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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We’ve had SEVERAL customers ask our Asian team members if they have Coronavirus within just the last week.

This is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE. We will not tolerate racism, ignorance or hate.

— OMG Tacos (@OmgTacosTX) April 4, 2020

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.

Here's Where You Can Report Coronavirus-Related Racism

And Other Things to Know From Angry Asian America.



Asian American Groups Compiling Coronavirus Hate Crime Reports
Distressed by the rise in xenophobia and racism during the coronavirus pandemic, a coalition of Asian American groups based in California have created a reporting webpage for victims of virus-related hate crimes. The Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council, Chinese for Affirmative Action and San Francisco State University Asian American Studies Department are asking anyone who's been harassed, intimidated or otherwise discriminated against for their race to share their stories on the website.

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President Trump Attacks Asian Americans. He Must Stop Repeating History.
"In a time where our nation is facing a pandemic, it is more important than ever to have a Unifier-in-Chief to lead and guide us. President Trump has exhibited the opposite of that."

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Dumplings Against Hate
"Chinatowns have always been there for you... Now, will you show up for NYC's Chinatowns? Make a donation in the amount of your favorite meal, as if you were at your favorite restaurant, and the money will go to businesses in dire need. Please be generous and 'buy' up a whole banquet! All funds raised will go to Asian Americans For Equality’s Emergency Small Business Relief Fund."

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7 Stages of Being Stuck Home with Kids Because of the Coronavirus
For parents on lockdown: Based on interviews with parents locked down in Italy and Hong Kong, here are seven unexpected stages parents will likely experience over the coming weeks and months. By Stephen Dypiangco.

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High School Choir Spreads Hope, Social Distancing Style
This week, the Chino Hills High School Chamber Singers were supposed to perform at a choral festival, which of course, was canceled. Instead, the kids shared this gorgeous rendition of "Over the Rainbow," with each part individually recorded from their own homes. May it bring you a little hope and cheer during these dark times.