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Asian Media Access (AMA), with support from the City of Minneapolis, is proud to present highlights from our inspiring presentation on March 17, 2025 session featuring Meow Wolf’s Technical Director William Slayden. This special event was part of AMA’s e-Magine! Initiative, a free 13-week online program running from February 17 to May 2025 that provides […]

Preface: More than 50+ community members gathered at the Hmong American Partnership center in St. Paul on March 22 for a “Know Your Rights” training led by MN8, a grassroots organization fighting deportations in Minnesota’s Southeast Asian community. The event took place amid growing concerns over increased ICE surveillance and enforcement targeting immigrant households. Montha

In a chilly February morning, youth from AMA and Frogtown/Rondo Black Church Alliance marched to the Capitol to demand for a SMOKE FREE GENERATION. Download the March video Our youth have supported the Minnesotans for a Smoke Free Generation (MSFG)’s Youth Voices Exhibition at the State Capitol. Their voices echoed through the halls of the

An interview with Anndrea Young, Housing Advocate and 5th Ward City Council Candidate Preface: Starting this month, Asian Media Access plans to host a series of interviews with Northside neighbors and see how we all can navigate this new reality together and seek ways to support our neighbors in needs. This first interview is with

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, our thoughts and prayers for health and wellness extend to the people of Los Angeles who have been impacted by the ongoing wildfires. In this time of crisis, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) immigrant communities throughout the States, have come together, demonstrating resilience and compassion by mobilizing

Currently, four viruses — Influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus—are spreading across the U.S., raising significant public health concerns. Some experts are referring to this simultaneous circulation as a “quademic.” Three vaccines are available to help protect against the respiratory viruses: COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. However, there is no vaccine for norovirus, commonly known as the

The Hmong New Year celebrations in the U.S. are vibrant and culturally rich events that carry forward a cherished tradition of traveling to celebrate with neighboring communities. Historically, Hmong villages would host New Year festivities as a way to showcase their prosperity and unity, inviting others to join in the celebration. Today, this tradition continues

Food insecurity in North Minneapolis poses a critical challenge, increasing the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease while exacerbating complications for individuals already managing these illnesses. For many residents, particularly those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), accessing affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods remains a persistent

Asian Media Access (AMA) has leveraged cultural connectedness as a powerful tool to address violence and foster resilience within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Recognizing the pivotal role of cultural celebrations in information/resource exchange, particularly for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) members, AMA has sought to rebuild these vital connections lost during the

Asian Media Access has been working hard to better support area BIPOC youth mental wellness, below are two transformative strategies that have proven to be valuable: 1) Bicultural Healthy Living Framework: This principle emphasizes honoring youth’s heritage culture while equipping them with essential life skills. By fostering cultural pride, this approach helps youth feel grounded