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With his bushy mustache and outgoing personality, Erich Himmel was a highly visible leader in Chicago's German-American community.A native of the Bavarian state of Germany, Himmel served as Grand Marshal of Von Steuben's annual parade in…

Editor's Note: Steve S. Rao is council member and former mayor Pro Tem of the City of Morrisville and opinion writer for WRAL Tech Wire. He has served on the board of America's New Economy, now the American Immigration Council,…

Signature dish of Tay Ho restaurants, the bánh cuốn. | Photo by Slique Media / Tay Ho Restaurants Vivian Yenson, who was born and raised in Fountain Valley, Orange County, isn't your average 21-year-old college graduate. In fact,…

Native American artist and activist Gregg Deal's recipe is part street art, part graphic styles, part…

CHICAGO, September 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cook County Council will present a resolution honoring the life of Eric Himmelpillar of the German-American community for almost half a century, on Thursday September 22. Himmel is known…

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Masood commends Pakistani-American community for mobilizing support for rescue operations in flood-affected areas Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, commended the Pakistani-American community for mobilizing support…

Native American artist and activist Gregg Deal's recipe is part street art, part graphic styles, part…

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Native American Day Parade is back.The parade is sponsored by Rural American Initiatives. Executive Director Bruce Long Fox said this will be the seventh year the…

Multidisciplinary artist, announcer and producer of "Talent and Community" on Philatinos Radio, and community leader, Reyna Guzman Casarez organized Philadelphia's first allegorical car parade for Mexico's Independence Day on Thursday,…

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter for news and game coverage from your favorite teamsOn September 15, a Whitestone man was sentenced in federal court in Brooklyn to one year and a day in prison for his role…

BY JANE DUNLAP SATHE DAILY PROGRESS CHARLOTTESVILLE—The return of the annual Cville Sabroso Festival gives Charlottesville residents the opportunity to savor Latin…

India's Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Sandhu, addressing the gathering at the Capitol Hill reception to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence on September 14. PHOTO: T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, News India TimesWashington DC:…

DORAL, Florida. - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the decision to charter two planes full of undocumented immigrants to Massachusetts is about all communities in this country sharing the burden of immigration.But some wonder how exactly…

Fourth Street Live will be transformed into an awards room for the Kentucky Latin Music Awards Friday night. The awards ceremony is free and open to the public, with a paid after-party at the Sports & Social Club on Fourth Street.…

If you're a fan of the Kit Kat bar in the United States, you're probably already familiar with its growing popularity in Japan. Maybe you've tried the creamy, pale green flavor of matcha or the delicate pink strawberry. In the…

It's that the existence and historical significance of the Obamas triggers the former president and those who want to return to a mythical time when the marginalized "knew their place," which was certainly not on the walls of the White…

Australian women who flew to US for Burning Man festival express surprise at how 'scary' American men are: 'It was a big culture shock'Two Australian women revealed the great culture shocks of visiting the United…

By Joan Tupponce "I finally got my dream job," said Samake, a Malian who graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in international studies from School of Global Studies in the VCU College of…

By Joan Tupponce "I finally got my dream job," said Samake, a Malian who graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in international studies from School of Global Studies in the VCU College of…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HstgzWTAFkk The race to become mayor of America's second largest city continues, and this time it's through Chinatown. The mayor's favorite, Congresswoman Karen Bass, met with the Asian American…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The annual Roots and Heritage Festival returned this weekend after a 2-year hiatus, and those who contributed to the festivities are sharing their thoughts on its return in person. What do you want to know The Roots and…

In 1958, Erich Himmel and his wife Inge arrived in the United States from West Germany…

Queen Elizabeth II of England deceased Thursday, September 8, at 96, but the influence of his 70-year reign has been felt by Americans through presidential meetings and even memes.Here are five ways she made waves in the United…

Greg Sotelo walked into the Filipino Community Hall in Wapato around 7 a.m. Thursday to kick off a…

Jersey City police are on the hunt for an Asian man suspected of a series of attacks on the Chinese community.The attacks took place in the Journal Square neighborhood of the city, according to the Hudson Reporter."If this has not already…

The US Embassy in Dublin told Gardaí that a man named James Mack identifying himself as a CIA agent never stayed at the embassy.During a colorful bail application earlier in the week, the defendant said he lives in hotels and at the US…

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2022--Boston Financial today announced that Hannah Blitzer will join the…

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boston Financial today announced that Hannah Blitzer will join the company as Senior Director, Impact Investments, to lead American Community Capital (ACC), the CDFI subsidiary of Boston Financial. In this…

Sacred Soul is a specific addiction and mental health inpatient program with Native American traditions incorporated leading to a high success rate.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., September 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soul Surgery, a ScottsdaleThe…

Appreciation for Latin American culture peaks at UNC and Duke University, where the ancient Yucatec language Maya is taught. The UNC-Duke…

The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but many of us are still nursing the wounds it left. Just as we began to stop the bleeding, monkeypox began its exploration across…

Seasons at Morada is located in a desirable area near the historic city center St. AugustineST. AUGUSTINE, Florida., September 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of FloridaLP, a subsidiary of MDC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:…

The Native American powwow has been part of the festival for 25 years. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Labor Day marked the final day of the 2022 Kipona Festival. One of the city's goals this year was to put more emphasis on Native…

TROY, Ohio — Zane Lerma-Switzer learned about his Native American heritage from his father's side three years ago and since then the 20-year-old has been sharing and educating others on the popular social media platform TikTok. "We are…

Jay Srinivasan (Courtesy of Srinivasan) - Advertising - BOSTON—Indo-American Community Activist Jay Srinivasan, who often attracted controversy, died Sunday morning at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston!-->!-->…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Thousands of people anticipated the big return of the three-day Stone Soul Festival to Springfield's Blunt Park, and the community came from all over to take part in this community event. Some say this…

(WSYR-TV) – The New York State Fair honors Native American culture on Day 10, a reminder of how important culture is to central New York. The Indian Village helps share what makes this day so important. "I've been coming here…

It was a typical Wednesday morning when members of the nonprofit JapanAmerica Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) began their day at the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden three months ago. But amid the traditional Japanese architecture…

The national reaction is only the tip of the iceberg This press release was originally distributed by ReleaseWire Washington DC, WA - (ReleaseWire) - 09/01/2022 - Today Mike Baggz announced his intention to lead a boycott against the…

Steven Bernard Nesmith returns to public housing more than 40 years after leaving the Philadelphia projects where he grew up. Since leaving social housing four decades ago, his journey has been filled with undeniable success. Now a…

Have you ever been told that the Chinese culture is rich and has the best morals? With people working hard to achieve their goals and lead the country to success, there are holes that bring their society down. No culture is perfect,…

“Dirty…ugly Hindu,” the man spat as he stood at the order counter of a Taco Bell in Fremont, California. He continued to talk about beef, then turned to cow urine before loudly ordering a slew of beef tacos. The center…

The Sims 4 is one of the most popular simulation games of all time, enjoying great success all over the world. Throughout its core game content and that offered with the many The Sims 4 Expansion packs and other DLC available for the…

According to a White House fact sheet, the Department of Health and Human Services has set aside 50,000 doses of vaccine from the strategic national stockpile, allowing health departments hosting large-scale events to request in…

As published in the Chicago Daily News and the Chicago Sun-Times:Navigating the US…

Armonii Burden would love to be known as the second-best defensive player to come out of Lafayette High School in Williamsburg. The incomparable Lawrence Taylor, of course, is No. 1 on this list. Taylor (Lafayette class of 1977) is…

When the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts named its new chair of the board, Lynette Lewis Allston became the first Native American woman elected to the position in the museum's 86-year history. The current Chief and Chairman Emeritus of…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National [email protected] The Biden-Harris administration has announced that it will increase the US monkeypox vaccine supply by making an additional 1.8 million doses of…

As Native Americans take their rightful place in tourism and hospitality, many are also spotlighting beverages, including ingredients and techniques that are important to their individual cultures.We spoke…

STATEN ISLAND — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, representing New York's 11th District, via the National Herald, sent a deep and heartfelt thank you to the Greek-Americans who supported her immediately following her August 23…

The Reverend Donald Leroy McBride says the Willow and Platt historical marker which tells the story of Dobyville, the black community in West Hyde Park, is in the wrong place. It is on the edge of the neighborhood where the wealthy…

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA) - The Biden-Harris administration announced on Thursday that it will increase the US supply of monkeypox vaccine by making available an additional 1.8 million…

Release date: 08/19/2022Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Steven YeunDirector: Jordan Pele No!…I'm not convinced…but I still love you very much Jordan Pele has become synonymous with creating…

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks during India's Independence Day celebration at Flushing Meadows in New York, August 16 Pledges to continue to officially proclaim August 15e like india independence day FLUSHING, NY (TIP): New…

Native American culture and traditions were celebrated Saturday at the 42nd annual Corncob Roasting Festival in Allentown.The festival takes place at Indian Culture Museum2825 Fish Hatchery Road.The unique sounds of Native American drumming…

GREAT FALLS — Great Falls is host to the Great meeting of Western art with artists from all over showing their work and passion. Ben Pease, a Native American whose pieces are on display at the Great Western Art Rendezvous in Great…

Bloomberg – Election officials in various US states say See an increase in social media threats ahead of midterm electionsAnd this online anger risks turning into real violence. In ArizonaOnline conspiracy theories led to so many…

According to a White House fact sheet, the Department of Health and Human Services has set aside 50,000 doses of vaccine from the strategic national stockpile, allowing health departments hosting large-scale events to request in…

The Native American Portrait Exhibit by Tom Seagard which is currently on display at the Door County Community Foundation, 222 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay, is the result of a decades-long spiritual journey. The show, titled…

Marie Valentine McDemmond, the first female president of Norfolk State University and the first African-American woman to lead a four-year university in Virginia, is remembered as a story-maker and educational visionary. Dr.…

Let's be clear. Your grocery bill won't go down and your rent won't go down because President Biden signed the Cut Inflation Action on Tuesday. But make no mistake, this bill has all the hallmarks of a big problem. This new law…

Three decades ago, when Lynda Sharp went to a magazine marketing event with friends, she didn't know the young man named Dolson Barnett Anderson Jr. who was there with his own friends. They both volunteered to help the magazine, got…

Three decades ago, when Lynda Sharp went to a magazine marketing event with friends, she didn't know the young man named Dolson Barnett Anderson Jr. who was there with his own friends. They both volunteered to help the magazine, got…

When Great American Media's free app, Great American Community, launches September 26, it will introduce viewers to 15 original short series, each featuring well-known lifestyle experts and TV stars.On launch day, multiple episodes of all…

The 80th annual Nisei Week Parade on Sunday included taiko drum artists, participants from local community groups and high schools, elected officials and representatives, and the newly crowned 2022 Nisei Week Queen and Court . Little Tokyo…

The 80th annual Nisei Week Parade on Sunday included taiko drum artists, participants from local community groups and high schools, elected officials and representatives, and the newly crowned 2022 Nisei Week Queen and Court . Little Tokyo…

Hundreds of Indian Americans celebrated a milestone anniversary for India in downtown Aurora on Monday.As part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of India's independence in 1947, American Indians participated in the raising of the…

The 44th Annual Nanticoke Indian Tribe Pow Wow will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, at Hudson Fields, 30045 Eagle Crest Road, Milton. Parking is free. In the powwow circle, participants celebrate…

BOISE, Idaho- The Boise Soul Festival is happening this Saturday at Julia Davis Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.This free festival allows people to experience African American culture through music, dance and of course food.“We categorize soul…

Saturday September 10, 2022; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Celebrations and performances include 2022 Teen Summer Musical, Black Stax, Arami Walker, Marco Farroni and Anzanga/Zambuko Marimba Ensembles The…

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If you saw Prey already - and if not, what do you do? It's on Disney+ right now - so you'll know Amber Midthunder is an absolute force of nature. Not just anyone can take on cinema's most notorious hunter and walk away with their spine…

The United States Embassy in Dhaka is inviting applications for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program 2023-2024. Interested candidates were invited to apply by September 10. The Fulbright Program is the U.S.…

Wisconsin native Pardeep Kaleka was on his way to the Sikh temple in Wisconsin when he heard there was an active shooter in the gurdwara – in the same place where his parents and several other devotees were preparing a community meal. His…

DJ Vanas of the Ottawa Tribe of Michigan DJ Vanas We're often on the lookout for the next productivity hack. In fact, sometimes the most valuable wisdom for living a meaningful existence has been available for…

Members of the local community say they are "disturbed" and "frustrated" that Riverton has not "honored" their request for Native American involvement in the new process for selecting city administrators. Riverton City Council offered the…

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- The new movie "Easter Sunday" is inspired by Jo Koy's stand-up comedy routine.He plays a comedic, aspiring actor who returns home to the San Francisco Bay Area for Easter."Easter Sunday" is a funny and heartwarming…

As the female point guard at Norfolk State University, Jazamine "Jaz" Gray was known for her passing skill. She had 230 career assists. Since then, Gray has passed the test in another sport, rugby. The 29-year-old Raleigh, North…

As the female point guard at Norfolk State University, Jazamine "Jaz" Gray was known for her passing skill. She had 230 career assists. Since then, Gray has passed the test in another sport, rugby. The 29-year-old Raleigh, North…

Kikori is one of the first whiskeys in the United States to be made from 100% rice and produced in Japan.…

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) will launch its new non-fungible token (NFT) "The Spirit of Confederation" Friday, August 5. The NFT goes live via an auction on Rarible and with a night at the museum. "The…

SAN JOSE (KPIX) -- Triggering reactions ranging from praise to condemnation around the world, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday morning.The Taiwanese-American community…

Sabor Latino Praha is a four-day showcase of Latin American culture and cuisine, which will transform Náměstí Republiky in Prague for the seventh year in Latin America. For four whole days (August 4-7 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.), you…

Israeli singer Noga Erez reflects on the fallacy of authenticity, the benefits of creative limitations, how personal stories can be seen as political, and what it means to make music with your heart…

In March, 75-year-old Jim Tabayoyon of Yakima was named president of the Filipino-American Community of the…

Members of the Latin American community were honored for their achievements and impactful work Thursday at Leonardo's Palace in the Great Neck. Among the extraordinary individuals recognized for their work at the Latin Impact Awards…

Tyga pulled his new Ay Caramba video just weeks after it was released after issuing an apology to the Mexican American community.In a chat with Los Angeles' Power 106 FM on Thursday, the 32-year-old rapper admitted that some of his "Mexican…

As summer heat doubles in many places, Americans are flocking to watch the season's hottest movies in theaters. One of the biggest blockbusters of the summer was "Top Gun: Maverick" starring Tom Cruise and Miles Teller, a story about the…

With the summer heat doubling in many places, people are flocking to the hottest movies of the season in theaters. One of the summer's biggest blockbusters was "Prime Gun: Maverick," starring Tom Cruise and Miles Teller, the story of the…

Grant Holloway and Noah Lyles, above, took the Virginia High School League's seismic leap to the top of the athletics world. Both former state players clinched gold at last week's World Championships in Eugene, Ore. Holloway, who…

Grant Holloway and Noah Lyles, above, took the Virginia High School League's seismic leap to the top of the athletics world. Both former state players clinched gold at last week's World Championships in Eugene, Ore. Holloway, who…

CLOQUET — Three local members of the Native American community have created their own weekly podcast to provide valuable insight into job opportunities for a wide variety of business industries, in addition to celebrating…

A language barrier of varying heights stood between members of the France baseball team and those of a team made up of players from Springdale, Highlands, Deer Lakes and Valley when they met Tuesday afternoon at Springdale High School in…

Inside and outside the walls of City Hall, Reginald E. (for Equilla) Gordon works to build a more equitable and racially inclusive Richmond. As Richmond's deputy administrative manager for social services since 2018, this is the most…

Inside and outside the walls of City Hall, Reginald E. (for Equilla) Gordon works to build a more equitable and racially inclusive Richmond. As Richmond's deputy administrative manager for social services since 2018, this is the most…

A few weeks ago, my family and I joined the 4th of July celebration organized by the organization Freedom Fest. As we enjoyed the parade and the beautiful weather, we met many community members and friends, all sharing in this beautiful…

by Fiona Dang Founded in 2018, the dance company EL SUEÑO centers the experiences of BIPOC communities as powerful stories worth seeing and celebrating. Founder Alicia Mullikin sought to cultivate an inclusive space in the world…

MILFORD - For Shirley Chock and Xiaoley Cheng, the New England Asian American Culture Center will be more than just a home for Tai-Chi or Kung Fu lessons. It will be a place to learn more about Asian culture.With the stigma many members of…

Mariachi music, flashy floats and a sea of ​​Latin American flags flooded Madison Avenue on Sunday. "I'm excited," said Carnival Cubano Parade president Barbara Cambom. "A lot of people, a lot of countries in this Cuban Hispanic parade."…

Travel·posted on Jul 17, 2022"I went to college with a guy from Germany and it confused him a bit when he first came here." Every country has its own set of ~unspoken rules~ that only the people who live!-->!-->…

When Joanna Heiskill's mother died in August 2019, she was determined to find the cause of her death. Her mother's final years were spent in a rehabilitation and health care facility in Richmond. Ms Heiskill concluded that the…

Here are some of the best ways to experience Native American culture by North Dakota: ATTEND A POWWOW The Algonquin word "pau wau" was the Native American word that some early Europeans associated with dancing. The word originally meant…

The NewNow is a non-profit organization made up of passionate young leaders with a common mission to use their voices and activism to tackle the world's toughest challenges. The new nowincubated by Virgin Unite, includes human rights…

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - From Sitting Bull to Sakakawea, North Dakota is rich in Native American history and with approximately 30,000 enrolled tribal members sharing geography with North Dakota, there are many opportunities to…

By CHLOE PETER A patient who had an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine had doubts. They were eager to receive the vaccine and did not know if they wanted to continue on the scheduled…

Flowers and other objects still line the area outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Sergio Flores. At the theater box office recently, I asked the attendant if there were any films…

A recent photo report in Atlantic documented dozens of pro-abortion protests across the country following the Supreme Court ruling Dobbs decision. Protesters, often dressed as servants of Margaret Atwood's…