Tag: Asian
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KC-area nonprofit helps Asian seniors fight isolation with multilingual community
Life can be isolating for seniors, especially when English isn’t their first language. Johnson County nonprofit Fountain of Life aims to change that by providing information about serious topics as … Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/kc-area-nonprofit-helps-asian-173835000.html
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‘S.E.A. The Arts’ event showcases art from Southeast Asian artists
Attendees also got to enjoy live demonstrations, cultural performances, food vendors, and community engagement activities. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/05/30/sea-arts-event-showcases-art-southeast-asian-artists/
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How a festival aims to connect Milwaukee and Sheboygan’s Hmong communities
A new one-day festival celebrating Asian culture is coming to Cedarburg this summer, bringing a marketplace, games and traditional music and dance to the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds on June 13. Roberts … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/how-a-festival-aims-to-connect-milwaukee-and-sheboygans-hmong-communities/vi-AA24lQ9z
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Conference at Capitol aims to connect AAPI Michiganders with lawmakers
There was dancing and music in Lansing Thursday morning for Asian American Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol. Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/conference-capitol-aims-connect-aapi-205534240.html
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Bayshore Mall to host Asian culture festival and AAPI celebration
A vibrant celebration of Asian cultures is coming to Wisconsin in a way the community has never seen before. The Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce, co-hosting alongside the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber … Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/asian-american-heritage/bayshore-mall-to-host-asian-culture-festival-and-aapi-celebration
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La Crosse County Library Awarded Grant to expand East Asian collection
LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) – La Crosse County Library is announcing it has been awarded a grant from the “East Asia in the Upper Midwest Library Program” competition. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2026/05/13/la-crosse-county-library-awarded-grant-expand-east-asian-collection/
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La Crosse County Library receives grant to expand Hmong literature collection
The La Crosse County Library was awarded a grant to help expand its East Asian literature collection, according to a release. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/education/la-crosse-county-library-receives-grant-to-expand-hmong-literature-collection/article_2aeda6f6-3784-4ac6-868c-8d058366946e.html
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UCLA online textbook gives voice to Asian American, Pacific Islander history and cultures
A free, digital textbook overseen by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center aims to be a high-caliber guide to help high school and college educators nationwide teach more effectively about AAPI … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/ucla-online-textbook-asian-american-pacific-islander-history/71260764
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Milwaukee hosts first official AAPI Heritage Month celebration as community marks 150 years
Milwaukee held its first official Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Friday, May 1, an event organized by the city’s AAPI Employee Resource Group (ERG) and sponsored by … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/articles/milwaukee-hosts-first-official-aapi-heritage-month-celebration-community-marks-150-years/
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Milwaukee school to perform original Broadway-style Hmong musical
APRIL IS STARTING TO GAIN RECOGNITION AS HMONG HERITAGE MONTH IN MAY IS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH BOTH A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY AT HMONG AMERICAN PEACE … Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-school-to-perform-original-broadway-style-hmong-musical/71110396
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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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Photos | Eureka High’s Multicultural Night draws a crowd
This Sunday, Eureka High School’s Asian American and Pacific Islander club hosted the school’s 4th Annual Multicultural Night. Full story: https://www.times-standard.com/2026/03/31/photos-eureka-highs-multicultural-night-draws-a-crowd/
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Photos | Eureka High’s multicultural night draws a crowd
This Sunday, Eureka High School’s Asian American and Pacific Islander club hosted the school’s 4th Annual Multicultural Night. The event drew students, parents and community members to the Jay Willard … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/photos-eureka-highs-multicultural-night-draws-a-crowd/ar-AA1ZRzMw