Monthly Archives: June 2021

Andrew Yang Concedes NYC Mayoral Democratic Primary

Posted on June 24, 2021 by John

Earlier this week, the New York City Democratic and Republican mayoral primaries occurred, and candidate Andrew Yang did not perform well: “Andrew Yang, a former 2020 presidential candidate whose name recognition once made him an early front-runner in the New … Continue reading →

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Volunteers, Data, and Trauma: Behind the scenes of Stop AAPI Hate

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Jeff

The organization recording hate anti-Asian crimes, Stop AAPI Hate, has had a large profile during the surge in hate toward Asian Americans during the pandemic.  Because of this high profile, two articles that talk about the people working behind the … Continue reading →

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Last Week Tonight host John Oliver talks about Asian Americans

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jeff

This Last Week Tonight segment on Asian Americans hosted by John Olliver gives an overview of Asian American history and the current issues facing Asian Americans, done in his usually satirical style.  I was pleasantly surprised by how thorough it … Continue reading →

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NBA Player Jordan Clarkson Assists Owners of Food Truck Vandalized with Anti-Asian Graffiti

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Jeff

https://twitter.com/JordanClarksons/status/1402672380414070784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1402672380414070784%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fbasketball%2Fstory%2F_%2Fid%2F31600915%2Fjordan-clarkson-gives-assist-filipino-food-truck-utah-hit-racist-graffiti Filipino American NBA Player and 2021 NBA sixth man of the year Jordan Clarkson assisted the victims of anti-Asian hate, this time a Filipino food truck owner vandalized with racist graffiti, with getting their truck restored.  Clarkson paid for … Continue reading →

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Anti-Asian Hate analyzed by a Threat Intelligence Company

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Jeff

The most surprising things that came through my work inbox last week was this report on threats to Asian communities outside of Asia from Threat Intelligence Company Recorded Future.    It talks about anti-Asian hate happening from the United States … Continue reading →

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Vote for J.J. for ‘Beachbody Challenge’ – First Asian Male Finalist!

Posted on June 3, 2021 by John

My friend JJ asked me to help spread the word on voting for him for the “Beachbody Challenge”: “Hi! I’m JJ. I’m the first Asian guy to ever make it to the Finals of the Beachbody Challenge, from the company … Continue reading →

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8 reasons to move ‘In The Heights’ to the top of your movie list

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Decerry Donato

In the Heights, Lin Manuel Miranda’s adaptation of his broadway musical, hits the big screen this June. Here are 8 reasons to move it to the top of your movie list: Music  In The Heights is jam-packed with musical numbers … Continue reading →

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