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“My greatest hope is that my daughter and future generations not only acknowledge their Asian heritage, but also deeply understand and take pride in their roots.”
Anna YC Cheung
Official music video released for Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)”
The official music video has arrived for Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)" and it’s a hot one! As of this writing, only two days after its release, the video already has more than 5.2 million video views on YouTube.
Laufey and Olivia Rodrigo perform for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk
The Asian singer-songwriter girlies showed up for NPR Music’s beloved Tiny Desk concert series. Both Laufey and Olivia Rodrigo’s performances were released in the same week.
Brandon Elliot pleads guilty to brutally assaulting a 65-year-old Asian American woman in New York City while screaming,“F*ck you, you don’t belong here, you Asian!”
Today, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the guilty plea of Brandon Elliot — he plead guilty to one count of Assault in the First Degree as a Hate Crime and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree.
Charles Melton earns praise from Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore for his performance in “May December”
Charles Melton has already won numerous accolades and nominations for his performance in the new Netflix film, “May December.” Charles is also winning genuine praise from his Academy Award winning co-stars, Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore.
A woman was arrested and charged with multiple hate crimes after she threw hot coffee and her phone at an Indian man and his 18-month-old son
After being filmed throwing hot coffee and her phone at a man of Indian descent and his 18-month-old son, Hadasa Bozakkaravani has been arrested and charged with nine counts, including four hate crimes: assault, assault of a person under 11, reckless endangerment, and aggravated harassment and menacing.
Maison Miru launches new earrings that benefit Heart of Dinner
Maison Miru launched their brand new Wish & Hope Nap Earrings in Jade and Topaz ($180) and is donating 20% of proceeds to Heart of Dinner through Monday, December 4.
Steven Yeun is believed to be playing Sentry in Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Thunderbolts”
On November 16, Robert Kirkman (creator of “Invincible” and co-creator of “The Walking Dead”) appeared on David Finch’s (comic artist) YouTube show and confirmed that Steven is playing the role of Sentry.
A 6-year-old boy who was attacked by his neighbor with a bat, has passed away
In September, it was reported that Jeremy, a 6-year-old Asian American boy, was attacked in his sleep when a 39-year-old neighbor broke into the family’s Georgetown, TX home and attacked him with a bat. The attack left Jeremy with a shattered skull, fighting for his life.
YOSHIKI releases new music documentary, “YOSHIKI: Under the Sky”
Shot in Germany, Beijing, Tokyo, and LA, the film features interviews and performances from a long list of acclaimed artists including Sarah Brightman (UK), Nicole Scherzinger (USA), St. Vincent (USA), Scorpions (Germany), The Chainsmokers (USA), HYDE (Japan), SUGIZO (Japan), SixTONES (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), and Lindsey Stirling (USA).
Very Asian Partners with WE ARE CHIMMI for a Capsule Collection
VERY ASIAN, INC., a leading purpose-led media company that amplifies Asian news, people, and businesses, along with WE ARE CHIMMI, a socially driven accessories brand that donates a portion of profits to causes that support immigrants and marginalized communities, are launching a Capsule Collection that honors their immigrant families and seeks to spread more joy for their community.
Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown named after Corky Lee, beloved activist and photographer
A street in Manhattan’s Chinatown has been co-named after Corky Lee, the beloved Chinese American activist and photographer. Corky Lee Way, also known as Mosco Street, connects Mulberry Street and Mott Street in the heart of Chinatown.
Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina suggests that Chinese college students studying in the U.S. might be spies
"We have 300,000 Chinese students on college campuses across this country. I am concerned that we are more interested in their tuition than we are to whether they are reporting back to the Chinese Communist Party,” Scott said.
Very Asian celebrates its third year with an updated logo
Intae Hwang moved from South Korea to pursue his dreams of becoming an NBA referee; the NBA just promoted him to full-time staff official
According to Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Intae Hwang moved his family 7,000 miles from South Korea to New Jersey to try to become the first NBA referee from outside North America.
Father asks if he’s wrong for wanting his Korean American adopted daughter to be more “traditionally feminine”
In a Reddit post originally posted to /r/TwoHotTakes and now reposted to r/redditonwiki, a father asks, “AITA for wanting my adopted daughter to be more traditionally feminine?”
A 6-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was attacked by his neighbor with a bat
According to the Willamson County Police, Daniel Logan, a 39-year-old man from Georgetown, TX, has been charged with two first-degree felonies: injury to a child and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family member. Authorities say a motive has not yet been determined.
Remembering Betty Ong, the Asian American flight attendant who was the first person to alert authorities about the terrorist attacks on 9/11
This article contains the audio of Betty Ann Ong’s call from the plane that struck Tower I of the World Trade Center at 8:46 on September 11, 2001.
Lunar New Year becomes an official public school holiday in New York
It’s official — over the weekend, New York State Gov. Hochul signed legislation into law that declares Lunar New Year a public school holiday.
“The Joy Luck Club” film turns 30
Released in September 1993, The Joy Luck Club film turns 30 this month! Based on Amy Tan’s book of the same name, the film was about four Chinese immigrant women and their relationships with their adult daughters.
Tony Leung becomes the first Chinese actor to be honored with the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival
Hong Kong acting legend Tony Leung Chiu-wai just became the first Chinese actor to be honored with the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at the 80th Venice Film Festival.
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