May 5, 2026: Celebrating and reflecting on Asian American diversity and community in Colorado

May 5, 2026: Celebrating and reflecting on Asian American diversity and community in Colorado

From Colorado Matters by Colorado Public Radio

May 5, 2026 · 50 min

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The episode discusses Asian American diversity and community in Colorado, featuring interviews with key figures in the community.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Today, we talk with the head of one publication that’s been telling stories of that community here in Colorado for two decades. We’ll also discuss some recent big milestones in our state and the challenges that persist. "Asian Avenue Magazine" is part of CEME, the Colorado Ethnic Media Exchange, a coalition focused on elevating the voices of diverse and often underserved communities. Annie Guo VanDan is the magazine co-founder and president. Nga Vương-Sandoval is featured on the May cover. She is receiving the Asian American Hero of Colorado Award, largely for her extensive work as the founding executive director of "Refugees + Immigrants United," a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to “empowering, advocating for, and celebrating the voices of refugees and immigrants.” And, we revisit the effort to make sure Denver's Chinatown is not lost to history.

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