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Preface: As summer unfolds in North Minneapolis, Asian Media Access continues to spotlight leaders whose work strengthens our communities and drives meaningful change. Last month’s Juneteenth celebration along West Broadway was a powerful reminder of Black freedom, resilience, and the ongoing efforts to build a more just and inclusive society. In this fifth installment of […]

The Minnesota State Legislature’s historic $10 million investment in the Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program (ACPP) has significantly strengthened neighborhood’s ability to advance cultural placekeeping initiatives along the Blue Line Extension. This landmark funding represents a crucial step toward ensuring that the 13.4-mile transit line connecting Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal, and Brooklyn Park serves as a catalyst

    Asian Media Access joined over 200 community members at the Capri Theater on June 11, 2025, for the official release of the Northside Forward Plan. The event included a cocktail reception, screening of a community-produced short film, and panel discussions with leaders from other successful revitalization efforts. This gathering marked the completion of

By Janie Ye –Wayzata High School Immigration from Asia is not a new occurrence. America was originally occupied by people of Asian-descent who crossed the Bering Strait tens of thousands of years ago. After Europeans discovered the Americas, there has been further immigration from Asian countries since the 19th century. Oftentimes, these Asian immigrants were

Project SUPPORT (Supporting Under-served Populations through Produce Prescription, Opportunities for Recreation, and Tobacco Control) is a groundbreaking cross-cultural initiative led by Asian Media Access (AMA) in collaboration with Multi-Cultural Community Alliance (MCCA) partners, including the KaRen Football Association, TTL Foundation, and the Vietnamese Community of Minnesota. This comprehensive program addresses the urgent need to improve

Asian Media Access, in collaboration with the Asian American Business Resilience Network, has been working to redevelop the former St. Paul Sears site since June 2023. During this process, we uncovered the profound and lasting harm caused by the construction of I-94 in the 1960s. This freeway project, closely tied to the Sears building’s development,

Asian Media Access (AMA) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first e-Magine Initiative training program on May 13, 2025. This groundbreaking program, designed to empower participants with generative AI and digital marketing skills, concluded with an impressive showcase of talent, innovation, and real-world applications. The 13-week intensive training brought together a diverse

Preface: As we approach the Juneteenth celebration on June 19th along West Broadway in North Minneapolis, Asian Media Access is spotlighting local leaders who are shaping the spirit and impact of this important holiday. This community celebration not only honors Black freedom and resilience but also uplifts the voices and initiatives that make change happen

Photo Courtesy: Children’s Theater AMA had the joy of attending Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical! Nominated for three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Frozen features music and lyrics by Academy Award-winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and a book by Academy Award-nominee Jennifer Lee. From stunning sets and dazzling lights

Host by CAPI USA, the first-ever AAPI Rising: Identity, Resilience, & Leadership Summit took place on April 21, 2025, featuring an impressive lineup of speakers and performers. Notable speakers included Sam Hyun, Director of Government Relations for The Asian American Foundation and one of The Boston Globe’s 2021 Bostonians of the Year; Michelle Li, a