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Lea Villena

Politics

Former APIAVote Director is now Bloomberg's campaign manager

Former APIAVote National Field Director Eric Salcedo was tapped by Michael Bloomberg to lead his presidential campaign efforts to win the hearts of Asian American and Pacific Islanders voters as reported by <em>The Yappie </em>in an article.

Here’s what you shouldn’t miss this 2020 Lunar New Year

Eery lunar new year, Chicago has always been filled with different activities that you should not miss.

Help the victims of Taal Volcano eruption in PH

According to a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), around 300,000 individuals are evacuated due to the heavy ashfall experienced from the phreatic explosion of Taal Volcano.

Mcdonald's new menu: McScholarship

In an announcement made by Mcdonald’s, the company will allot $500,000 for the establishment of Mconald’s/APIA Scholarship Program in partnership with Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA).
Community

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>.