By Nicole Chavez and Natasha Chen, CNN Robert Peterson struggled for months to stop thinking about the day his mother and seven other people, mostly Asian women, were shot and killed last year at Atlanta-area spas. He’s found some comfort living at the Norcross, Georgia, home his mother Yong Ae Yue worked hard to own and in the
By Lois Beckett and agencies A hate crimes law passed in Georgia amid outrage over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery could get its first major test as part of the murder case against a white man charged with shooting and killing six women of Asian descent at Atlanta-area massage businesses this week. Prosecutors in Georgia who will
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by ZOE VOSS LEE Asian Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States. As a community, we come from countless countries, have a diversity of immigration stories, some recent and some dating back hundreds of years, and now have many different versions of an American life. So where does one begin in telling the
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In China, you risk being seen as unpatriotic if you haven’t seen the animated sequel that’s on track to gross more than $2 billion in a single market. BY DAVID OPIE Joy has turned to sadness for Disney and Pixar now that Frozen 2, The Lion King, and Inside Out 2 have each been surpassed at
By Wawa Li & William Ging Wee Dere The final report of the Public Inquiry on Foreign Interference (PIFI), released by Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue on January 26, has become the subject of intense public scrutiny, especially in the Chinese Canadian community. Coincidentally, it came out days after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Canada with economic
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By Jimmy Yan British Columbia is now home to nearly 600,000 Chinese Canadians including PRs, accounting for about 11% of the province’s total population. Given such a substantial size, it is essential to update our knowledge of this diverse community and support Chinese Canadians to better integrate into our Canadian society. Promoting bilingual (English and
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By Dr. Ally Wang As the federal election approaches, discussions within the community regarding foreign interference (FI) and Bill C-70 have once again gained momentum. The Imperfections of C-70 Let’s start with Bill C-70. This legislation was almost unanimously passed in both the House of Commons and the Senate in June 2024. This means that
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By Tung Chan Before delving into the opportunities and challenges ahead for the Chinese Canadian community, it’s essential to clarify what we mean by the term “Chinese.” This label encompasses various dimensions, including nationality, ethnicity, and culture, which can lead to confusion and misinterpretation. For instance, when a Chinese Canadian politician expresses pride in their
By Dr. Ally Wang Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks to Mr. Fred Kwok, Hon. Yuen Pau Woo, Mr. Tung Chan, and Mr. Jimmy Yan’s speeches. As they analyze, we know the challenges we face. Today’s topic is important for me, for the community that I care about, and for this country that I love.
By Valerie Ooka Pang Asian American young people often feel invisible in history and that they do not belong in their country. Many students and adults think that history is boring and not important. The authors of these books vehemently disagree. They strongly believe that history tells us who we are, what our communities have
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