Statement by the Vang family on the passing of Secret War Lt. Colonel Tou-Fu Vang
St. Paul, Minn. (Dec. 1, 2020) — Lt. Colonel Tong C. Vang (Ret), son of Secret War Veteran Lt. Colonel Tou-Fu Vang, made the following statement on the passing of[…]
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Minnesota Thai Temple offers flu shots, toys, food
St Louis Park, Minn. (Dec. 12, 2020) — Wat Promwachirayan, the Thai Temple of St. Louis Park, will hold a flu shot, toys and food distribution event on Friday.According to[…]
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Special events at Minnesota Buddhist Vihara on Dec. 13
MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — The Minnesota Buddhist Vihara announces to virtual events to be held Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The first is a special Atawisi Buddha Puja and Birthday Blessings for Bhante[…]
UM Humphrey Institute report: COVID-19 sharpens inequalities among Minnesota workers
Report: Women and communities of color have borne the brunt of essential work and layoffs during the pandemic. MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 9, 2020) — Women workers in Minnesota face a dual[…]
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2020 Speculative poetry awards announced
AAP StaffSAN FRANCISCO (Dec. 12, 2020) — Since 1978, the international membership of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association has presided over a number of awards in a variety[…]
Lao poet releases new book, ‘Every Passing Minute’
AAP StaffMINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — Sahtu Press announced the release of “Every Passing Minute,” the second book of poetry by award-winning Lao American poet Krysada Panusith Phounsiri. Krysada Phounsiri[…]
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1.5 Exhibit highlights Southeast Asian diaspora in Minnesota
AAP StaffMINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — Minnesota is home to over 114,000 people with roots in Southeast Asia including refugees, and 2020 marks the 45th anniversary since the end of[…]
Laomagination:45 exhibit looks at refugee journey in Midwest
AAP StaffMINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — In 1975, thousands of people with roots in Laos began a global journey that took them around the world following the 20th century conflicts[…]
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Souvankham Thammavongsa’s winning book sheds light into the immigrant experience
By Diana ChengAAP Film & Arts Writer Souvankham Thammavongsa’s short story collection “How to Pronounce Knife” is the winner of the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Established in 1994, the notable[…]
2020 Elgin Awards for Speculative Poetry Book of the Year Announced
By BRYAN THAO WORRAAAP Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 24, 2020) — The Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association has announced the winners of the 2020 Elgin Awards for Book[…]
