The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 20 announced new initiatives worth $10 million to curb hates crimes and other “bias-related incidents.” This comes just days after the House passed legislation to authorize dedicated offices within U.S. federal government departments to monitor domestic terrorism and hate crimes. As part of the DOJ’s efforts, it…
DOJ Announces Hate Crimes and ‘Bias-Related’ Initiatives Including Reporting Hotline
Federal Judge Rules Against High School’s ‘Patently Unconstitutional’ Racial Admission Policy
A federal judge has ruled against an elite Virginia high school’s revised admissions policy pushing for “racial equity,” judging it discriminatory against Asian American students. The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ), which focuses on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), is a Governor’s School in the Fairfax County…
Federal Court Rules Against High School’s ‘Patently Unconstitutional’ Racial Admission Policy
A U.S. federal court has ruled against Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s (TJ) revised admission policy pushing for “racial equity,” judging it discriminatory against Asian-American students. TJ, which focuses on the STEM fields, is an elite Governor’s School in Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. It requires prospective students to go…
Asian Americans Question LA County Report on Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
A new Los Angeles County report (pdf) identifies a significant rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, but critics say the crimes may not be race-motivated. The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations released a statement Oct. 20 showing a total of 44 anti-Asian crimes reported in 2020—a 76 percent increase from the previous year’s data….
‘Wrong’ Criminals Ruin Liberal Media Narrative
Commentary It looked like red meat for liberal, Woke media. On March 29, a 65-year-old woman of Filipino descent was punched and kicked in New York City in broad daylight by an attacker who allegedly made anti-Asian statements. The attack, two weeks after spa shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, that killed eight including six women of Asian descent, looked like…
Man Holding Sign Calling for CCP Accountability Is Blocked at Vancouver Anti-Asian Hate Event Organized by Mysterious Group
A man holding a sign calling for the Chinese Communist Party to be held accountable had his sign obstructed by several people at an “anti-Asian hate” rally organized by a group that local community members have raised questions about. On March 28, “Stop Anti-Asian Hate” rallies were held by the Asian Canadian Equity Alliance Association…
Beijing Exploiting Anti-Asian Attacks to Shun US Criticism, ‘Delegitimize’ America
As America grapples with troubling headlines depicting a rise in anti-Asian racism, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has apparently found its latest propaganda fodder. Pointing to the uptick in crimes against Asian Americans, the regime is telling the United States to sort out its own affairs before criticizing Beijing for its severe human rights violations….
The Latest Left-Wing Anti-American Lie: ‘Anti-Asian Racism’
Commentary If you rely on The New York Times, the Democratic Party or CNN—they are interchangeable—for your perception of reality, you now believe America is reeling from the latest expression of white supremacy: Anti-Asian racism. It is a lie, the purpose of which is to: a) Further demonize America. b) Further demonize white Americans. c)…
A Closer Look: Behind the Rise in Anti-Asian Hate
Horrific headlines have recently proliferated across social media and the news industry depicting Asian Americans as victims of an increasing spate of assaults, both verbal and physical. Examining what’s behind the trend requires a deeper look into a complex, multifaceted issue. The Epoch Times spoke to nearly a dozen people spanning different backgrounds, expertise, and…
Asians Rarely, Though Increasingly Face Hate Crimes
Americans have been targeted for their Asian ancestry more often in recent years but the incidents remain rare. There were 158 anti-Asian hate crimes reported in 2019 by police agencies to the FBI, up from 148 the year before. The FBI won’t release its 2020 data until the fall but in 16 of the country’s…
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