Yelp has introduced a new feature allowing establishments to identify as Asian-owned, making it easier for customers to support the community amid a wave of anti-Asian hate crimes. The addition was created in partnership with Gold House, a non-profit that champions Asian and Pacific Islander representation.According to Yelp's most recent Economic Impact Report, searches for Asian-owned businesses in the U.S. increased 130 percent in February 2021 compared to the same time last year. Responding t...

Rihanna showed up to a Stop Asian Hate rally on Sunday, protesting the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes alongside hundreds of others.The star, who spoke out against the Atlanta massage parlor shootings on Instagram, attended the rally in New York City with her assistant, Tina Truong. She went mostly unnoticed during the protest, though Truong later posted a photo of the Fenty founder holding a sign that read "HATE=RACISM AGAINST GOD!" and "#STOPASIANHATE." Rih was also filmed sharing her Instagra...

On April 2, Instagram account @cafemaddycab began offering free cab rides to Asian New Yorkers uneasy about taking public transportation in the wake of rising anti-Asian hate crimes in the city. The initiative quickly gained traction on social media, amassing over 8,000 followers in a matter of days.Maddy Park launched @cafemaddycab with $2,000 USD of her own money. She was inspired to cover cab rides for elderly Asians and Asian women after taking a subway ride that left her terrified. "I was s...

As the COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out to an increasing number of Americans, many are taking to social media to share photos of their vaccination experience. Besides posting excited mid-shot selfies, some are showing off photos of their vaccination cards, an Instagram trend experts say can actually put you at risk for identity theft.According to CNBC, vaccination record cards contain personal information -- including your full name and date of birth -- that scammers can use to commit fraud. A vid...