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Lea Villena

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Filipino Americans Play a Big Role in the U.S. Consumerism

Almost all of the Filipino Americans have smartphones and access to the internet. Because Filipino Americans are so connected, the overall reach of internet-connected devices among them is higher than among the general public. Given the demographics of connectivity lifestyle, it is no doubt that Filipino Americans’ usage of internet-connected devices out spaces the average US consumer.
Community

17 local Asian American organizations to support during #GivingTuesday

If you still haven't decided who to support during #GivingTuesday, here are some of our favorite local organizations that do great work in the Asian American community.
Arts/Entertainment

2020 Letter to My Parents Contest in Chicago

Do you have a story to share about your family when growing up in Chicago?

#IAmAnImmigrant Call for Stories!

HANA Center is hosting our 2nd annual storytelling event, and we're looking for storytellers! This year's theme is <strong>I am an Immigrant: Stories Belonging, Resistance, and Our Shared Humanity</strong>.
Food

Young American now offers a Filipino-inspired menu

The restaurant which opened last year at Logan Square has switched to a Filipino food menu to offer a new taste of the real Asian cuisine.
Business

New Patel Brothers store now open in Niles

The Skokie-based Indian grocery company now opens a new store at Niles last Thursday, October 3.
Arts/Entertainment

Korean hails as Mister Global 2019

The police administration major Kim Jongwoo, 23, was recently crowned as the Mister Global 2019 besting 37 other candidates from all over the world.
Interviews

A Review of the Geat Leap

A Review of the Great Leap by Lauren Yee at the Steppenwolf