2022 December Asian Media Access Newsletter

AMA's Funders

AMA Announcements

1) Vaccination Pop-up Clinics in December

Walk ins Welcomed. $50 incentives for anyone 6 months and older for their 1st, 2nd or boosters. For More Info: info@amamedia.org

DATE/TIME: Friday, December 9, 2022, 4:00pm-7:30pm
PLACE: CAPI USA, 5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55429

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 12:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE: Hennepin Technical College, Cafeteria, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Register https://my.primary.health/r/chinesecdvc?registration_type=default

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 17, 2022, 10:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center(UROC) at 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Register https://my.primary.health/r/cacc-ama?registration_type=default

DATE/TIME: Sunday, December 18, 2022,10:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – MN, 7901 12th Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 USA
Pop-up Vaccination Clinic at Chinese American Chamber of Commerce
Register: https://my.primary.health/r/cacc-ama?registration_type=default

2) Pandemic Food Relief Effort, supported by the City of Minneapolis

Hot Asian meals pick up at Asian Media Access' office for Minneapolis families in need. Started in August 2022 and is on-going. Must be a Minneapolis resident to qualify.

Pick up on Wednesdays only from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Limited to 13 families each week with 3 meal boxes per family, regardless of family size. Each family is supported for weekly pick-up for up to 4 weeks.

Weekly registration link for hot meals: https://forms.gle/otbw4gCphnPmtuQV7

3) Arts of Healing

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 12:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE: Hennepin Technical College, Cafeteria, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Asian Media Access and the City of Brooklyn Park have teamed up to host a pre-holiday fair - Art of Healing, along with youth entrepreneurship activities.

A) If agency is interested to tabling - please fill out the basic info, we will follow up for more details - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2tBLtyPj-V852Lg_B5DCkdOewS-hC3PwXKZs7wxRx8LbvHQ/viewform?usp=sharing

B) We also invite youth and young adults to host a FREE second-hand goodies sale booth. AMA will provide all administrative support - clothing racks, pricing/tagging, and will guide the youth in running his/her own small business, and earn some extra money for holidays!

If interested, please fill out the basic info, we will follow up for more detail https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0JhqPMbkg8Gz-qem4lBVQpxpfbAV5tVg6meT_O3EQ6DGFjw/viewform?usp=sharing

Any questions, please check in with Lily.do@amamedia.org

4) Holiday Resource Fair

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 17, 2022, 10am-2:00pm
PLACE: Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center(UROC) at 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Register for Toys for Tots: https://forms.gle/FkELtveUmzVCb7qM6

Come join AMA for a Holiday Resource Fair with health education booths, Toys for Tots, and food giveaway, and if members tour all Health Booths will receive a FREE 25lb Jasmine Rice. Come join us to get the whole family ready for the holidays!!!!

FMI: amamedia@amamedia.org

5) Holiday Sports Tournament

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 24, 2022, 9:00am-9:00pm
PLACE: Minneapolis Sports Center at 2121 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Contact 612-376-7715 or txiabneeb@gmail.com

Basketball

Volleyball

Sepak Takraw

Tujlub

Program Updates

Connecting with City of Brooklyn Park

With increasing diversity in the City of Brooklyn Park, the City contracted Asian Media Access to better link with Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Over half of City residents are people of color. Nearly a quarter of residents are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

The 2020 Census indicated that the City of Brooklyn Park had a population of 80.2k people, with below ethnic breakdown: White (40.2%), Black or African American (29.8%), Asian (19.8%), Multi-racial (4.41%), and Hispanic/Latinx (2.59%). White has become the minority in Brooklyn Park, also the 24.2% of residents (19.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brooklyn Park, MN was 23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Healers through the "Center of Wellness Technology."

In collaboration with the City of Bloomington and the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce - MN, Asian Media Access is planning the Center of Wellness Technology - a Regional Business Incubator utilizing cultural healers as the assets/economic power, under a new economic cluster known as "Wellness Technology." It incorporates food, holistic healing (herb medicine, shamanism, and spiritual healing), armed with healthcare modality, a type of equipment used to acquire structural or functional images of the body, such as radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and visible light, to call for a healthcare and mental health treatment system reform. It does not depend on heavy medication and invasive procedures, and it invests capitals and resources into the Wellness Technology through an equity lens.

Community News

Happy Hmong New Year
Photo Courtesy: Nkauj Khaws Cia

Rochester Global Market

DATE/TIME: Saturdays, 9:00am-10:00am, Cooking Class, 10:00am-11:00am Business Training, 1:00pm-7:00pm Cultural Food & Dessert, arts and crafts
December 3, 2022
January 7, 2023
January 21, 2023
February 4, 2023
February 18, 2023
March 4, 2023
March 18, 2023
PLACE: Aune Hall 1508, 1508 Aune Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Indoor Winter Activities

Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop

DATE/TIME: Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
December 3, 2022, Legal Issues business registration and trademark
January 7, 2023, Funding your business loans and grants
January 21, 2023, Growing your business, sales and marketing
February 18, 2023, Money issues, payroll, accounting, and taxes
March 18, 2023, Managing your business and local support services
PLACE: Aune Hall at Graham Park, 112 Arena Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Workshops are free and no registration required

Learn how to become a U.S. citizen

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10:00am-12pm, Vaccination until 1:00pm
PLACE: Sojourner Truth Academy, 3820 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Learn about becoming a U.S. citizen at the citizenship resource fair on Dec. 3 at Sojourner Truth Academy in North Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs (OIRA), the City of Saint Paul Immigrant and Refugee Program and many community partners have come together to organize this event. COVID-19 vaccinations will also be offered from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Join the resource fair to find free legal services, filing fee assistance, learn about the citizenship English language and civics test and understand what waivers may be available. The citizenship resource fair will feature:

Legal service providers talking about the citizenship process.
English language learning providers and information about citizenship classes.
Information about ways the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are working to help residents apply for U.S. citizenship.

This naturalization event is part of a one-year citizenship campaign by the City of Minneapolis and the City of Saint Paul to help residents learn about and apply for United States citizenship. Monthly events alternate between Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Learn more about applying for U.S. citizenship on the City website or contact Michelle Rivero at 612-394-6018 or michelle.rivero@minneapolismn.gov.

Health on the Go Eviction Prevention Clinic

DATE/TIME: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: Zanewood Reacreation Center, 7100 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429

Brooklyn Park renters, especially those facing eviction are invited to attend this free Eviction Prevention Clinic and resource fair. Service providers will be available to help. Resources may include rental assistance, property owner/renter mediation services, free legal aid and more!

Health on the Go Health Fair Flu and Covid Vaccine & Boosters available.
$50 gift cards to those 6 months and older (no $50 incentive for flu shots)
There will be free food, activities for youth and families, giveaways, and resources.

Community Vaccination Clinic - Eden Prairie and Rochester

DATE/TIME: Sunday, December 4, 2022, 12:00pm-4:00pm
PLACE: Asia Mall, 12160 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344
$50 incentive

DATE/TIME: Friday, December 9, 2022,
PLACE: Kumo Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 460 Crossroads Dr, Rochester, MN 55902

Economic Telltales for 2023

DATE/TIME: Tuesday Dec 6, 2022, 7:30am-9:30am
PLACE: Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave. S. Minneapolis MN 55402, Register https://business.mplschamber.com/events/register/14713

Impact on M&A markets

Minneapolis Public Works is hiring

Applicants can apply online at www.minneapolismn.gov/pw-jobs.
Join the teams that keep Minneapolis running! Minneapolis Public Works is hiring for several job openings:

Public Works service worker 1 trainee: performs manual labor, learns to drive and operate equipment. Supports the department’s construction and maintenance activities. You will be supported in obtaining your CDL Class B license.
Public Works service worker 1: performs manual labor and drives and operates equipment to support construction and maintenance work.
Public Works service worker 2: performs manual labor, drives and operates heavy specialty equipment to support construction and maintenance work.
Water distribution operator 1: performs manual labor and semi-skilled work to maintain the City’s water distribution system.
Water distribution operator trainee: performs manual labor to maintain the City’s water distribution system.
Applications are accepted Dec. 6, 2022 - Jan. 22, 2023.

Please help spread the word about these opportunities with friends, family and your community!
Read more information online and attend one of several upcoming information sessions throughout the application period.
Applicants can apply online at www.minneapolismn.gov/pw-jobs.

Promoting Substance Use Recovery by Reducing Stigma

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET

PLACE: Online, Register, https://hendall.cmail20.com/t/j-l-vhhukly-druyhuldy-i/

Stigma around substance use and recovery is a barrier to asking for help and accessing services. Head Start programs are committed to the belief that recovery is possible and providing support for families who struggle with substance use. This webinar highlights ways to promote recovery by reducing stigma. It also showcases resources on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) for staff and families.

This webinar is offered in English with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.

In this webinar, we're discussing:

The role of stigma in creating barriers to addiction treatment
How Head Start programs can promote recovery from substance use disorders
Substance use resources available for staff and families

CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity for the following Networking Call, State and Community Health Media Center Demonstration, and Q&A Session

DATE/TIME: Thursday, December 8, 2022, 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern

PLACE: Online Zoom, Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpfuipqj4pH9bkQDtbLFx9VdaVAj9vIGsk

The one-hour networking call will cover:

Ways to leverage health observances in your communication efforts.
Health observances in the coming year relevant to your communication efforts.

An optional 30-minute demonstration and discussion on the State and Community Health Media Center will take place immediately following the networking call from 3-3:30pm ET.

Twin Cities monthly immigration forum meets

DATE/TIME:Thursday, December 8, 2022, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

PLACE: Online, Join online over Microsoft Teams
Or call in (audio only) at +1 612-276-6670 with meeting ID 365504388#

The City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and City of Saint Paul Immigrant and Refugee Program hosts a monthly immigration forum to offer immigration-related updates to the community. The next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 8

The topics covered include:

Immigration news and resources.
City, community and advocacy organization updates.
Other topics important to immigrant, refugee and new American communities.

You can watch previous forums on the City's YouTube channel or on the OIRA events page.

You can find dates and links to join the meetings on the OIRA events calendar. Email Michelle Rivero at michelle.rivero@minneapolismn.gov with questions or to receive email calendar invitations to the meeting series.

Milwaukee Hmong New Year

DATE/TIME: December 10-11, 2022

PLACE: Wisconsin Expo Center, 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
https://www.facebook.com/Mkehmoobnewyear/

How to Use Different Tools to Manage and Protect Your Family Wealth under High Inflation & Taxation

DATE/TIME: Sunday, December 11, 2022, 7:30pm

PLACE: Online Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86908202271?pwd=UjJYajFiQ2lqZS9nN29YYjloMThVUT09
Meeting ID: 869 0820 2271 Passcode: 537124

Symposium outline:
There are three main challenges that need to be faced in protecting family property :
- Inflation
- Taxes
- Investment risk, Market down turn

How to deal with it?
- plan well Wealth Management Planning
- Manage risk Know Your Risk and Limit
- Understand and utilize various tools Understand and Use Available Tools and Vehicles
-Use preferential policies to reduce tax burden Some Tax Strategies

Disrupting with Purpose

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 3:00pm

Registration opens December 15, 2022
https://youthprise.org/blog/disrupting-with-purpose-black-excellence/

Get ready to engage in more thought-provoking dialogue through our Disrupting with Purpose series. Next year will bring a fresh slate of topics, including: