January 24, 2026

Between 2020 and 2025, Asian Minnesotans have endured an unprecedented wave of violence, harassment, and racial profiling—from pandemic scapegoating and organized crime to aggressive deportation actions. Throughout this crisis, Asian Media Access has led Minnesota’s Stop Anti-Asian Hate campaign (https://www.amamedia.org/stop-anti-asian-hate/), building a strong social media presence; providing community training through Bicultural Healthy Living; and hosting […]

Asian Media Access (AMA), in partnership with Wat Promwachirayan (Thai Buddhist Temple), the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota, Chinese American Culture & Friendship, Frogtown/Rondo Black Church Alliances, and many community partners, proudly hosted two Annual Toys for Tots giveaway events over two weekends, from December 15 to December 22, at two locations: the Thai Temple

Preface: In this “Calling America HOME” edition, we feature Dr. Yan Chen—an immigrant from Shanghai, China, and a scientist turned politician. She reflects on balancing Chinese and American cultures, learning from NATURE to navigate complexity and sustainability, and transforming challenges into opportunities. Though she did not win the St. Paul mayoral election last November, the