Andy Ngo
Andy Ngo
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Andrew Kwan Tai Ngo is an Australian journalist and author of Asian descent.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: 30 January 1981 (age 42)
No information available regarding death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: Australian
Profession(s):
- Journalist
- Author
Early Life and Background
Andy Ngo was born on 30th January, 1981 in Sydney, Australia. His parents migrated to Australia from Vietnam when he was a child. As a result of his Asian background, he experienced cultural tensions growing up in Australia.
Growing up, Andy's family instilled in him the importance of hard work and education. He developed an interest in writing and storytelling at a young age. Ngo pursued this passion through various school and college publications before transitioning into professional journalism.
Major Accomplishments
Andy Ngo has made significant contributions to journalism as a reporter for the _Portland Mercury_ and other publications. He is best known for his reporting on far-right extremism, particularly the Proud Boys, an American white nationalist organization.
His investigative reporting on these groups led to increased public awareness of their activities and potential ties with law enforcement. In 2019, he was assaulted by Antifa members while covering a protest in Portland, Oregon.
Notable Works or Actions
Andy Ngo has written about far-right extremist groups, including the Proud Boys and other white nationalist organizations. His work highlights the connections between these groups and law enforcement agencies.
His reporting led to increased scrutiny on the involvement of law enforcement with far-right extremist groups. In 2020, he published a book titled _"Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Imperial Crusade"_ which details his experiences covering protests in Portland and examines the structure and ideology behind the group.
Impact and Legacy
Andy Ngo's reporting has had a lasting impact on public discourse surrounding far-right extremism and law enforcement involvement with extremist groups. His work serves as an example of the importance of investigative journalism in holding those in power accountable for their actions.
As a result of his efforts, several members of the Proud Boys have been arrested or charged with crimes related to domestic terrorism. His reporting has sparked important conversations about the need for greater transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Andy Ngo is widely quoted or remembered due to his courageous reporting on far-right extremism, particularly in the context of Portland's protests against racism and police brutality.
Quotes by Andy Ngo
Andy Ngo's insights on:
'Black bloc' is a tactic that Antifa and other militant movements use where they adopt, essentially, a uniform of wearing black clothing, long sleeve, and mask and sunglasses completely.
I don't necessarily take issue with the label 'conservative journalist,' but I never particularly use that to describe myself. But I guess the values and principles that I have may be aligned with issues that are either seen as center or center-right.
At an Antifa event meant to resist 'fascist violence,' I - a gay journalist of color - was beaten so badly that I was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage.
It is known that some victims don't report crimes against their perpetrator. Many fear that they will not be believed. What is less understood is why anyone might expect people to believe they're the victim of a crime in the absence of evidence.
My coverage of Antifa has been critical: not just critical of the hooliganism and the street violence because violence, of course, is easy to condemn. I am critical of the underlying ideology as well.
Because of the mainstreaming of academia's victimhood culture, we are now in a place where we place more value on being a victim than on being heroic, charitable, or even kind.
Other tourists may remember London for its spectacular sights and history, but I remember it for Islam.