Tag: Asian
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Jakarta Parishes Strengthen Solidarity to Support Families in Need
Five Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Jakarta are strengthening a shared culture of solidarity by supporting families facing illness, bereavement and financial hardship. Full story: https://www.rvasia.org/asian-news/jakarta-parishes-strengthen-solidarity-support-families-need
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ICE deportations of California Asians rise over 1,000%. Is Fresno caught up in surge?
These communities are being impacted in a way that we haven’t seen before,” said an attorney with the Asian Law Caucus. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/ice-deportations-california-asians-rise-232247442.html
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‘We can feel like we belong’: Hmong Harvest Festival brings out vibrant Anchorage Southeast Asian community
While the Gregorian calendar still reads August 16, for the roughly 6,000 Hmong people that call Anchorage home, this weekend marked the start of a new year and an opportunity for celebration. Full story: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/08/16/we-can-feel-like-we-belong-hmong-harvest-festival-brings-out-vibrant-anchorage-southeast-asian-community/
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Tanghulu, teppanyaki & more: Asian Street Food Night Market comes to Milwaukee
The free, two-day festival will feature 50 vendors, live entertainment and street foods from across Asia at Veterans Park. Full story: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/asian-street-food-night-market-2026
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Plan your visit: COSA Fest comes to Brooklyn Park Aug. 29
Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center hosted the inaugural Colors of Southeast Asia Fest in 2025, celebrating the cultural heritage and ongoing contributions of the Southeast Asian community in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/community/brooklyncenter/plan-your-visit-cosa-fest-comes-to-brooklyn-park-aug-29/article_c3caad4c-e930-4362-a6fc-e7dfae0b81f7.html
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How the charity behind Madison, Wisconsin’s ‘autonomous zone’ raked in taxpayer money
The city of Madison awarded Freedom Inc. at least $149,000 this year for initiatives such as “[Southeast Asian] and Black Youth Programs.” … Full story: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/4673880/charity-madison-wisconsin-autonomous-zone-taxpayer-money/
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Minnesota-based Asian street food festival heads to Milwaukee
The Asian Street Food Night Market Festival is moving beyond its Twin Cities roots with a festival in Milwaukee in August. The next festival will be Aug. 7-9 in Maplewood, followed by the one along … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a643ac88e22416bbd518245176cc6d7&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sctimes.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2f2026%2f07%2f23%2fasian-street-food-festival-going-to-maplewood-and-milwaukee-next%2f91006425007%2f&c=12454523799486702215&mkt=en-us
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Minnesota-based Asian street food festival heads to Milwaukee
A popular Minnesota festival brings diverse Asian street food and cultural performances to Maplewood and Milwaukee this August. Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/minnesota-based-asian-street-food-083040000.html
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New Asian street food festival coming to Milwaukee lakefront
A new Asian street food festival is coming to Milwaukee’s Veterans Park this August with food, music and culture. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/07/21/asian-street-food-night-market-festival-veterans-park-milwaukee/90956657007/
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Eau Claire’s MaiVue Xiong Named One Of Wisconsin’s ‘Most Influential’ Leaders
Now in its seventh year, the 2026 “Most Influential Asian Americans” list was released by Madison365 in four parts, beginning June 29. A total 22 people were named and among them, a familiar face: … Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2026/07/20/396416-eau-claires-maivue-xiong-named-one-of-wisconsins-most-influential-leaders
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I can’t believe I have to say this, but no, I am not Mayor Kaohly Her
No, I am not the mayor of St. Paul. Or Star Tribune columnist Laura Yuen. We look nothing alike ― we just happen to all be Asian women, Ka Vang writes. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a33732f02264664baa92d86609438bd&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fasian-aapi-women-racism-hmong-community%2f601858227&c=5227736780766934858&mkt=en-us
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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/