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Black History Month: How Asian Americans Can (and Should) Show Up for Black Communities

AsianAveMag

Feb 22
4 min

Black History Month: How Asian Americans Can (and Should) Show Up for Black Communities

In celebration of Black History Month, local Asian American community leaders share the importance of allyship with Black communities.

Founder of Kaizen Food Rescue: Thai Nguyen

Asian Avenue

Apr 18, 2022
4 min

Founder of Kaizen Food Rescue: Thai Nguyen

WITH HER OWN LIVED EXPERIENCES OF WAR AND HUNGER, THAI NGUYEN NOW WORKS TO ELIMINATE FOOD APARTHEID AND FOOD WASTE

AsianAveMag

Jul 8, 2021
2 min

Meet Srivalli Guha

Srivalli Guha is a 17-year-old equestrian and student at Rock Canyon High School. Activities/Involvements I am on my school’s golf team....

Community honors and celebrates the life of Nai-Li Yee

AsianAveMag

Jun 16, 2021
1 min

Community honors and celebrates the life of Nai-Li Yee

In the 1940s, her family moved from mainland China to Taiwan, where Nai-Li grew up and became a teacher. In the 1970s she married John...

Filipina realtor recognized with 40 Under 40 Award by Denver Business Journal

AsianAveMag

Jun 14, 2021
3 min

Filipina realtor recognized with 40 Under 40 Award by Denver Business Journal

On May 4, 2021, the Denver Business Journal honored 40 outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their business success and...

AsianAveMag

May 5, 2021
2 min

100 Asians To Know in Denver

This list is comprised of changemakers in Denver’s Asian community and influencers in their industries. It was developed from...

The Scandal of Resurrection: A Reflection on Easter

AsianAveMag

Apr 14, 2021
4 min

The Scandal of Resurrection: A Reflection on Easter

Kathy is the pastor of East Denver Vineyard, part of the Mile High Vineyard family of churches in the Denver metro area. She also leads the

Howard Chou: Equity and Inclusion at the Helm

AsianAveMag

Feb 3, 2021
3 min

Howard Chou: Equity and Inclusion at the Helm

“My first memory of being politically active was when I was about 16 during the Rodney King civil unrest back in 1991. That was my first...

Long-lasting Love: Colorado Couples 50+ Years of Marriage

AsianAveMag

Feb 3, 2021
9 min

Long-lasting Love: Colorado Couples 50+ Years of Marriage

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Asian Avenue magazine interviewed couples who have been together for more than 50 years. On top of...

AsianAveMag

Jan 7, 2021
4 min

Bodhi Treatment Center

Starr Luu is the owner and practice of Bodhi Treatment Center, which is committed to delivering the practice of Traditional Chinese...

AsianAveMag

Jan 7, 2021
3 min

Interior Designer: Andy Juy

AJ Interior Designs translates client goals, brand, and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies,...

AsianAveMag

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

Historic wins for Asian Americans

Alex Lee, made history in multiple ways when he won California’s 25th District Assembly race. At 25, he’ll become California’s youngest...

AsianAveMag

Dec 8, 2020
3 min

Kazu Oba

By Lina Zhu Kazu Oba, a potter and sculptor based in Boulder, Colo. was born in Kobe, Japan. He was inspired to travel on his own and...

AsianAveMag

Oct 31, 2020
3 min

Q&A WITH SAMANTHA DAWN

Samantha Dawn Eugenio, founder of By Samantha Dawn, is a Filipina, Denver-based personal stylist and work at home mom. Asian Avenue: What...

Melanie Zhou, the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education Award recipient

AsianAveMag

Oct 2, 2020
3 min

Melanie Zhou, the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education Award recipient

Melanie Zhou is a graduate of ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch and a 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical...

Meeting Founder of Mr. Good-All Triet Hoang

AsianAveMag

Oct 2, 2020
3 min

Meeting Founder of Mr. Good-All Triet Hoang

Triet Hoang—or Mr. Good-All—is a communication development consultant on a mission to help overwhelmed, frustrated individuals and small...

Asians* in Focus team launches project to document the impact of coronavirus through photos

AsianAveMag

Aug 13, 2020
2 min

Asians* in Focus team launches project to document the impact of coronavirus through photos

sians* Unmasked: A PhotoVoice project highlighting stories of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) during the ti

Colorado scenery inspires Korean-American father to paint as a way to forget his pain

AsianAveMag

Jul 15, 2020
2 min

Colorado scenery inspires Korean-American father to paint as a way to forget his pain

Now at the age of 59, Hong says: “The intent was never to paint the perfect canvas; I just wanted to achieve something to make my...

A one-way ticket from Myanmar to the U.S.

AsianAveMag

Jul 15, 2020
5 min

A one-way ticket from Myanmar to the U.S.

Chu Paing wins lottery to come to the US from Myanmar.

AsianAveMag

Jun 22, 2020
2 min

Tribute: Dennis Apuan

DENNIS APUAN, who holds the honor of being the only Filipino American having served as a Colorado State Representative, passed away in May 2

AsianAveMag

Jun 22, 2020
3 min

Tribute: George Yoshida

GEORGE YOSHIDA, a Korean War veteran and Hawaiian native, worked as a clinical social worker for 35 years at Denver’s National Jewish...

Asian American Hero of CO: Chance Horiuchi

AsianAveMag

May 12, 2020
2 min

Asian American Hero of CO: Chance Horiuchi

By: Patricia Kaowthumrong Chance Jackie Mika Horiuchi was taught by her okaasan—Japanese for mother—to live each day with a grateful...

Asian American Hero of CO: Kenzo Kawanabe

AsianAveMag

May 12, 2020
3 min

Asian American Hero of CO: Kenzo Kawanabe

By: Patricia Kaowthumrong A fourth-generation Coloradan from the San Luis Valley, Kenzo Kawanabe is dedicated to honoring his roots....

AsianAveMag

May 12, 2020
2 min

Asian American Hero of CO: Ratha Sok

By: Patricia Kaowthumrong | Follow Ratha on Instagram Ratha Sok hopes his service to the community helps build a stronger foundation for...