NEW YORK -- Asian American journalists are advising news organizations not to use the word "kamikaze" when describing the self-detonating drones recently deployed in Ukraine, citing the potential harm to a demographic already hit by hate crimes.
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Asian American reporters warn against 'kamikaze drone' in news stories
Term is inaccurate and fuel for hate, AAJA tells newsrooms
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A drone is launched during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in Iran in this handout image obtained from the Iranian army on Aug. 25. © Reuters
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