Tag: Asian
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice opposes the defunding of gender-affirming care
On Feb. 17, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California and partners, Viet Rainbow of Orange County and Hmong Innovating Politics, submitted a letter opposing the Centers for Medicare … Full story: https://www.lassennews.com/asian-americans-advancing-justice-opposes-the-defunding-of-gender-affirming-care
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Asian variety shows have a winning formula at local casinos
You don’t need to know the language to enjoy the new wave of Hmong, Vietnamese and Chinese concerts at gambling venues. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a081ef759c4254a4016b8751bd5af2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fasian-variety-shows-have-a-winning-formula-at-local-casinos%2f601504931&c=17347916498125345165&mkt=en-us
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Ex-Kohler worker was routinely harassed over his Hmong heritage, lawsuit says
A former Kohler employee says in a federal lawsuit co-workers often insulted his Asian heritage, and that he eventually left the job after two years. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a081ef759c4254a4016b8751bd5af2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2f2026%2f02%2f26%2fex-kohler-worker-routinely-harassed-over-hmong-heritage-lawsuit-says%2f88862102007%2f&c=12649005897356897122&mkt=en-us
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Eighth annual Asian Street Food Festival held in Fort Myers
A cultural street food festival took place over the weekend, offering attendees live entertainment and an opportunity to learn about diverse Asian cultures. Full story: https://www.wgcu.org/culture-and-connections/2026-02-16/eighth-annual-asian-street-food-festival-held-in-fort-myers
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Mayor Kaohly Her returns to St. Kate’s to break new ground in women’s leadership
St. Paul’s first woman and Asian American mayor, Kaohly Her chose The O’Shaughnessy for her inauguration in recognition of St. Kate’s as a women’s and Minority Serving Institution. Photo courtesy of … Full story: https://www.stkate.edu/newswire/news/mayor-kaohly-her-returns-st-kates-break-new-ground-womens-leadership-2026
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Sunisa Lee’s Hmong heritage reshapes Asian American identity
The Fung Bros discuss why Sunisa Lee being Hmong impacts Asian America. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sunisa-lee-s-hmong-heritage-reshapes-asian-american-identity/vi-AA1VVaSU
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Hmong identity explained beyond East Asian labels
The Fung Bros explain why Hmong people are not considered East Asian. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/general/hmong-identity-explained-beyond-east-asian-labels/vi-AA1VnuXj
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New Eyes Play-Reading Festival at Playwrights’ Center
Celebrate new voices, ideas, and works in Asian American theater at Theater Mu’s free play-reading festival. On Jan 23 & 24, join us for a 10-Minute Playfest ft. nationally submitted scripts that … Full story: https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/regional/New-Eyes-Play-Reading-Festival-4353031
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Kaohly Her becomes first woman, Asian American to be St. Paul’s mayor
Kaohly Her, a former state representative, who after a short campaign defeated a well-known incumbent in an upset last fall, took the oath of office Friday to become the first woman and Asian American … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/kaohly-her-becomes-first-woman-asian-american-to-be-st-paul-s-mayor/ar-AA1Tt8b2
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Mayor Kaohly Her pledges to ‘always show up’ for St. Paul in inaugural address
Friday’s inauguration launches the first term for Her, who makes history as the capital city’s first Asian American mayor. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhundreds-celebrate-new-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-at-inauguration-ceremony%2f601548810&c=16620742209504189747&mkt=en-us
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Yuen: Do you think of the perfect comeback way too late?
Asian Americans and friends can exercise their quick-wit muscles in a Minnesota-made card game addressing microaggressions. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6950bf2f1feb458b8d761a6d19c24cc6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fyuen-do-you-think-of-the-perfect-comeback-way-too-late%2f601533726&c=14049731556652875477&mkt=en-us
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Clapback game empowers Asian Americans to confront microaggressions with humor
Clapback, her first game, created in collaboration with FAWK (the Funny Asian Women Kollective), aims to empower Asian Americans. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/may-lee-yang-clapback-card-game-asian-american-edition/
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Clapback game empowers Asian Americans to confront microaggressions with humor
Creator May Lee-Yang launched Mayhem Games to offer Asian Americans relatable game experiences. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/may-lee-yang-clapback-card-game-asian-american-edition/
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Local Comedian May Lee-Yang Claps Back with New Card Game
Just in time for your uncomfortable holiday gatherings, May Lee-Yang has released a new card game, Clap Back: The Asian American Edition, through her gaming company, Mayhem Games. Full story: https://racketmn.com/local-comedian-may-lee-yang-claps-back-with-new-card-game
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St. Paul library card marks anniversary of Southeast Asian resettlement
The St. Paul Public Library system has rolled out a special edition library card recognizing the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian resettlement in St. Paul. The free card, designed by Twin Cities … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/09/st-paul-library-offers-card-for-50th-anniversary-of-s-e-asian-resettlement/