Asian Americans

• U.S. Congress approves bill aimed at fighting hate crimes against Asian Americans

  It previously passed the Senate 94-1 in April after lawmakers reached a compromise. Biden has said he will sign it.

  Politics

  May 18, 2021
  
• ‘We will protect you,’ U.S. senators say after passing anti-Asian hate crimes bill

  The measure would expedite the review of hate crimes and provide support for local law enforcement in response to thousands of reported violent incidents in the past year.

  Politics

  Apr 22, 2021
  
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• Hundreds gather in Atlanta in support of Asian American community after fatal shootings

  President Joe Biden, vice president Kamala Harris met with Asian American community leaders in Georgia to express condolences and implore Americans to stand together against hate.

  World

  Mar 20, 2021
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• ‘Heart-wrenching:’ Biden, Harris decry racism after Atlanta spa shootings

  ``We have to change our hearts,'' Biden said. ``Hate can have no safe harbour in America.''

  World

  Mar 20, 2021
• How the Atlanta shootings could be first big test for Georgia’s new hate crime law

  The Georgia law enacted last summer does not provide for a standalone hate crime, instead allowing an additional penalty when a person is convicted of another crime.

  World

  Mar 20, 2021
• Asian Americans grieve, show unity after Atlanta spa shootings

  Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders turned to social media to air their anger, sadness, fear and hopelessness.

  World

  Mar 18, 2021
• Georgia shooting sows fresh fear for Asian Americans after year of hostile discrimination

  Across the United States, many Asian-Americans reeled at the news of a shooting spree at three spas in and around Atlanta on Tuesday night that left eight people dead.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2021
• Coronavirus: Asian-Americans turn to guns, GoPros to deter attacks

  As the coronavirus first seen in China now ravages the U.S., Asian Americans are continuing to wrestle with a second epidemic: hate.

  World

  Apr 24, 2020
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• Are Asian-American characters ‘tokens’ on TV?

  A recent study found that 87 per cent of Asian-American series regulars, on average, are on screen for less than half an episode.

  Entertainment

  Sep 14, 2017
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• Chris Rock’s Asian-American kids gag at Oscars reveals Hollywood’s diversity woes

  TV's "Fresh Off the Boat" creator was reveling in Oscar host Chris Rock's comedic assault on white-fixated Hollywood. Then three Asian-American kids were brought onstage for a gag mocking them as ethnic stereotypes.

  Entertainment

  Mar 5, 2016