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Asian American students and parents in Colorado call for more support in the classroom
By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoAfter a year in which Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders experienced violent hate crimes during the coronavirus pandemic, students and parents in two Denver metro area…
Colorado Asian Pacific United aims to educate Denver about the city’s Chinatown
By Gil AsakawaColorado Asian Pacific United, or CAPU, is an organization formed by a small group of AAPI community leaders and allies whose initial goal is to educate Denver about…
Denver Cherry Blossom Festival pivots for 2021
By Stacey ShigayaLike many others, Sakura Foundation sees the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel and is looking forward to creating connection with the community this year! Conditions…
2021 Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival, also called Yuan Xiao Festival (元宵节), is a holiday celebrated in China and many other Asian countries that honor deceased ancestors on the 15th day of the first…
2021 Lunar New Year
Lunar new year 2021 celebrates the year of the Ox. Chinese new year celebrations last up to 15 days, but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday…
Bodhi Treatment Center
Starr Luu is the owner and practice of Bodhi Treatment Center, which is committed to delivering the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine in a safe, ethical, and welcoming space for…
What’s on the table for Chinese New Year?
Family is the basis of the Chinese society, which is seen through the significance placed on the New Year’s Eve dinner (年夜饭 / Nián yèfàn) or Reunion dinner (团年饭 /…
Chinese Zodiac 2021
Rat: 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 20202021 is a year full of prosperity that will support any activity or motion in the Rat’s career. Although it’s not something characteristic…
Historic wins for Asian Americans
Alex Lee, made history in multiple ways when he won California’s 25th District Assembly race. At 25, he’ll become California’s youngest Asian American state legislator ever, the first openly bisexual…
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival continues to celebrate AANHPI heritage
The event is the largest AANHPI celebration in the Rocky Mountain region. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, a staple summer event in the Denver community, will return to Sloan’s Lake…