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2020 Year End Review
Time to read Views For most of us, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, filled with unexpected challenges forcing us to adapt and accelerate our personal growth. As this turbulent year comes to a close, we sat down (virtually) with our interns here at Asian Student Achievement to hear how 2020 went for…
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Leading the Way for Asian American Marketing
Time to read Views Did you know that Asian Americans have the highest household income and have seen the highest growth in buying power (which continues to grow year over year)? 42nd Parallel, a nation-wide marketing agency focused on Asian and Asian American consumers is well aware of this fact. As their clients continue to…
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Asian American Role Model Series – Nancy Shen & Anna Chen
Time to read Views All photos courtesy of Aisle Ai Weddings Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a successful wedding planner behind the scenes? Finding the perfect wedding planner means finding someone who can understand the desired vision and interact with not just the happy couple, but the families as well.Nancy Shen, CEO, and…
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Asian American Role Model Series – Anne Ruiz
Time to read Views Uptown, Chicago is home to a population of Asian American immigrants, and many of their children go to Goudy Elementary. In fact, Uptown was Ruiz’s first home as well — the place where she lived and learned what it means to be an Asian-American student when she first came to the…
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What Steps Are Colleges Taking to Combat Micro-Aggressions On Campus?
Time to read Views As an intern for ASA and a student at Illinois State University (ISU), I am always looking for an opportunity to be a part of discussions that cultivate open-mindedness and give a voice to people of color. ISU promotes community and acceptance among their students. However, despite the strides made by the…
