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Rising Star: Jeffrey Mariano breaks the silence of racial injustice
By Brenda Velasquez | Asian Avenue magazine Amidst its vibrant diversity, American culture presents racial minorities with a stressful dilemma concerning identity. Caught between their heritage and their American environment, minorities learn to walk a
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Rising Star: Juliet Jung applies martial arts to human rights activism
By Brenda Velasquez | Asian Avenue magazine Hometown Aurora, CO School CU-Boulder Involvements Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority Vice President, Korean American Students at Boulder (KASB) Event Coordinator, CollaborAsian VIP Coordinator, Dennis Small Culture Center
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Jeffrey Chin at age 12 aspires to be a concert pianist
Youth involved in classical music in Denver face long hours of practice and sacrifice precious time away from their friends in order to advance their instrumental skills. This was stated by Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi,
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RISING STAR: Henry Duong aspires to work in student affairs
By: Patricia Kaowthumrong | Asian Avenue magazine Henry Duong attributes the discovery of his career path to a combination of luck, curiosity, finding a sense of security and discovering a way to give back. Additionally, Duong’s
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RISING STAR: Ben Nguyen describes the positive potential of hip-hop fellowship
By Brenda Velasquez | Asian Avenue magazine Ben Nguyen is blessed to have three great loves in his life: dance, music, and brotherhood. An optimistic 20 year-old Vietnamese-American, Nguyen was introduced to his first passion
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RISING STAR: Kevie Kawasaki shares joy through the art of hula
By Brenda Velasquez, Asian Avenue magazine Mirroring the diversity in mainland U.S.A., Hawaii thrums with a rich mixture of customs. Amidst intermingling cultures however, these islands have managed to preserve one of their ancient
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RISING STAR: C.J. de Dios expresses love for his Filipino roots
By Brenda Velasquez, Asian Avenue magazine Travel opens minds. For 21-year-old C.J. de Dios, one unforgettable visit to his family’s homeland in the summer of 2010 broadened his cultural identity and inspired him to cultivate
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Rising Star: CSM Engineering student Jyotsana Gandhi embraces her Indian heritage
By Khanh Vu, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Upon meeting Jyoti, as her friends call her, you will see a smile and hear laughter. She is always encouraging and supportive of her friends because she feels support and
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Richard Thinh Huu Nguyen leads with humility at Colorado School of Mines
By Khanh Vu, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers When you walk into the room, you will not normally notice Richard Nguyen. He is humble and reflective. However, if you spend any time in the room to
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Susanna Park takes on the world at age 20
By Patricia Kaowthumrong About Susanna Park School: University of Denver Hometown: Thornton, CO Involvements: Invisible Children, HELP International and New Life Mission Church Quote she lives by: “Keep doing the things that you’re passionate
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