Tag: Asian
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ICE arrests 11 ‘convicted sexual predators’ in Twin Cities
ICE says all 11 men arrested last month have ties to the East Asian region, targeting what federal officials are calling ‘the worst of the worst”. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/ice-arrests-11-convicted-sexual-predators-in-twin-cities/
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Prediabetes twice as common in overweight API adolescents: study
Prediabetes is more than twice as common in overweight or obese Asian and Pacific Islander (API) adolescents compared to their white peers, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente. The study, … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/prediabetes-twice-common-overweight-api-141748459.html
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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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Avalanche Team Up with Local Artist to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Avalanche collaborated with artist Nalye Lor to create a jersey that celebrates AAPI heritage with the theme of the Year of … Full story: https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/avalanche-team-up-with-local-artist-to-celebrate-aapi-heritage-month
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West Michigan family to launch line of Asian-inspired sauces in Meijer stores
The Xiongs, who own multiple restaurants across West Michigan, have created a variety of sauces based on their culinary offerings. Full story: https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/west-michigan-family-to-launch-line-of-asian-inspired-sauces-in-meijer-stores
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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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Tracing one Hmong family’s journey from Laos to Rhode Island
The Hmong are an ethnic group living primarily in China and Southeast Asia. There are communities of Hmong migrants across the globe. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Isabella … Full story: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tracing-one-hmong-familys-journey-from-laos-to-rhode-island
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Gaskin: Reflecting on history amid AAPI Heritage Month
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a perfect time to reflect on the diverse experiences of various Asian American communities. Full story: https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/05/17/gaskin-reflecting-on-history-amid-aapi-heritage-month/
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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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Breaking Boundaries, Honoring Roots: My Hmong American Story
By Amy Ng, Senior Client Engagement Program Manager, As Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage month unfolds in the U.S., I find myself reflecting not just on my … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=681e2c6029464367bbb4657f25875aa6&url=https%3a%2f%2ftechbullion.com%2fbreaking-boundaries-honoring-roots-my-hmong-american-story%2f&c=4424621297468689555&mkt=en-us
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Brenda Song Shares the Sweet Way She and Macaulay Culkin Pass Her Asian Heritage on to Their 2 Kids (Exclusive)
Brenda Song is proud of her heritage — and she’s making sure her children are, too. The 37-year-old actress, who is of Thai and Hmong descent, reflects on growing up in a “tight-knit” community where … Full story: https://people.com/how-brenda-song-and-macaulay-culkin-pass-her-asian-heritage-on-to-kids-exclusive-11729431
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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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