Tag: Asian
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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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Ribbon cutting for ‘modern Asian mall’ at new Pan Asian Center in Maplewood planned for this weekend
The Pan Asian Center at Maplewood Mall is expected to fully open by 2027, with a ribbon cutting being held on May 3. Entrepreneur Toua Xiong will redevelop the former Sears and Macy’s for retail and … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/pan-asian-center-maplewood-mall-redevelopment/
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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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Key facts about Asians in the U.S.
Here are some key facts about Asian Americans, based on tabulations of U.S. Census Bureau data and Pew Research Center data. In this analysis, the overall Asian population includes all those who … Full story: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/05/01/key-facts-about-asians-in-the-us/
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Legacy in action | AANHPI leaders shaping culture, education, advocacy and mental health in Northern California
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of leaders building a foundation for future generations. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/aanhpi-leaders-in-northern-california/103-279a8319-93b8-43ba-bdf5-fdc44b11191f
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LA Asian Pacific Film Festival 2025
Today, May 1sth is the first day of the 41st Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival which runs until May 7th. The opening night Cinema Musica party which features … Full story: https://www.msn.com/