Cultural Tapestry

Asian Community & Cultural Center
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The Asian Community & Cultural Center and KZUM Radio 89.3FM are launching Cultural Tapestry, featuring stories of immigrant neighbors in Lincoln. Newcomers bring their skills, talents, and cultures making our community stronger and more vibrant! Join us every Thursday from 6:30pm - 7pm on KZUM 89.3FM Lincoln, and catch new podcast episodes on Fridays. Visit lincolnasiancenter.org to learn more about the Asian Center's work in Lincoln.

  1. 4d ago

    Empowering Refugee and Immigrant Women

    Building success and finding belonging are uniquely difficult challenges for refugee and immigrant women. Khamisa Abdalla shares her insight and expertise in this multifaceted and rewarding work in Lincoln.

    28 min

  2. Jun 19

    Gina Wei

    People connect across cultures through art and stories. On this episode of Cultural Tapestry, local artist and author Gina Wei shares about her journey, her work, and finding home in Lincoln.

    30 min

  3. Jun 12

    Camp Culture

    Camp Culture is the Asian Center's annual week-long summer camp for elementary age kids, inviting campers to explore the cultures of local immigrant neighbors, as well as Native American culture. In this episode, we hear about the awesome impact of Camp Culture on campers, their families, and the community.

    29 min

  4. May 22

    Serving the Vietnamese Community

    Lincoln has been welcoming Vietnamese immigrants for 50 years, and Vietnamese is the third most spoken language in Nebraska. We know that support for newcomers is essential for them to integrate into the community and achieve success. Asian Center Vietnamese Community Advocate Thuy Ho talks about the layered and holistic ways she provides this vital support to her cultural community.

    28 min

  5. May 15

    Health Education & Advocacy for New Americans

    When newcomers arrive in Lincoln, learning a new language and learning to navigate a new and complex health system is a huge challenge. The Asian Center's advocates step into that need with experience and expertise to help immigrant neighbors overcome barriers and begin to thrive.

    30 min

  6. May 8

    PoePoe's Story

    Lanetta PoePoe Edison-Soe, the Asian Center's Health Education & Advocacy Program Manager and Karen Advocate Team Manager, shares her story of resilience and calling.

    30 min

  7. May 1

    Lion Dance

    Ray Petersen, the Leader of the Asian Center Lion Dance & Martial Arts Team, shares about the history and cultural context of Lion Dance and the dedicated young performers in our community who bring this art form to life.

    28 min

  8. Apr 24

    AAPI Heritage Celebration

    AAPI Heritage Month is a special time for many immigrants in Lincoln. In this episode, the Asian Center team shares about our annual AAPI Heritage Celebration which invites to entire community to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our city through live performances across cultures, international food samples, cultural displays, and more!

    27 min
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The Asian Community & Cultural Center and KZUM Radio 89.3FM are launching Cultural Tapestry, featuring stories of immigrant neighbors in Lincoln. Newcomers bring their skills, talents, and cultures making our community stronger and more vibrant! Join us every Thursday from 6:30pm - 7pm on KZUM 89.3FM Lincoln, and catch new podcast episodes on Fridays. Visit lincolnasiancenter.org to learn more about the Asian Center's work in Lincoln.

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    Asian Community & Cultural Center
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  • Episodes
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