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🎉 AYV Team Event – You’re Invited! 🎉 Join us for a fun-filled team bonding event open to all AAPI Youth Voices members!   📍 Where: Minnesota State Fair 📅 When: Choose your preferred date – August 23 or August 31 (we’ll go with the date most members choose)🎟 Admission: $20 — AAPI Youth Voices […]

Journey From Refugee Camp to American Dream AAPI Youth Voices embarked on the journey of interviewing AAPI individuals with remarkable life stories and significant contributions to our society. The younger generations, born in the U.S., yearned to hear narratives that had remained untold, stories that transcended national borders. It is through this mutual understanding that

AAPI Youth Voices —– Prep for Capitol Rally on April 4th Tonight, AAPI Youth Voices convened a productive meeting, laying the groundwork for our upcoming rally inside the State Capitol on April 4th. Below is a summary of the key points discussed and the actionable steps moving forward: 1) Sign-Making Initiative:To amplify our presence at the

A Cross-Continental Odyssey AAPI Youth Voices embarked on the journey of interviewing AAPI individuals with remarkable life stories and significant contributions to our society. The younger generations, born in the U.S., yearned to hear narratives that had remained untold, stories that transcended national borders. It is through this mutual understanding that we come together as

Calligraphy Showcase – Raise Cultural Awareness AAPI Youth Voices brought the vibrant essence of Asian culture to the forefront by organizing a captivating calligraphy event at Andover High School. This marked a historic occasion as the first-ever cultural event at AHS since its establishment. With an enthusiastic turnout, the principal, teachers, and students alike expressed

College Application Lecture Enrolling in the College Application Lecture is a critical step for students who are preparing to apply to colleges, as it equips them with essential information and tools to navigate the application process effectively.   AAPI Youth Voices is proud to announce a collaboration with college students from Harvard, Stanford, and Yale

AAPI Youth Voices T-Shirt Sign Up AAPI Youth Voices has recently placed an order for T-shirts and Hats featuring our organization’s logo. To ensure the best fit for everyone, please complete the form below to indicate your preferred sizes.   Note: We recommend selecting a T-shirt size one size larger than your usual for a

PERCUSSIONIST &GUITARIST Callen Chittenden Callen Chittenden is a junior in Andover high school and a chapter leader of the AAPI Youth Voices. Callen has performed in several winter and summer concerts in a local rock band. He also plays the guitar.   Other than that, Callen joined a world-class indoor percussion group (MBI Indoor Percussion)

Classical Pianist Cecilia Taggart Cecilia Taggart, 10 years old, has been playing the piano since she was three years old. Now she studies with Dr Paul Wirth of the Wirth Center for Performing Arts.  Cecilia has shown remarkable prowess and maturity of technique and expression. She has wowed audiences all over Minnesota, giving many concerts

Classical Pianist Emma Yu Emma Yu, a high school sophomore with an exceptional talent for piano. Emma plays the piano professionally and has achieved remarkable accolades in her musical journey. In 2019, she was honored with the MMTA Honors Performances award and won 1st place at the 2019 Anoka Hennepin Talent Show.   Beyond her