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This is a really heartwarming story from Minneapolis’ MinnPost about an Asian American community that doesn’t get a lot of attention in the national media. This young Lao-American woman is making good on a promise to her grandma in Laos, and moving back there to make it a better place. She’s going to help combat sex trafficking and empower the women who are most vulnerable to it. Thouni Seneyakone is joining the ranks of Asian Americans changing the way that Minnesota thinks about its immigrant population. In 2011 Minnesota was represented at the Miss USA pageant by Lao-American Nitaya Panemalaythong. In such a short time, the first generation of the Lao and Hmong communities in the Twin Cities have come a long way to create opportunities for their children and families. Despite the demise of the American Dream, these two communities are still pushing their young people forward – past the racial tension, income inequality, and prejudice they still encounter. Read about her story here.
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This is a really heartwarming story from Minneapolis’ MinnPost about an Asian American community that doesn’t get a lot of attention in the national media. This young Lao-American woman is making good on a promise to her grandma in Laos, and moving back there to make it a better place. She’s going to help combat sex trafficking and empower the women who are most vulnerable to it. Thouni Seneyakone is joining the ranks of Asian Americans changing the way that Minnesota thinks about its immigrant population. In 2011 Minnesota was represented at the Miss USA pageant by Lao-American Nitaya Panemalaythong. In such a short time, the first generation of the Lao and Hmong communities in the Twin Cities have come a long way to create opportunities for their children and families. Despite the demise of the American Dream, these two communities are still pushing their young people forward – past the racial tension, income inequality, and prejudice they still encounter. Read about her story here.
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giant robot time: 8.9.13 | art by: theo ellsworth David Horvath Uglydoll Creator Signing (Hello Kitty Uglydoll and New Comic “Goin’ Places”) Saturday, August 10, 2 PM David Horvath, creator of Uglydoll will be signing at Giant Robot. The largest size Hello Kitty x Uglydoll plushes sold out at Comic Con and we will be selling the 7″ version. We will also have copies of “Goin’ Places”, the new comic out on Viz Comics. More Info | Facebook Hint Mint – Audrey Kawasaki Series Set of 5 – Signed The paper sleeve as well as the Pomegranate Acai and Peppermint tins are signed by Audrey Kawasaki herself! Uglydoll Heavy Lifter Ice-Bat & Superman Babo Two new releases from Uglydoll. Get yours signed this weekend by the creator, David Horvath! Kid Koala Space Cadet Picture Disc 1 Artwork by kid koala taken from his award winning graphic novel Space Cadet on UNI books. Kid Koala Space Cadet (Book & CD) P15 original tracks, each underscoring a key scene in the book. Kid Koala 12 bit Blues CD A really raw, immediate and strangely beautiful album. Delfonics Apple Leather Mousepad Delfonics are wonderfully designed simple items from Japan! Mari Inukai Sekaiseifukudan Figure GID Seikaiseifukudan translates to “World Conquer Team” and are seven hard plastic figurines. Giant Robot x Tru Protection Angry Robots iPhone Case 15% of the proceeds goes to Japanese American National Museum. Stories – A Group Exhibition August 17 – September 4, 2013 Reception: Saturday, August 17, 6:30 –10 PM Giant Robot is proud to present Stories, an art show featuring new works by Edwin Ushiro, Jen Tong, Jeni Yang, Martin Hsu, Sean Chao and Tessar Lo. The commonality of the artists is simply that they’re operating in a similar art environment although they’re located in different parts of North America. Edwin Ushiro, originally from Hawaii draws sublime imagery that often appear dark in message, yet are at times as light as can be. East Coaster, Jen Tong creates imagery that’s reminiscent of a world that’s something like Miyazaki meeting Moebius. Jeni Yang, a consistent exhibitor at Giant Robot works with wood and imagery that includes both cats and snacks. Martin Hsu, now in San Francisco is the creator of Dragon Boy creates a fantasy world that’s screaming to be animated. Sean Chao creates tiny worlds in diorama form. Tessar Lo, from Toronto draws freely and has honed his style that mixes both composition and abstractness. More Info | Facebook The District and Silver Spring: Asian Latino – 2 By ERIC NAKAMURA This is the part that takes place at Veteran’s Square in Silver Spring. […] I realize that as much as you just want to throw an event, the outreach to people one at a time, can make a difference. >> The District and Silver Spring: Asian Latino By ERIC NAKAMURA The Asian Latino outdoor event in Silver Spring, MD. Music, images projected and people in a public space. Kids ran around, people...
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