COVID-19 infection rates have increased and decreased over the past two years as Minnesota faced wave after wave of the virus, but one thing remains the same: Black communities have been hit hard by COVID. Since the pandemic began, Black Minnesotans have died from COVID at more than twice the rate of white Minnesotans.[1] But […]
Asian Media Access, along with the African American Guzheng musician Jarrelle Barton, and Unity Dance Company, an Asian fusion dance group, successfully debuted the dance drama – “Resonance” on July 11th at the beautiful Grand Rapids’ Wilcox Theater. Check out our beautiful photo collages from the show. As the COVID-19 virus spread across the world,
Debut of Project Resonance at Grand Rapids’ Wilcox Theater Read More »
Asian Media Access has joined the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – MN to plan a 3D virtual AAPI Business Summit on Oct 16th and 17th, 2022. We envision a unique 3D experience throughout the Virtual Summit, since online conferencing is the most accessible and will be built on customizable 3D Virtual Environment Platform for
Asian Media Access has collaborated with the City of Minneapolis to mobilize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) residents to get back to the workforce and to create innovative ways to connect and empower AAPIs to also consider the entrepreneurship. As the pandemic’s new realities set in, many in our communities left the workforce, some by
“Get Jobs in Minneapolis” Initiative Read More »
Developed by Asian Media Access, Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – MN, and Spitfire Minnesota’s Latine communities have been on the frontline of COVID-19 since the beginning. Many work in essential jobs, including agriculture, meatpacking, restaurants, healthcare, and construction. Latine-owned businesses that provide important services to the community have also been hit hard by lockdowns
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Over the Juneteenth weekend, AMA has sponsored a successful outreach event at North Minneapolis’ West Broadway Block Party. This event focused on Black Economic Development, specifically the creation and sustainability of Black Owned Businesses in MN, and solving socio-economic problems such as police brutality, mental illness, and the decline of home and business ownership. This
Juneteenth Celebration at June 19th, 2022 Read More »
Asian Media Access has teamed up with SBA, Hennepin County and Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – MN, to offer Technical Assistance to area small businesses and provide navigational services through the Elevate Business platform, and further provide feedback on business concepts and support the business owner’s creation of business and strategic plans to prepare
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Minnesota face increasing health challenges from COVID-19. Asians make up 5% of the Minnesota population but 8% of critical COVID hospital cases. As of April 2022, over 63,900 Asians have gotten COVID in Minnesota alone, and over 470 died from it, according to the Minnesota Department of
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Over the Memorial Day weekend, AMA sponsored a successful MN Songkran Festival 2022. Enjoy the photo collage showcasing the festivties!!!!
MN Songkran Festival 2022 on May 28 and 29 Read More »
Asian Media Access (AMA) joined the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – MN and MN Hmong Chamber of Commerce to host the first-ever Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Expo on May 14, 2022 at the Metropolitan State University. With more than 80+ exhibitors, 500+ registered attendees, and 19 workshop/networking sessions, AAPI Business Expo
A firs-ever AAPI Business Expo on May 14th, 2022! Read More »