What we’re about
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This group is aimed at forming a community of the many Asian-Americans and allies living in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where we can build meaningful connections and celebrate the rich, cultural heritage and diversity of Asian Americans.
We are: people of Asian-American/Pacific Islander descent and allies who appreciate community and good food! Our group is a safe and inclusive space for people of East, Southeast, South Asian or Pacific Islander descent, including those who are adoptees or bi/multi-racial.
Join us to explore the Twin Cities, make new friends, and of course, eat great food. We look forward to meeting you!
Details/requests:
- Please post a picture of your face so we know who you are.
- Be respectful of the group- especially since events can be small, if you can't make it, notify the organizer ASAP so that someone else can attend.
- We encourage members to suggest and organize their own events that reflect their interests and hobbies.
- Some events are specific spaces for AAPI folks, and some will be for all including allies
- Be kind to everyone- we are all here looking for connection and support!
Upcoming events
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50 Years American: The Case of Southeast Asians
XIA Books, Café & Gallery, 422 University Ave W, Suite 14, Saint Paul, MN, USGET YOUR TICKET HERE: 50 Years American - The Case of Southeast Asians | XIA Books, Cafe & Gallery
A conversation, film screening, and Q&A on perceptions and reality over 50 years since Southeast Asians arrived in America, featuring Dr. Chia Youyee Vang, Christina Hughes, PhD, filmmakers Quyên Nguyễn-Lê and Joua Lee Grande.
Presented by Aeda & Minnesotan Asian American Film Festival
How did Southeast Asian refugees - Cambodians, Laotians (including Hmong and Mien), and Vietnamese – become American? How were they defined? How are they defining themselves?
Southeast Asian refugees, mainly Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian (including Hmong), faced immense cultural and economic challenges in their transition to life in the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Despite initial U.S. government policies aimed at easing their assimilation, they struggled to rebuild their lives and create a foundation for the educational and economic advancement of their children. Looking back fifty years after resettlement, what were the perceptions and myths surrounding Southeast Asians, and did these narratives match their lived experiences across the U.S?
Join us for a panel discussion and film screening event!
We’re diving into the past fifty years since Southeast Asian refugees first arrived and how they have changed the United States. We’ll examine the gap between initial public perceptions and the complex realities of their experiences in the US.
Author Panelists
Chia Youyee Vang, PhD: Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Christina Hughes, PhD: Assistant Professor, Macalester College
Film screening:
Four films by Quyên Nguyễn-Lê and Joua Lee GrandeSoutheast Asian Journeys - Produced in association with Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Southeast Asian American Journeys explores the stories of five local SEAA refugee communities who, while being shaped by their resettlement journeys, have transformed the landscape of which they are a fundamental part.
The filmmakers will be present to discuss their films.
6 attendees
Past events
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