Simu Liu, Dragons' Den and Asian Americans

Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
Today, boba shops are ubiquitous. Big conglomerates like Starbucks and Jamba Juice have experimented with boba for limited stints. Even then, boba was such a small part of the menu that it wasn’t seen as a threat to Asian American boba businesses.
Simu Liu Accuses Boba Brand of ‘Culture Appropriation’ in Viral “Dragons' Den ”Clip —“ ”Then $1M Investment Is Pulled
Bobba has released a statement apologizing "for the harm we have caused by our words and actions" used on the episode of 'Dragons' Den'
Asian-American boba tea brand Twrl to pitch to Simu Liu after controversy on Dragons’ Den
The co-founders of Twrl are invited to pitch to Simu Liu after supporting Marvel star for calling out cultural appropriation on Dragons' Den Olivia Chen and Pauline Ang, friends and business partners in boba milk tea brand Twrl,
Boba Tea Company Apologizes After Simu Liu Raises Concerns About Cultural Appropriation
A boba tea company issued an apology after being involved in a cultural appropriation scandal following their appearance on Simu Liu's show 'Dragons' Den'
Simu Liu's boba company critique reignites debate on cultural appropriation
Simu Liu's recent critique of a Canadian bubble tea company on "Dragons’ Den" has reignited the debate surrounding cultural appropriation. Liu argued that the company's pitch for a ready-to-drink boba tea lacked respect for the beverage's Asian origins,
Here’s Why Simu Liu Might Back an Asian American Boba Tea Brand
The founders of Twrl failed to get on 'Shark Tank' three times, but got the actor-investor's attention with a TikTok supporting his views on cultural appropriation.
Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks debate
Olivia Chen and Pauline Ang, friends and business partners on boba milk tea brand Twrl, have tried three times to get on “Shark Tank,” the ABC reality show where up-and-coming entrepreneurs try to woo big-name backers.
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Simu Liu, bubble tea, and 'Dragons' Den': Why TikTok is in an uproar
The Dragons' Den episode aired last Thursday, and TikTok has been in an uproar ever since. Users have blasted Bobba and its founders, accusing them of racism and cultural appropriation. "That is ...
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Simu Liu asks fans to stop ‘bullying’ bubble tea brand amid ‘cultural appropriation’ stir
Simu Liu is hustling to turn down the heat on a Canadian bubble tea company after criticism of its televised sales pitch to ...
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A Minnesota woman was left with a ‘nearly totaled car’ after getting illegally towed from a Chicago parking spot — what rights do drivers have?
Working on her doctorate degree, she was starting a month-long research fellowship at the Newberry Library in Chicago as part ...