Tag: Asian

Arts & Culture: Yellow Rage Explores Asian-American Experiences With Poetry

September 14, 2018Roberts Jennifer

Catzie Vilayphonh, 37, and Michelle Myers, 46, known as the poetry duo Yellow Rage, met and penned their first poem together at a writing workshop at Asian Arts Initiative in 2000. The poem, “I’m a Woman Not a

South Philadelphia: Seeking Answers and Resolution to Refugee Mental Health

November 24, 2014

A growing population of Southeast Asian refugees comes with an exciting new culture to learn from, along with serious health needs that require specific attention. Those who lived or immigrated during times of unrest, like

Immigration: Five Organizations Helping Immigrants

October 1, 2014

Community organizations have evolved into some of the most powerful advocates for immigrants. Some groups focus solely on activism, while others perform multiple services to ease the fear of refugees who are in dire need of assistance. Here are

Bell Vista: Food Tour Serves Up a Taste of South Philly

December 3, 2013

Food enthusiasts got their fill while on the Ethnic Eats Food Tour as they tasted the unique flavors that make up the Bella Vista neighborhood. Run by City Food Tours, the tour took hungry attendees