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A glimpse into Burmese culture
Thin Y. as a child wearing traditional Burmese attire My earliest memories have always been about community. Whether it was a group of refugees gathered around to share a meal…
A glimpse into Thai culture
Lin at a temple in Chiang Mai Family is integral to Thai culture. Many of people live in the same house with parents until they get married, and then they…
A glimpse into Kirat Culture
Limbu cultural celebration in Akron, Ohio. The woven patterns on the women’s clothes are examples of dhaka, a traditional weaving technique specific to Limbu culture. The Kirat people are an…
Anisha’s Story
My name is Anisha, and I am currently a bilingual community outreach worker in ASIA’s Communications and Civic Engagement (CCE) department. I am also a former student of ASIA’s International…
Asian Services in Action to host their first mental health open forum for National Minority Health MonthÂ
(Cleveland, Ohio) Asian Services in Action (ASIA) is partnering with MidTown Cleveland, Cuyahoga Problem Gambling Coalition, and Recovery Resources to host-Bridging Conversations: Mental Health Open Forum for Asian Americans, Native…
Finding peace in a paintbrush
Aurimar and her family share paint palettes at the first Relax and Renew session. “Art is to console those who are broken by life.” – Vincent Van Gogh On a Wednesday…
No man is an island
Bhutanese-Nepali community members participate in art therapy before the group discussion in December 2024 The saying goes, “No man is an island.” As communal beings, humans rely and thrive on…
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A glimpse into Burmese culture
Thin Y. as a child wearing traditional Burmese attire My earliest memories have always been about community. Whether it was a group of refugees gathered around to share a meal…
COMMUNITY FEATURE
Cleveland, OH - While Hamayon Yaqobi, Senior Operations Manager at ASIA’s International Community Health Center, sat in quiet excitement for the naturalization ceremony to begin at the Carl B. Stokes Building, he was accompanied by two equally excited individuals who introduced themselves as Mike and Meg. When asked how they knew Hamayon—are you friends or family?—Meg smiled and said, a little bit of both. Those categories are not enough to describe their incredible bond.Â
January 19, 2021
Akron Beacon Journal
'She's opening gates for my race:' Akron's Black and Indian American communities celebrate incoming VP Kamala Harris
June 9, 2020
ideastream
Contact Tracing Is a Time-Tested Method for Fighting Outbreaks But It's Facing New Challenges
July 10, 2020
Cleveland.com
Column: Yesterday’s refugees are today’s Americans. We should be welcoming more of them.
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Akron Beacon Journal
Documentary highlights Asian American voters in battleground states
AUGUST 28, 2020
Cleveland.com
Hindered by pandemic, community groups try to save Cleveland’s census response
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
ideastream
Coronavirus Is Fueling Prejudice, Asian-American Group Says