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Lea Villena

Interviews

Woman who received a racist email now has a great job serving community

Connie Cheung now works with Chinese Mutual Aid Association in Uptown.
Politics

The first elected to public office Cambodian-American woman Khemary Khoeun speaks on ad that compared AOC to Khmer Rouge

Khemary Khoeun speaks up on the recent ad comparing AOC toKhmer Rouge.
Arts/Entertainment

Bowen Yang to join SNL as its first Asian cast

The comedian Bowen Yang just made history to be the first full-blooded Asian cast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
Business

AT&T Business selects first female CEO

Chow is recognized to be one of the first Asian American officials of the company and now holds the highest position in AT&T Business.

Free First Friday Nights

On the first Friday of every month Heritage Museum of Asian Art is open late, until 8pm.

Hawaiian Activists Plan Aloha Poke Protest Friday in Chicago

Another protest is scheduled for next week in Lincoln Park
Business

Sweet Dreams are Made of These…Introducing the Sanrio Loves Sugarfina Collection!

What happens when your most beloved childhood character and your favorite adult indulgence meld together? None other than the cutest, most nostalgic, and delicious collaboration ever! Sanrio and Sugarfina have come together and released the new Sanrio Loves Sugarfina collection.
Arts/Entertainment

Chicago Celebrates ASEAN @ 50

The Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago and the Filipino-American and ASEAN community warmly celebrated the 50th Founding Anniversary of ASEAN