Biden calls for ‘peace and calm’ in wake of Daunte Wright police shooting
President Joe Biden said the question of whether Daunte Wright’s shooting was an accident or intentional “remains to be determined,” but called for peaceful protests in the wake of his death.
President Joe Biden said the question of whether Daunte Wright’s shooting was an accident or intentional “remains to be determined,” but called for peaceful protests in the wake of his death.
Target to spend more than $2B in Black-owned businesses by 2025
The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.
The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.
San Francisco martial arts demonstration aims to take a stand against Asian hate
Over the last several weeks, there have been all kinds of rallies and marches denouncing Asian hate, but this event had a twist, and some punches, and kicks. Martial artists from nine different schools, representing various disciplines performed combat drills and gave demonstrations outside San Francisco City Hall.
Over the last several weeks, there have been all kinds of rallies and marches denouncing Asian hate, but this event had a twist, and some punches, and kicks. Martial artists from nine different schools, representing various disciplines performed combat drills and gave demonstrations outside San Francisco City Hall.
Bay Area restaurant breaking barriers, offers understanding of Arab American culture
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
Vaccine site available to East Palo Alto residents starting Friday
All East Palo Alto residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a permanent clinic starting Friday.
All East Palo Alto residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a permanent clinic starting Friday.
49ers hires first director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Christina Jefferson comes to the 49ers after six years with Sephora spending most of that time leading their diversity and inclusion efforts company-wide.
Christina Jefferson comes to the 49ers after six years with Sephora spending most of that time leading their diversity and inclusion efforts company-wide.
San Francisco police arrest man for threatening to 'shoot Chinese people'
Darrell Hunter, 45, was arrested Tuesday near the business in the Tenderloin neighborhood after the woman called police, Officer Adam Lobsinger said in a statement.
Darrell Hunter, 45, was arrested Tuesday near the business in the Tenderloin neighborhood after the woman called police, Officer Adam Lobsinger said in a statement.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.