Next Thursday, several presidential campaigns -- Mike Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders, Andrew Yang, with more to be announced -- will be participating in the AAPI Decision 2020 Twitter Town Hall to discuss issues important to AAPI communities. It's happening February 13 at 2:00pm EST. Join the conversation at #AAPI2020 Co-sponsored by National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, AAPI Data, APIA Vote and Asian American Journalists Association.
Snake Eyes star Henry Golding reveals first look at G.I. Joe spin-off
Henry Golding, who stars in the G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes, currently filming in Japan, offered a first look of sorts from the film, in celebration of his birthday. "Because its my birthday today and I'm playing Snake Eyes... Here's your first look," he wrote on Instagram. The photo doesn't reveal much, but it's pretty badass.
Anti-Chinese "Coronavirus" Message Found at Columbia University
At Columbia University, someone apparently wrote "Wuhan virus isolation area" on a library blackboard. The message, which was shared widely on social media, was apparently "in broken Chinese handwriting" and "clearly not from a Chinese person." So, you know, just another somebody out there using the coronavirus outbreak as an excuse to do racist shit.
Family Karma
Oh boy. An Indian American community gets the Bravo reality show treatment in Family Karma, an upcoming unscripted series centering on a group of friends and their families as they navigate love, success, and cultural traditions in Miami. According to Bravo, Family Karma "will give viewers a never-before-seen glimpse inside the intriguing lives of seven young Indian-American friends as they try and strike a balance between following their own paths and living their own dreams in Miami, while also staying true to their families' traditions. Welcome to your new guilty pleasure. Premieres March 8.
Waking Up Sucks (Sometimes)
After taking a two-year break from releasing new music, singer/songwriter AJ Rafael is back with a new song and music video "Waking Up Sucks (Sometimes)." Strong first crush vibes with this one. But oof, that ending.
