Asian American lawmakers are urging Fortune 100 companies to uphold diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts amid backlash from conservative opposition. What it’s about: On Tuesday, the executive board of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) revealed that they sent a letter to the CEOs and heads of America's Fortune 100 companies, which are the top 100 largest U.S. companies by revenue, urging them to reaffirm their commitments to hiring and promoting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI). Led by CAPAC Chair Judy Chu (D, CA-28), the initiative seeks to gauge the progress of DEI practices for AANHPI within these organizations amid the ongoing fight against anti-Asian hate.
World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa, who served as a director in the Boston Symphonic Orchestra (BSO) for 29 years, has died at 88. What happened: Ozawa died from heart failure in his home in Tokyo on Feb. 6. A private funeral was already held for Ozawa, but his family is considering holding a farewell party for him at a later date, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK.
World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa, who served as a director in the Boston Symphonic Orchestra (BSO) for 29 years, has died at 88. What happened: Ozawa died from heart failure in his home in Tokyo on Feb. 6. A private funeral was already held for Ozawa, but his family is considering holding a farewell party for him at a later date, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK.
Popular South Korean YouTuber Tzuyang has apologized for his mukbang video featuring a comedian's portrayal of a Filipina after it sparked outrage and was branded as racist. The mukbang video: The now-deleted video, titled “The Philippine subscriber(?) was surprised 🤣 Beef tripe rice noodles mukbang,” was deemed racist for mocking Filipino accents and pushing stereotypes. In the video, comedian Kim Ji Young portrays a Filipino woman named "Nitung," who purportedly speaks Korean in a Filipino accent.