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During the week of July 13, 2026, Asian Media Access (AMA) hosted a Violence De-escalation and Personal Safety Training for 38 youth, providing practical strategies to recognize warning signs of conflict, manage emotions, communicate respectfully, and make safe decisions during tense situations. Through presentations, interactive discussions, and real-life examples, participants learned that violence is often preventable when individuals have […]

Do you feel like Minnesota is experiencing more and more extreme heat days? You’re not alone. Rising summer temperatures and more frequent heat waves have become an increasing public health concern, particularly for older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, outdoor workers, and individuals without access to adequate cooling. Recognizing the need for

AMA collected 134 surveys to understand and provide firsthand insight into the cultural implications of sharing stories publicly for the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) communities, and to examine how the media can do better at covering AAPI stories.  This was a collection of honest, raw reflections from AAPI community members, revealing themes in

Series Preface: Asian Media Access proudly presents “Calling America HOME” Series, inspired by the resilience and hope of immigrants and refugees from across the Asian diaspora who have rebuilt their lives in Minnesota. Through these stories, we invite readers to witness a legacy of survival, determination, and hope forged against impossible odds. In this edition,

From February through May, Asian Media Access (AMA) hosted our online e-Magine Generative AI and Digital Marketing program. Over the course of the program, 60 hours of training and 18 hours of hands-on internship time were completed. Throughout this journey, our cohort mastered generative artificial intelligence (AI) training, WordPress website development, professional development, and the

Asian Media Access joined the 2026 AAJA Convention to celebrate its 45 years of achievements among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalism in America. For five days this June, Minneapolis became the center of the Asian American Journalists Association’s 2026 National Convention — #AAJA26 — drawing thousands of journalists, media professionals, students, and storytellers

From Refugee to Community Leader — A Reflection on the Eve of the 250th Birthday of the United States of America  by Tri Tang How Opportunity, Freedom, and Community Shaped My JourneyAs the United States approaches its 250th Anniversary, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began more than three decades ago – a

Series Preface: Asian Media Access proudly presents “Calling America HOME” Series, inspired by the resilience and hope of immigrants and refugees from across the Asian diaspora who have rebuilt their lives in Minnesota. Through these stories, we invite readers to witness a legacy of survival, determination, and hope forged against impossible odds. In this edition,

Asian Media Access has collected 280 MN residents’ surveys about home electrification preferences, offered in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Hmong. Residents were asked: “If you had the choice, which would you prefer to live in (assuming costs and other features are the same)?” with options for fully electric, hybrid (electric heating/water + gas stove), all-gas/oil,

For the past 20 years, Asian Media Access (AMA) has empowered young people through creative substance abuse prevention initiatives that promote healthier lifestyles and positive decision-making. Through youth-led multimedia projects, participants use digital storytelling and peer-to-peer education to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking, vaping, and substance abuse while encouraging informed and healthy choices.