Visibility and Understanding

Making the Asian and Asian American experience more visible, present, and understood, in order to foster a more inclusive, anti-racist Edina culture.

Asian American Pacific Islander Month Festival

EAAA launched the AAPI Month Festival in 2023 as a way to celebrate the diverse and vibrant Asian cultures in Edina.

Celebrations, Gatherings, and Events

Each year, EAAA hosts a number of community events oriented toward highlighting the rich Asian cultures of Edina and cultivating a space of joyous celebration.

Annual Winter Fundraiser

Each year, EAAA hosts an apparel fundraiser to allow us to continue our work toward equity in Edina.

Recognition

In the past, EAAA has received various recognition for our work toward advancing equity in Edina.

EAAA amplifies Asian and Asian American occasions of community and cultural importance in our social media and email outshares.

Ongoing

Delivered Community Comment in regard to upcoming Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month. Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC).

March 2023

Participated in Race and Equity Study. League of Women Voters Edina (LWVE).

January 2023

Interviewed for Kare 11 news feature. Recognized for the positive and powerful impact of our grassroots coalition.

December 2022

Participated in the Healing Circles Project. Edina Public Schools (EPS) and the City of Edina’s Arts & Culture Commission (ACC).

October 2022

Edina Asian American Alliance