Emma Yu

Celebrating Diversity: Empowering Communities Through Music and Arts AAPI Youth Voices offers eight free cultural arts workshops designed to address gaps in representation, access, and inclusive creative spaces — especially during the summer months, when many underserved youth lack enrichment opportunities. Workshops feature a wide range of traditions, including Hmong art, Beijing Opera, Indian drumming, […]

AAPI Female Figures A-Z AAPI Female Figures A-Z (A Children’s Guide to Asian American Female Figures), written and illustrated by Emma Yu, founder of AAPI Youth Voices, is a vibrant introduction to the remarkable contributions of Asian American women. Each letter of the alphabet spotlights a significant female figure—such as “A is for Anna May

Internship at Minnesota House of Representatives High School Students!Want to enrich your high school life and step into the world of government?Here’s an incredible opportunity for you to intern at the Minnesota House of Representatives!   Gain firsthand experience with the legislative process and government operations by interning on the House Floor at the State Capitol. You’ll have the chance to:

AYVheritage Empowering Education on AAPI Heritage​ AYVheritage is a free mobile application designed and developed by Emma Yu, founder of AAPI Youth Voices, to support educators and students in exploring and appreciating AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) heritage. Tailored especially for social studies teachers, this app provides an invaluable resource to incorporate AAPI heritage into

The Untold Stories of AAPI The Untold Stories of AAPI, a bilingual book in English and Chinese by Emma Yu, founder of AAPI Youth Voices, illuminates the voices and experiences of Asian American Minnesotans who have made significant contributions to society. This project, spanning from September 2023 to September 2024, brings together personal narratives of

AAPI Legends A-Z AAPI Legends A-Z (A Children’s Guide to Asian American Pacific Islander Legends), written and illustrated by Emma Yu, founder of AAPI Youth Voices, offers young readers a vibrant and accessible introduction to Asian American Pacific Islander history and culture. Organized alphabetically, the book highlights 26 trailblazing individuals, events, or concepts—such as:  

Bringing Joy to Our Communities AAPI Youth Voices is proud to serve our communities through various initiatives, including organizing and hosting concerts, providing tech support at senior living homes, packing and distributing food, conducting food drives, and mailing Christmas gifts to Africa.   We’ve hosted our annual concert at Heathers Manor Assisted Living Facility, bringing

From Ideas to Action: Youth Economic Empowerment Despite growing diversity in STEM fields, economics continues to lag behind—especially in the representation of women and minorities. In Minnesota, women make up just 31% of economics students, and only 12% are U.S.-born people of color. Alarmingly, a mere 4% are U.S.-born women of color. While many STEM