Kiran Ahuja
By CARLOS GALLEGO
AAP staff writer
Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2012) — More than 7 million students overall will be impacted by the increase of the Stafford Subsidized student loan, nearly 200,000 students in Minnesota will be hit if Congress does not act.
YER YANG
AAP contributing writer
I never envisioned that where I am today, reading with students, would fill me with rewarding knowledge about my career goals. I am happy that this experience has helped me create meaningful memories filled with academic and personal growth.
Sunny Chanthanouvong
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (May 16, 2012) — Sunny Chanthanouvong is completing a year as a Policy Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. He was one of 35 individuals selected for the 2011-2012 program that will conclude next month.
Chanthanouvong and his family emigrated from Laos to Minneapolis in 1984. He is currently the executive director of the Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota, which responds to urgent resettlement needs of fellow Lao refugees in Minnesota and strives to enhance the quality of life of Minnesota’s Lao families.
By CARLOS GALLEGO
AAP staff writer
ST. PAUL (May 5, 2012) — Over 20 childcare providers gathered earlier this month to attend an informational session which provided an overview of the family childcare licensing process as well as details on how to become a successful family childcare business.
St. Paul, MN — Get Ready to Rummmmmbbbbbbllllllleeee. Hmong College Prep Academy will be hosting an evening of pro wrestling and family entertainment on Saturday, May 12th. The action will take place in the school’s gym and also feature live music and break dancing exhibitions.
HCPA Social Studies teacher Morgan McLaughlin is very excited about pro wrestling coming to HCPA. “It’s going to be a great night of entertainment,” stated Mr. McLaughlin. “We’re partnering with the American Wrestling Federation, a St. Paul-based group that is regularly seen on KSTC Channel 45 and puts on shows throughout the Midwest. It should be a lot of fun.”
The event is being held as a fundraiser for a new HCPA study abroad program and the school’s Junior Committee. A silent auction featuring St. Paul Saints and Minnesota Lynx merchandise, autographed books and a number of area merchant gift certificates will take place. There will also be live music from HCPA junior Jasmine Xiong and a break dance exhibition from the school’s own Supermen Hip-Hop Dancers. Proceeds from the festivities will be used towards their senior class trip.
St. Paul, MN—Hmong College Prep Academy will be hosting an evening of music and theater on May 11th.
The school’s drama class, a mix of students in grades 9-12, will be presenting a set of 5 one-act plays—Duck, Dorothy & Alice, Post-it Notes, There Shall Be No Bottom (a bad play for worse actors…) and Words, Words, Words. HCPA’s Middle School Choir is also on the entertainment docket and will be performing Guys and Dolls, Jr.—A Musical Review. The Middle School Choir to also Perform.
Asian American Studies, Awards/Recognition, Government, Human Rights, Japanese, National
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama on April 26, 2012 named the late Gordon Hirabayashi as one of 13 recipients of this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom awards. It is the nation’s highest civilian honor presented to Hirabayashi, who passed away earlier this year on Jan. 2.
Community, Education, Lifestyle
Photos and Interviews by Nancy Wong
Asian Women United of MN
Q: What does a safe & healthy relationship look like to you?
Ronald Meng
A: It looks like compromising and being able to communicate with your partner and coming up with ways to help each other for both to succeed in life.
Ronald Meng, Century College
Major: Law Enforcement
Shoua Yang
A: Both sides come to an agreement on what needs to be expected and what needs to be done.
Shoua Yang, Century College
Majors: Criminal Justice Investigating & Education
Mong Her
A: Happy, smiling, not ashamed to show their love by holding hands; making the best of each other’s time.
Mong Her, Century College
Major: Undecided
To celebrate Asian American Heritage Month (May), AWUM collaborated with Asian American Press (AAP), Metro State University, and Century College to highlight the strengths of API cultural values to end domestic violence and to share thinking to stimulate discussion around this vital issue. AWUM interviewed & photographed several Metro State and Century College students, documenting each student’s voice about promoting safe and healthy relationships. We hope their words, thoughts & feelings inspire you to commit to “doing the Asian thing”! ”Do the Asian Thing” engages APIs, especially youth and young adults, to elevate social discourse about safe & healthy relationships within the API experience; this includes expanding or redefining cultural traditions and what it means to be Asian when it comes to romantic and familial connections. To AWUM, doing the “Asian Thing” is to promote safe & healthy relationships. 41%-60% Asian Pacific Islander women report experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime. (Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence: www.apiidv.org) The mission of Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) is to end domestic violence by promoting safe and healthy relationships within the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community. For more information about AWUM: www.awum.org or email: awum@awum.org. (Photo credits: Nancy Wong)
APIA White House Initiative, Editorial, Education, Government
By Francesca L. Covey
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2012) — The President on Wednesday delivered remarks at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and continued his call for Congress to stop interest rates on student loans from doubling in July.
Photos & Interviews by Nancy Wong
Asian Women United of Minnesota
Q: What does a safe and healthy relationship look like to you?
Gao Chee Vang
A: Two people who are able to communicate; there is love, no violence.
Gao Chee Vang, Metro State University
Major: Social Work & Minor: Child Psychology
Peter Phong
A: Embracing, warm, comforting, being there for one another; no aggressive fighting.
Peter Phong, Century College
Major: Nursing
Panu Her
A: Honesty, good communication, and trust.
Panu Her, Metro State University
Major: Human Services Family Studies
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