Mentors, from left, Kim Hwang, PsyD., Fatima Lawson, PhD., Amy Park, Hui Wilcox-Harris, PhD., Beryl Wingate, PsyD., Sara Enow, Ismahan mohamud, and Linnea Swanson, PsyD. (Photo by Maya Nishikawa)

By MAYA NISHIKAWA
AAP staff writer

For many Asian Americans and other minorities in Minnesota, getting into graduate school is a big accomplishment. But, taking that step in higher education can also be more than an academic challenge. It can be a personal struggle that some didn’t anticipate, like being the only person of color in a class about diversity.

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A woman triathlete transitions from the bike riding portion to the running portion of the event in Minneapolis this summer. The athletes also swim a third portion. (Contributed photo)

By MARY TAN
AAP staff writer

Are you overweight?  Do you want to treat your body better?  Is it time for you to try something new? 

The YWCA believes in empowering women and eliminating racism.  That’s why they’re encouraging everyone to come watch participants in the fourth annual YWCA Women’s Triathalon at Lake Nokomis this weekend.

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Filipino American Women’s Network of MN (FAWN-MN) presents “Asian Women, Feminism and Gender Dimensions of Poverty (including trafficking of women and children)”, a discussion led by Dr. Carolyn I. Sobritchea, on Sunday, August 7, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Cummins Room of First Universalist Church, 3400 Dupont Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

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Solina Wilhelm in the VSA program (HCC photo)

HONOLULU (July 5, 2011) – Artist Solina Wilhelm, is a product of rape, was abused, abandoned, is living with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and most recently, was severely injured in a hit-and-run car accident.

While looking for her husband’s class at Honolulu Community College faith would have her run into art instructor Rebecca Horne who recognized Wilhelm’s suffering. After a heart-to-heart talk, Horne encouraged her to enroll into art classes.

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By James N. Martin, Jr, MD, President, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

By James N. Martin, Jr, MD
President, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

As your baby’s sole source of nutrition during pregnancy, eating a well-balanced diet is essential. Many women have questions about how many more calories they need, what is safe to eat, and what foods to avoid.

Pregnant women need more calories and nutrients to support a developing fetus, but it’s important not to overeat. Most women only need a moderate increase of 100–300 calories per day—the equivalent of a bowl of cereal with skim milk. Early in pregnancy, nausea may make it difficult to increase your food intake. Eating smaller nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day can help you add extra calories.

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Rinku Sen is the President and Executive Director of the Applied Research Center and Publisher of Colorlines.com.

By Rinku Sen

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the Dukes v. Wal-Mart sex discrimination case on June 21, 2011, a frustrating ruling that doesn’t challenge the existence of bias, but that exempts the company from accountability. The case highlights the difficulty of addressing discrimination at a time when intentional bias is both illegal and socially unacceptable, and yet obvious gender and racial gaps remain. If much, perhaps even most, discrimination is unintentional on a personal level, what responsibility do employers (or our government, or each of us as individuals) have for addressing its institutional consequences?

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By James N. Martin, Jr, MD
President, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem that affect up to 60% of women. They can be painful and may cause serious illness, especially if the infection spreads to the kidneys.

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By Shirin Sadeghi
New America Media

San Francisco (June 7, 2011) – As his enemies on both sides of the aisle of American politics continue to revel in New York Congressman Anthony Weiner’s admitted misbehavior, the real world is left to wonder about his young Pakistani-Indian Muslim bride.

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Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education Rose Chu, Ph.D.

AAP staff report

Roseville, Minn. (May 9, 2011) – Rose Wan-Mui Chu is a newly appointed Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education.

“The opportunity to serve at the state level and to make a difference in the lives of children and youth of Minnesota represents a dream come true,” said Chu.

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The 3rd Annual Honoring Women Worldwide Garden Party will be held June 25, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Women’s Memorial Suffrage Garden, State Capitol Grounds, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102. Tickets are $50.

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