To San Antonio restaurateur Mike Nguyen, the threat was clear. Alongside the racist graffiti covering the windows of his ramen shop — “Kung flu,” “Commie,” “Ramen noodle flu” — were these words, spray-painted...
Anti-Asian Discrimination & The DC Area Food Industry
Rising anti-Asian hatred also impacts the food space. In the DC area, Asian chefs and food folks report months of harassment and are working together to make change.
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Reports Of Racist Harassment
Since the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, crimes specifically targeting Asian Americans have risen dramatically. Asian American businesses have also been affected, with local restaurant owners and food industry workers reporting ongoing targeting and harassment.
Crimes targeting Asian Americans have risen dramatically since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Stop AAPI Hate, a coalition that tracks incidents of violence and harassment against Asian Americans...
For local Asian American business owners, the uptick in racist violence has sown deep stress and fear.
Urban Hot Pot, Kung Fu Tea, and Bonchon in the Columbia Mall were among those broken into Four Asian-owned restaurants were looted and vandalized in …
Local Chefs & Food Folks Take Action
From a dinner series raising money for organizations working to stop hatred directed at AAPI peoples to events benefitting anti-racism child education efforts, the DC area food and beverage scene
The weekly event starts March 25 and benefits Stop AAPI Hate. When Moon Rabbit chef Kevin Tien saw the recent reports of elderly Asian Americans being …
Get our free newsletter Restaurateur Danny Lee has a message: “Be relentless, do not stop, do not be silent.” That’s how he signed an Instagram post …
Tim Ma, Kevin Tien, Shirley Chung, and more Asian-American chefs are leading initiatives to fight racism and raise money for AAPI communities. Chef Tim Ma was maybe three or four on the night somebody...
Hey hey! We’ve got anime, cocktail hour, and new art. Watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu and other films at the Wharf. Here’s what you should check out …
From AAPI nonprofits and restaurants to artists and small businesses. Published on 3/22/2021 at 4:07 PM Victoria Lai, owner of Ice Cream Jubilee | Ice …
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