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ARTiste raises funds for after school program for middle schoolers
Miss Asian American Colorado Dao Than hosted a fundraiser for the Asian Pacific Development Center’s ReLAY After School program on Saturday, April 21 at the Tivoli Student Union at Auraria Campus. “ARTiste” which stands for Art is Shown Through
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Colorado’s Asian American Heroes 2012
Story by Patricia Kaowthumrong | Photos by Joe Nguyen In its fourth year, Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network proudly announces the 2012 Asian American Heroes of Colorado: Dr. DJ Ida, Executive Director of National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental
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“Every Day is a Holiday” premieres on public television in May 2012
“Every Day is a Holiday” Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:00 pm MST KRMZ-HDTV Rocky Mountain PBS In conjuction with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Memorial Day, “Every Day Is a Holiday,” a warm and intimate portrait of
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100 Great Employers for Asian Americans
According to unemployment data disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor, some interesting findings on Asian Americans were reported by the Economic Policy Institution on April 5, 2012. Overall, during the 2007 to 2010 economic downturn, Asian
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The spectacular Chinese performance “Legend of the Sun” comes to Denver
The Chinese American Post and Confucius Classroom in Denver present the “Legend of the Sun” song and dance show performed by the China Nanning Art Theatre. With shows on Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17,
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President’s Note – May 2012
Dearest Readers, Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We are pleased to announce the 2012 Asian American Heroes of Colorado. I applaud each of them for their contributions and achievements not only in the Asian-American community,
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Beautiful ceremony marks planting of cherry trees in Colorado Springs
Exactly 100 years ago, the people of Japan presented the United States with over 3,000 cherry trees as a symbol of friendship between the two nations. Today, those cherry trees bloom with glorious blossoms
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Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Awardee Dr. Frank Sakamoto
Dr. Frank Sakamoto was the March 2012 recipient of the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award, recognizing his many efforts to boost awareness of human rights, particularly among young people. Dr. Sakamoto, 86, has served
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Hmong Culture Night: Acculturation of the Hmong-American Identity
Hmong Culture Night: Acculturation of the Hmong-American Identity By Joshua Vang The Hmong Student Association of Colorado (HSAC) is a group of students actively promoting the Hmong culture and pursuit of higher education. On
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