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Asian Media Access has joined countless community members and agencies on a wild ride since the federal “Operation Metro Surge” hit Minneapolis in December 2025. Operation Metro Surge was a federal initiative led by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), aimed at apprehending undocumented immigrants and deporting […]

The film and television industry has traditionally depended on large production teams and significant financial resources. From character development and scripting to filming and post-production, the creative process has long required coordinated collaboration across multiple disciplines. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, however, this landscape is beginning to shift. AI-powered video generation engines now

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

Photo Courtesy: Eric Mueller Preface: Asian Media Access is honored to feature an interview with scenic designer Sara Ryung Clement for Children’s Theatre Company’s upcoming production, Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! This joyful bilingual musical spectacle, based on P.D. Eastman’s beloved classic book, opens on January 23, 2026. Tickets may be purchased at

Photo Courtesy: Jijun He In this edition, we proudly feature Dr. Elizabeth Wilcox, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Princess of Asia®.  She reminds us that true beauty begins within — and this is HERSTORY, a journey of grace, vision, and empowerment. Q1. Elizabeth, thanks for taking on this interview with AMA.  Please introduce yourself,

On November 19, 2025, the Cultural Placekeeping Design Group convened for the final time at Elim Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale to review the high-level artistic concepts for the METRO Blue Line Extension (BLE). The BLE currently includes plans for 13 new stations, connecting Target Field in Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park. Community members, artists, project staff,

Asian Media Access (AMA) is taking a bold step into the future of immersive entertainment with its upcoming Immersive Lab at the Sears Site, designed to blend cutting-edge technology, wellness principles, and Asian cultural storytelling. Visitors will explore interactive exhibition rooms inspired by the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West” and other Asian mythologies,