Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
Supporting Asian-owned businesses in a time of need
One way people are showing support for the Asian American community is by backing Asian American owned businesses in the Bay Area.
Santa Clara County residents tell task force about hate crimes
For nearly three hours Friday, Santa Clara County's newly formed Hate Crimes Task Force listened to input from community groups in the hopes of addressing a recent spike in hate crimes.
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Bay Area organizations that support Asian and Pacific Islander communities
The rise in attacks and discrimination against people who are Asian or Pacific Islander has been disturbing to Bay Area residents. Many are looking for ways they can show their support for the members of the API community and denounce violence and intolerance.
Police: Racial epithet aimed at Chinese community written on Santa Clara building
Officers responded to the 3000 block of Lakeside Drive on March 19 after receiving report of a vandalism. Santa Clara police said the building was vacant at the time of the incident, but the former tenant's sign, a Chinese software company, was still visible.
‘The pay gap is real’: Biden signs proclamation on Equal Pay Day to commit to equal pay for women
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
'We want to change things': Bay Area leaders take new steps to protect AAPI residents from hate crimes
Anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. have surged 145% in 2020, but overall hate crimes are down by 6%, according to data from the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at the California State University of San Bernardino.
Asian-Americans experienced largest single rise in severe online hate and harassment: survey
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Dad creates children’s book to increase representation of kids with disabilities in media
"The Capables" is a series of children's books in which all the superheroes are kids with disabilities, and their disabilities are actually what connects them to their superpowers.
‘We’re with so many women’: Megan Rapinoe testifies before Congress about soccer team’s equal pay lawsuit
Megan Rapinoe was invited to testify before Congress on Equal Pay Day about her team’s pending equal pay lawsuit. “We are looking to carry this torch for so many other women,” she said.
Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
Woman who fought off SF attacker plans to donate $900k GoFundMe to Asian American community
Donations poured in from all over to help the elderly victim recover from the traumatic experience. A GoFundMe page for the woman has raised over $917,000.
Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Supporting the AAPI community through allyship and intervention
The attacks on Asian Americans has saddened a lot of people many of whom are asking how they can help. Everyday citizens are stepping up to show support in their communities.
Inflection Point: Bay Area lawmakers, community condemn anti-Asian hate
A handful of Bay Area elected officials and community leaders gathered in Portsmouth Square to denounce the wave of attacks against Asian Americans.
Millions pour into GoFundMe for Atlanta-area spa shooting victim
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
Newsom meets with Bay Area Asian and Pacific Islander community amid racist attacks
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday met with Bay Area Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders at a Chinese cultural center in San Francisco amid the rise in racist attacks across the country.
Atlanta spa attacks: Slain worker toiled tirelessly to support her family
The single mother found ways to enjoy herself despite working “almost every day” to support two sons, said the older son, 22-year-old Randy Park.
Experts say motive in Atlanta spa attacks points to racism, sexism
Flowers and signs with messages of love and support were left Wednesday outside Young's Asian Massage in Cherokee County, Georgia, one of the spas where four of the eight victims were killed in the shooting attacks Tuesday evening.