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How a woman attacked in NYC is helping other victims of anti-Asian violence

Thursday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Vilma Kari was on her way to church in New York City on March 29 when a stranger knocked her on the ground and kicked her in the face, after yelling a racist slur and telling her she didn't belong. In the weeks since... Read More.

Biden signs anti-Asian hate crime bill into law: ‘Hate has no place in America’

Thursday, May 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are slated to deliver remarks Thursday as Biden signs into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that passed through Congress in an increasingly rare show of bipartisanship. Drafted in response to an alarming rise in... Read More.

House passes anti-Asian hate crimes bill, legislation awaits Biden’s signature

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House of Representatives gave final passage on Tuesday to the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, in response to the rise in violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. The measure needed two-thirds of the chamber's support and passed in a 364-62 vote. The... Read More.

House poised for final passage of anti-Asian hate crimes bill

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House of Representatives is poised to give final passage on Tuesday to the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, in response to the rise in violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate, in an increasingly rare bipartisan effort, voted 94-1 last... Read More.

Amid rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Oscar winner Chloé Zhao hopes films inspire people to “come together”

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

At the 2021 Oscars on Sunday night, Nomadland director Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color and the first woman of Asian descent to be nominated and to win Best Director. Her win comes as anti-Asian hate crimes are spiking in cities across the... Read More.

Anti-Asian hate bill clears Senate with bipartisan support

Thursday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate voted 94-1 in favor of an amended bill aimed at combatting the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Sponsored by Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, the legislation takes relatively modest steps to equip law enforcement and communities to better deal with the rise... Read More.

Hirono: Anti-Asian hate bill chance for Senate to ‘take a stand’

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — As the Senate prepares to take up her anti-Asian hate crime bill this week, Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, said Monday the bill represents a chance for lawmakers to "take a stand" against rising anti-Asian attacks. "At a time when the Asian America Pacific... Read More.

Anti-Asian hate bill could muster bipartisan support on Senate floor

Wednesday, April 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate will take its first step aimed at combating the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes Wednesday in what could prove to be an increasingly rare bipartisan Senate effort. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Senate will vote Wednesday on whether to begin... Read More.

Asian American veteran bares scars in denouncing anti-Asian hate: ‘Is this patriot enough?’

Tuesday, March 30 by ABC News

By MARLENE LENTHANG, ABC News(CINCINNATI, Ohio) -- An Asian American veteran lifted his shirt and bared his military scars, declaring, "Is this patriot enough?" in a powerful speech to denounce hate against the Asian community.Lee Wong, a board... Read More.

Naomi Osaka speaks out against recent anti-Asian attacks

Monday, March 29 by ABC News

By ARYANA AZARI, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Tennis star Naomi Osaka took to social media to condemn the recent anti-Asian violence in the United States."If people loved Asian people as much as they love bubble tea, anime, mochi,... Read More.

Jay Leno apologizes for anti-Asian jokes over the years

Wednesday, March 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- After a heart-to-heart via Zoom with the leader of Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA), Jay Leno has apologized telling jokes over the years that used Asians as punchlines. According to Variety, Leno talked with Guy Aoki about some of... Read More.

Jay Leno apologizes for anti-Asian jokes

Wednesday, March 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- After a heart-to-heart via Zoom with the leader of Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA), Jay Leno has apologized telling jokes over the years that used Asians as punchlines. According to Variety, Leno talked with Guy Aoki about some of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: antiasian

How a woman attacked in NYC is helping other victims of anti-Asian violence

Biden signs anti-Asian hate crime bill into law: ‘Hate has no place in America’

House passes anti-Asian hate crimes bill, legislation awaits Biden’s signature

House poised for final passage of anti-Asian hate crimes bill

Amid rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, Oscar winner Chloé Zhao hopes films inspire people to “come together”

Anti-Asian hate bill clears Senate with bipartisan support

Hirono: Anti-Asian hate bill chance for Senate to ‘take a stand’

Anti-Asian hate bill could muster bipartisan support on Senate floor

Asian American veteran bares scars in denouncing anti-Asian hate: ‘Is this patriot enough?’

Naomi Osaka speaks out against recent anti-Asian attacks

Jay Leno apologizes for anti-Asian jokes over the years

Jay Leno apologizes for anti-Asian jokes

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