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Asian American Voters Not Being Engaged in Ca.’s Ballot Initiative Process

Oct. 21, 2016 / By New America Media
Tags: AAPI, Asian Americans, civic engagement, Elections, Voting

A new survey of Asian American voters in California finds that many do not vote on ballot initiatives because they don't know enough about them.

Documentary Screening Opens Discussion on Long Beach’s AAPI Community

Sep. 26, 2016 / By Elizabeth Campos
Tags: AAPI, Asian Americans, deportations, Immigrants, pacific islanders, Refugees, Restorative Justice

The film "Breathin’: The Eddy Zheng Story" prompts discussion on the issues affecting Long Beach's Asian American and Pacific Islanders, including schools, deportations, and refugee trauma.

Stereotypes of Asian Men On TV is No Joking Matter

Nov. 7, 2014 / By CSULB Enterprise Reporters
Tags: Asian Americans, Boys and Men of Color

In Long Beach, where there are high numbers of Cambodian and Filipino American youth, young Asian American men can feel lost and confused when they don’t fit the mold of the Asian stereotype of nerd or martial artist.

Korean TV Show Tackles Taboo Subject of Mental Illness

Oct. 16, 2014 / By New America Media
Tags: Asian Americans

South Korea is notorious for having one of the world’s highest suicide rates. Yet despite these glaring statistics, few if any South Koreans talk openly about mental health.

Why Teens From All Ethnic Backgrounds Love K-pop Music

Sep. 12, 2014 / By Alma Rodriguez and Evelyn Molina
Tags: Asian Americans, Pop Culture, Popular Media

When they're seen singing or dancing along to K-Pop, some people question why teens listen to music they don’t understand. But check out the words from these young people in Long Beach and you’ll see why they think K-pop is for everyone.

Refugee Nation: Theatre Highlights Lao Refugee Stories in LB

Apr. 10, 2014 / By Adalhi Montes
Tags: Arts and Culture, Asian Americans, Khmer Arts Academy, Theatre

Last week, local artists featured “REFUGEE NATION: Lao Refugee Stories in the U.S,” the only play that has ever told true stories from the Lao community...

Refugee Nation: Lao Refugee Stories in the US

Mar. 23, 2014 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: Arts and Culture, Asian Americans, Theatre

WHO & WHAT
Join Leilani Chan, Ova Saopeng and Litdet Viravong, the cast of Refugee Nation in Long Beach, CA for an open rehearsal as they prepare to go on tour to Minneapolis!..