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Lea Villena

Food

Asians Bag Numerous James Beard Foundation Awards

Check out these inspiring Asians dominating the James Beard Foundation Awards as they pave the way for the Culinary Industry.
Community

3 Reasons Why You Should Attend the 2023 CMAA Gala

3 Reasons why you should attend this year's Annual Chinese Mutual Aid Association Gala
Community

RECEIVING GIFTS: Being Thoughtful with the AAPI Fam

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re very excited to showcase our affection towards our partner. What better way than to give them something that would be a physical reminder of your devotion to them? Enter the 3rd Love Language in our series, Receiving Gifts.
Food

QUALITY TIME: Asian Restaurants for a Classic Dinner Date

This Valentine’s Day, express your appreciation by spending some quality time with your loved one. Go to the movies, take a tour, or better yet take them to a nice place for dinner. Nothing beats the classic dinner date, so we’ve listed some Asian Restaurants you ought to visit with your loved one this Valentine’s Day:‍
Interviews

Roxanne Volkmann and her Mission Towards Inclusivity and Compassion

The pull to help others and imprint on making a difference is stronger than one’s own desire to attain something just for themselves. For others, this calling comes later in life, but to the very unique few, this calling happens much earlier. Roxanne Volkmann happens to be one of those few who was called to serve others when she was just a young 19-year-old.
Arts/Entertainment

Must Visit Cambodian Establishments Around Chicago

For this feature we’d like to highlight some establishments of our Cambodian brothers and sisters so that we may take a glimpse into their culture and lifestyle. Here are some places around Chicago that is worth visiting.
Community

Comcast Rise Reaches Program's Goal of Supporting 13,000 Small Businesses Hardest Hit By COVID-19

As the two-year Comcast RISE program comes to its close, Comcast celebrates having provided over $110 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants to strengthen and empower small businesses owned by people of color and women.
Arts/Entertainment

Illi Ferandez: Rekindling with Her Identity Through Art

Learn about Illi Ferandez, a Chicago-based, Fil-Am Digital Illustrator and her noble perspective in art, as she creates pieces that are relatable to her identity, reflecting her true authentic self.