are not buying London restaurant The Ivy Asia’s apology over its “culturally insensitive” advertisement for i...

Timeless Photos Squash Stereotype of Asian Americans as ‘Perpetual Foreigners’

Although one and a half centuries have passed since the first major wave of Asian immigrants arrived on U.S. shores, many Asian Americans co...

‘Kung Fu Vagina’ Parody Sparks Outrage Over Mountain of Cringey Asian Stereotypes

A parody music video titled “Kung Fu Vagina” has come under fire for its blatant and ruthless use of archaic Asian stereotypes. The video wa...

‘The Bachelor’ Filming in Singapore Sparks Outrage After Contestants Trash Asian Food

“The Bachelor” is facing a massive backlash after a recent episode aired which showed contestants disrespecting Asian food and perpetuating ...

‘You know why Asian guys have small dicks?’ Leaked Louis C.K. Comedy Rant Mocks Asian Men

Comedian Louis C.K. sparked criticism for his stand-up routine in which he reportedly dissed survivors of the Parkland High School shooting ...

Meet Vietnam’s ‘Queen of Hip Hop’ Who Freestyled for Obama in 2016

Remember when a young Vietnamese woman freestyled for Barack Obama when he visited Vietnam in 2016? In case you need a refresher, here’...

Chinese People Reveal How They Feel About Their Worst Stereotypes

What do Chinese people think of stereotypes that others hold about them? In a new video, YouTube channel Asian Boss took to the streets of S...

11 Things You Should Never Ever Say to an Asian Woman. Ever.

As an Asian American woman in a society built on oppressive stereotypes, we get a lot of dumb, offensive, microaggressive comments. If you w...

Japanese Women React to Foreign Stereotypes That They are ‘Subservient and Docile’

From “eating sushi on a daily basis” to “women falling easily to Western men,” Japanese citizens shared their perspectives on the common ste...

‘Archer’ Voice Actor Apologizes After Racist ‘Me Love You Oolong Time’ Joke on Twitter

The lead voice actor in Fox’s “Bob’s Burgers” and the FXX series “Archer” has apologized after letting out a “lazy and incompete...

Irvine Lawyer Claims She’s Receiving Threats After Facebook Post Joking About Asian Stereotypes

Christina Ignatius, a lawyer from Irvine, Orange County, California who drew massive backlash online last week for making jokes about Asian ...

OC Lawyer Draws Flack for Comparing ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ With Negative Racial Stereotypes

A California lawyer who claims to be the most well known and requested law tutor in America is being accused of racism after likening the fi...

Celebrity Chef Suspended For Doing Racist ‘Slant Eyes’ After South Korea’s World Cup Win

Telemundo celebrity chef James Tahhan has drawn ire after making the racist “slant eye” gesture while celebrating Mexico’s entry into the Wo...

‘Bad Asian Drivers’ are Literally the Best Drivers According to Insurance Companies

Put the stereotype of “bad Asian drivers” to rest — it’s simply untrue. Sure, you may have seen one or two going haywire on the ...

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Chun Li Challenge’ Accused of Perpetuating Asian Stereotypes

Nicki Minaj’s newest single “Chun-Li” may have meant to deliver an entirely different message, but it still birthed a meme that many have cr...

Jeremy Lin Vows to Redefine ‘Yellow Fever’ to Battle Racial Stereotypes

For Jeremy Lin, defying racial stereotypes as an Asian American male requires both confidence and humility.  The electrifying Brooklyn Nets ...

Armed Robbers Who ‘Terrorized’ Chinese Immigrants in Philadelphia Now Face Up to 70 Years in Prison

A group of Chinese immigrants in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have banded together to stand up against being victimized because of Asian ...

YouTuber Posts Extremely Racist Music Video Targeting Asian Men

YouTuber Victoria Waldrip, aka WoahhVicky, released a racially-charged diss-track and accompanying music video that has sparked outrage on s...

Why White Supremacists Are So Obsessed With ‘Small’ Asian Penises

You want to  hear a funny joke? Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are up against each other in court, headed for divorce. The judge looks over a...

Man Doesn’t Want Sons With Asian Fiancée Because They Would Have ‘Small Packages’

On Tuesday, Slate Magazine released their weekly “Dear Prudence” segment, wherein readers call advice columnist Mallory Ortberg ...

Steve Aoki’s Niece is Redefining the Fashion Industry as a Curvy Asian Model

Plus-size Asian model Natalie Nootenboom doesn’t just want to be known as the niece of popular DJ Steve Aoki — she hopes to rede...