Tag: Asian-American
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Luther College hosts events to highlight identities and experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
In April, Luther College celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month with lectures and events. Full story: https://www.luther.edu/news/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month-2026
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Educational report highlights needs and progress in Southeast Asian American educational journey
In the 1970s, refugees began arriving from Southeast Asia and and fleeing to the United States from the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2026/03/educational-report-highlights-needs-and-progress-in-southeast-asian-american-educational-journey/
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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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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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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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How is immigration enforcement affecting Sacramento’s Asian American, Pacific Islander communities?
Recent federal immigration raids and detentions have often targeted Latinos. But local Asian American leaders and organizations say members of their communities have also been swept up by ICE and face … Full story: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/08/22/how-is-immigration-enforcement-affecting-sacramentos-asian-american-pacific-islander-communities/
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New Asian-American Restaurant to Launch on Thursday
Krazian Fuzian is touted as offering a “uniquely flavorful blend of Asian and American traditions.” Envisioned as not just a restaurant, Krazian Fuzian is also intended as a vibrant and welcoming … Full story: https://whbl.com/2025/07/30/new-asian-american-restaurant-to-launch-on-thursday/
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Wisconsin’s 20 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2025, Part 2
This is the second of a five-part series. Part one is here. Krissie Fung Krissie Fung is associate director and program manager for Zero Youth Corrections at the civic engagement and social justice … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsins-20-most-influential-asian-american-leaders-for-2025-part-2/
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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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Hmong textile show pops up at Walser dealerships in Minneapolis suburbs
This month, six Walser dealerships across the suburbs of Minneapolis are home to more than just sparkling new vehicles. Ten mannequins with colorful dresses, sometimes beaded, sometimes mostly indigo, … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-textile-show-for-asian-american-pacific-islander-month-pops-up-at-toyota-walser-dealerships-around-the-suburbs-of-the-twin-citiestr/601357288
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Hmong textile show pops up at Walser dealerships in Minneapolis suburbs
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Walser Automotive Group’s Asian Hmong Alliance is presenting “Threads of Tradition: A Hmong Clothing Showcase.” Wait, but why car … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-textile-show-for-asian-american-pacific-islander-month-pops-up-at-toyota-walser-dealerships-around-the-suburbs-of-the-twin-citiestr/601357288
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Milwaukee’s Hmong community hopes state’s first tuj lub courts will grow the ancient sport
Wisconsin’s Hmong community hopes that the first official courts in the state for the ancient game, tuj lub, are a way to spread and grow the sport. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/asian-american-heritage/milwaukees-hmong-community-hopes-states-first-tuj-lub-courts-will-grow-the-ancient-sport
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
What started as just one week in May has evolved over the decades into a monthlong tribute of events in cities big and small … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-210000440.html
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ABC7 News celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
What started as just one week in May has evolved over the decades into a monthlong tribute of events in cities big and small. Here’s everything to know about AANHPI Heritage Month. Full story: https://abc7news.com/post/aanhpi-heritage-month-heres-what-know-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander/16288651/
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Methodology: Asian American Fact Sheets
The analysis presented in Pew Research Center’s Asian American fact sheets and accompanying blog posts combines the latest data available from multiple data sources. Full story: https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2025/05/01/methodology-asian-american-fact-sheets/
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
In May 1990, President George H.W. Bush expanded the designation to the entire month. In 2009, President Barack Obama changed the name to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. President … Full story: https://www.al.com/native-american-news/2025/05/asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-has-only-grown-in-5-decades.html
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments be recognized annually across the nation. Full story: https://apnews.com/article/asian-american-pacific-islander-hawaiian-heritage-month-b383082eeea15cddcac6fd7e8122bd94