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Asian Media Access has worked with our partners – KaRen Football Association, TTL Foundation and Vietnamese Community of MN to host a 4-month “We Win the Game: Choosing Sports, not Smoking” Social Media Campaign. By partnering with culturally diverse sports teams and youth athletes, AMA has created an authentic and powerful movement that resonates deeply […]

Asian Media Access (AMA) has achieved remarkable success through our comprehensive summer-long e-Magine! training program, partnering with West Metro Chinese Church to bridge digital divides and empower limited English proficiency (LEP) community members. This intensive 80-hour program transformed 28 participants from digital newcomers into confident creators, demonstrating how culturally responsive education can unlock extraordinary potential.

This summer, 22 BIPOC youth use both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to Combat Displacement Along Blue Line Extension Asian Media Access, MinneapolisACHIEVE and the Asian American Business Resilience Network work together to ensure that community voices shape the future of North Minneapolis’ Blue Line Extension project. With an intensive summer AR/VR training program at

Asian Media Access’ internship through the Step Up program provides valuable foundational work experiences and profound educational experiences in community topics and technical learning. AMA focuses on having the interns produce products that bring awareness and a deeper understanding of prevalent issues in their community, especially challenges that they frequently endure. One of the successful

AMA has witnessed remarkable transformative advancement through former youth program participants who have blossomed into professional artists making their mark on Minnesota’s cultural landscape in 2025. These emerging talents are now leading ambitious projects that celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage while pushing creative boundaries. The year began with “Lunacy New Year – The

Chuck Carroll, known as “The Weight Loss Champion” and host of The Exam Room Podcast produced by the Physicians Committee, delivered a deeply personal and transformative presentation to our recovery community this week as part of Asian Media Access and Rochester Clinic’s expanded Produce Prescription Program. At just 5 feet 6 inches tall, Chuck once

By Janie Ye –Wayzata High School As the final piece of the series Understanding and Stopping Anti-Asian Hate, this article will contain some of my thoughts and opinions about the whole project. I also want to express my hopes for the future of Asian Americans. I decided to research and write about this topic because

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