Tag: Asian
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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/
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Southeast Asians in Minnesota respond to ICE deportation push
How are Trump’s immigration policies affecting Southeast Asian Minnesotans? Join us Nov. 20, live on Instagram, as we chat with Montha Chum, executive director and co-founder of MN8. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/southeast-asian-hmong-laos-thailand-vietnam-cambodia-instagram-live/
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Hundreds honor Vietnam War, Secret War veterans in Minnesota
Toung, a former officer of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, migrated to the United States when American troops left Vietnam in 1975. “We were invisible,” he said about veteran refugees. “We didn’t … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesotans-commemorate-southeast-asian-conflicts-50-years-later/601512690
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SVSA hosts Late Autumn Festival at White Plaza
The Stanford Vietnamese Student Association collaborated with several Asian cultural groups to put on the Late Autumn Festival, an event with food, student performances and activities like lantern … Full story: https://stanforddaily.com/2025/10/20/svsa-hosts-late-autumn-festival-at-white-plaza/
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Asian Culinary Education Club Serves Culture Through Food
What started as a simple idea to bring people together through food has quickly become one of Minnesota State’s most flavorful new communities. The Asian Culinary Education Club (ACE) is serving … Full story: https://www.msureporter.com/2025/10/09/asian-culinary-education-club-serves-culture-through-food/
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Charming new bakery highlights American treats, Asian twists
“I’m elated the public has been so interested and welcoming of all these crazy flavors and ideas I put out there.” … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68e53edebebf4b1bb115eff6ab43826c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.democratandchronicle.com%2fstory%2fnews%2f2025%2f10%2f07%2fcrust-pie-co-bakery-opens-rochester-ny%2f86045945007%2f&c=14502556127251680458&mkt=en-us
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Critics’ choice: Celebrating rare Asian cuisines
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — This eatery serves a wide variety of Italian dishes, plus pizza. The inspector checked off half a dozen critical violations. The grade is a 70 at Gondolier Pizza and Italian … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/critics-choice-celebrating-rare-asian-215154497.html
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Critics’ choice: Celebrating rare Asian cuisines
The 2025 Restaurant of the Year, a Hmong culinary tribute, and an Uyghur feast … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/world-cuisines/critics-choice-celebrating-rare-asian-cuisines/ar-AA1NHcxE
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Iowa Asian Alliance unveils plans for Southeast Asian cultural landmark in Des Moines
The Iowa Asian Alliance is set to create a permanent landmark in Des Moines honoring Southeast Asian culture and commemorating 50 years of resettlement in Iowa. Full story: https://www.kcci.com/article/legasea-50-des-moines-iowa-asian-alliance-unveils-plans-robert-ray/68149488
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New Asian fusion restaurant in Norfolk’s Ghent offers eclectic fare
Owner Evan Vang might look familiar. He was the operating partner for Wang Jiang Lou, a Chinese fusion restaurant in Virginia Beach. He also helped open Boil Bay in Virginia Beach. Full story: https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/09/23/review-vang-go-bistro-norfolk/
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Fresno southeast Asians detained at ICE check-ins, advocates say
These communities are being impacted in a way that we haven’t seen before,” said immigration attorney Tilman Jacobs of the Asian Law Caucus … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresno-southeast-asians-detained-ice-183000910.html