Tag: AAPI
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Senate urged to reject DHS funding after Minnesota killings
With a Friday deadline looming for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, AAPI advocates are pressing lawmakers to withhold billions from immigration enforcement. In an exclusive interview … Full story: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/interview-senate-urged-reject-dhs-165229407.html
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Avalanche Team Up with Local Artist to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Avalanche collaborated with artist Nalye Lor to create a jersey that celebrates AAPI heritage with the theme of the Year of … Full story: https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/avalanche-team-up-with-local-artist-to-celebrate-aapi-heritage-month
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Sacramento’s Hmong American community reflects on half a century in the U.S.
For AAPI Heritage Month, CBS Sacramento is taking a closer look at the sacrifices and contributions made by Hmong Americans. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sacramentos-hmong-american-community-reflects-001424224.html
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Community leaders spearhead West Bend’s inaugural Global Fest celebrating AAPI cultures
Washington County’s first-ever Global Fest will celebrate AAPI heritage through food, music and art on June 28-29, bringing diverse cultural experiences to West Bend residents. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/asian-american-heritage/community-leaders-spearhead-west-bends-inaugural-global-fest-celebrating-aapi-cultures
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Gaskin: Reflecting on history amid AAPI Heritage Month
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a perfect time to reflect on the diverse experiences of various Asian American communities. Full story: https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/05/17/gaskin-reflecting-on-history-amid-aapi-heritage-month/
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens honors Hmong culture with new exhibit
Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan is launching a new exhibit celebrating Hmong culture with the book “A Map Into the World,” coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees in the U.S. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-sheboygans-233337931.html
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebration: Community and Culture Unite
Heritage Month Celebration, hosted by the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) and Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) ! Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/shows/whats-brewing-wisconsin/aapi-heritage-month-celebration-community-and-culture-unite
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Ramsey County Honors AAPI and American Indian Heritage with a Rich May Events Calendar
May in Ramsey County features AAPI and American Indian heritage events and a range of family-friendly activities. Full story: https://hoodline.com/2025/05/ramsey-county-honors-aapi-and-american-indian-heritage-with-a-rich-may-events-calendar/
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Hmong music brings language to life in Fox Valley schools for AAPI Heritage Month
Neng Thao is traveling to area schools to perform and teach about musical surrogate languages, using instruments to “speak” Hmong. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/education/hmong-music-brings-language-to-life-in-fox-valley-schools-for-aapi-heritage-month
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![3HMONGTV LIVE: [RAW] MAP Caucus – A forum on AAPI policy & advocacy.](https://www.hmoob.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3hmongtv-live-raw-map-caucus-a-forum-on-aapi-policy-advocacy.jpg)
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‘Fall through the cracks’: Lack of AAPI data disaggregation limits student resources
The same was true for 39% of Hmong 18- to 24-year-olds. Both Indian and Hmong fall under the Asian American category, which averaged out to 67% of 18- to 24-year-olds. Sharma, who leads a panel … Full story: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/11/24/campus/alumni/fall-through-the-cracks-lack-of-aapi-data-disaggregation-limits-student-resources/
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Political campaigns embrace AI to reach voters across language barriers
Advocacy groups like AAPI Victory Alliance are using ChatGPT and Claude to reach speakers of Hindi, Tagalog, and more. Full story: https://restofworld.org/2024/aapi-victory-alliance-ai-voter-outreach/
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Rep. Hong hosts second Korean BBQ to celebrate AAPI vote
Representative Francesca Hong hosted her second annual Korean BBQ Bash to bring focus on Asian American voting efforts and reach her new constituents. Hong’s new district now encompasses more of the … Full story: https://madison365.com/rep-hong-hosts-second-korean-bbq-to-celebrate-aapi-vote/
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US updates ethnic data on Asian Americans
The update comes as the AAPI community ranks as the fastest-growing racial group in the US, with more than 20 different Asian ethnic groups. The community is expected to number over 40 million people … Full story: https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202406/07/WS666277b6a31082fc043cb6f1.html
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Cultural competent care: how this Sacramento nonprofit helps AAPI communities combat suicide
A Sacramento-counseling service provides culturally informed services to Vietnamese, Hmong and Cantonese residents. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/cultural-competent-care-sacramento-nonprofit-120000324.html
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AAPI Heritage Month: 40 years of legacy for Pike Place flower farmers
Then they had to find a way to survive. That’s where the market’s Indochinese Farm Project comes in. “It pioneered a lot of Hmong farmers to start coming into the Pike Place Market,” said Scott. “The … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/aapi-heritage-month-40-years-151227851.html