January 26, 2023 | Today, Mina (in spirit), Jaslene, Charlee, and me (Anna), had the honor of visiting the white house on behalf of AYR. We had the honor of hearing Elaine Tso, Dr. Biden, and the president all make speeches. The recent shootings have greatly impacted our community, making it even more important toContinue reading “White House Lunar New Year Celebration”
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The Efflorescence of Immigration in the United States
The war in Ukraine has left governments scrambling to accept the incoming flood of refugees. Since the war started in February, 5 million Ukrainians have departed Ukraine, and about 15,000 Ukrainians have fled to the U.S. However, by allowing Ukrainian refugees to immigrate to the U.S. through the U.S.-Mexico border while forbidding Mexican immigrants…
Visiting Senator Hirono’s office with Society for Science Broadcom MASTERS 2022 Finalists
November 6, 2022 | Shout out to Senator Hirono’s team and intern Joey for showing Mina and fellow 2022 Broadcom MASTERS finalists around the Senate offices and the Capitol building.
TFK Your 🔥 Job
November 6, 2022 | On October 25, on TimeforKids Your 🔥 Job, TFK kid reporters and Mina hear about the future of the healthcare industry from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.Â
Asian Pacific Fund Gala Update
November 6, 2022 | The AYR Youth Board and members including Mina, Siwoo, Charlee, Max, Ethan, Lin, Johann and Mihika were honored to attend the Asian Pacific Fund Gala where Mina spoke about the group’s work as a special guest. This year’s honoree is MSNBC/NBC News Anchor, Author & Director Richard Lui.
AYR and Dignity.us
November 6, 2022 | AAPI Youth Rising joins DIGNITY.US in the wake of a rising tide of hate-fueled violence in America. Dignity.us is a citizens’ initiative to address the crisis together. You too can share your ideas, testimonials and suggestions with www.dignity.us right now. All kids deserve to have our voices heard so that we can work towards aContinue reading “AYR and Dignity.us”
Clay Roy Spoke With TFK Kid Reporter Mina Fedor’s
October 23, 2022 | Youth civic engagement drives change. Elizabeth Clay Roy is the CEO of Generation Citizen, a nonprofit group that tries to involve students in the democratic process. Clay Roy spoke with Time for Kids Kid Reporter Mina Fedor.
Asian Pacific Fund Gala
October 22, 2022 | AYR is invited to speak at the Asian Pacific Fund Annual Gala. This year’s honoree is MSNBC/NBC News Anchor, Author & Director Richard Lui. Mina will speak about AYR’s ONE DAY OF AAPI HISTORY LESSON campaign and our recent teach-ins.
Changemaker Summit 2022
October 16, 2022 | Changemakers Summit 2022 is a national AAPI Youth Conference created in partnership with Act to Change, Hate Is A Virus and Stop AAPI Hate. Designed to support, connect & develop the next generation of AAPI youth activists, our conference this year will center around the theme of Intergenerational & Intersectional Activism.Continue reading “Changemaker Summit 2022”
Aurora Theater Company: Colonialism is Terrible, But Pho is Delicious Opening Night
October 16, 2022 | Aurora Theater Company: Colonialism is Terrible, But Pho is Delicious Opening Night – AYR joins the opening night panel for ‘Colonialism is Terrible, But Pho is Delicious‘ by playwright Dustin Chinn. The play received the Prestigious Edgerton FoundationNew Play Award in 2022. This is the first play to begin Aurora Theater’s 31st Season.Continue reading “Aurora Theater Company: Colonialism is Terrible, But Pho is Delicious Opening Night”