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4.08.2020

This Teen Pilot is Flying Medical Supplies to Hospitals in Need

And Other Things to Know From Angry Asian America.



16-year-old Pilot Flies Medical Supplies to Rural Hospitals
"TJ Kim can’t play lacrosse -- COVID-19 took the sport away. And at age 16, he can't drive alone. But Kim can fly. And he's turned his flying lessons into missions of mercy, bringing desperately needed supplies to rural hospitals in need. Each week, he carries gloves, masks, gowns and other equipment to small hospitals." So what did you do over spring break? This kid delivered life-saving medical supplies. No big deal.

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This Texas Restaurant Will Ban You For Being Racist
A Dallas-Fort Worth taqueria has announced a lifetime ban for any customers making rude or racial comments as tensions grow over the coronavirus pandemic. Richardson-based OMG Tacos, a Southern California-style fusion taqueria, posted a warning on social media last week after two different customers asked a Latino and an Asian American employee whether they had the coronavirus. “We will not tolerate racism, ignorance or hate," OMG Tacos posted on Twitter. "If you are racist, ignorant, aggressive, or threatening toward our staff in any way, we will absolutely refuse to serve you. You will also be BANNED from our establishments FOR LIFE."

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#Dumplings Against Hate x Patriot Act
This Saturday, April 11, #DumplingsAgainstHate will be hosting a behind-the-scenes panel and Q&A session with three members of the Patriot Act team, including showrunner and co-creator Prashanth Venkataramanujam. Get access with a $25 donation to support New York City's Chinatown.

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Community Stepping Up During COVID-19: Kristina Wong
As COVID-19 sweeps the nation, comedian Kristina Wong and a team of volunteer "aunties" are stepping up. Armed with sewing machines, the group is combating a country-wide shortage of coronavirus-preventing face masks by making dozens from home.

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'Doogie Howser' Reboot in the Works from Kourtney Kang
Doogie Howser, M.D., ABC's classic 1989 half-hour medical dramedy series, is making a comeback and getting a makeover. Disney+ is reportedly developing a reboot, Doogie Kealoha, M.D., starring an Asian American female lead, from How I Met Your Mother and Fresh Off the Boat alumna Kourtney Kang.