Ranging from havens offering Asian-inspired desserts to community-centric establishments, here are the top five most endearing coffee shops in the Triangle.
More than 100 hundred years later in 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the first presidential proclamation for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. In 1992, Congress passed an amendment that called on the people of the U.S. to observe Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month with “appropriate ceremonies, programs and activities.”
Since then, those who have origins in Asia and the Pacific Islands specially the East, Southeast, the Indian subcontinent, Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia have used the month to amplify their voices and their pride.
But AAPI Heritage Month is not just for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders it s a celebration that every American can partake in. Since many AAPI individuals have been taught to assimilate, it can be difficult for some to take pride in their cultures and truly embrace their identities. But when they know that allies are willing to uplift AAPI stories, that makes it easier for
“I’VE HEARD ENOUGH FROM OLD WHITE MEN”
The story reports that Kansas City coffee shop owner Jackie Nguyen bought a sticker reading, “I’VE HEARD ENOUGH FROM OLD WHITE MEN,” during a shopping trip.
Nguyen added the sticker to an area in front of her cash register where there is a collection of stickers “Death to Racism,” “Support Asian-owned Businesses,” “Black Lives Matter.” She prides herself in being inclusive and a voice for civil rights and social justice.”
Her customers and friends allegedly told her it was not offensive.
It’s not???
It seems she organized “Stop Asian Hate,” rallies following the killing of Asian workers at Atlanta-area spas and a string of anti-Asian attacks across the country.
Firefighters put out a blaze after police declared a riot in downtown Portland just now pic.twitter.com/M0SVfNhbcj
Some of the aftermath.
This is just some of the Damage the Anarchist Rioters left in my neighborhood, tonight. Disgusting. Senseless. No Point to it, whatsoever. I spoke to several business owners and construction workers tonight who have had Enough. pic.twitter.com/Pm9FNLg6H8
Additional photos of fire damage in downtown Portland from arson fires set during a riot. pic.twitter.com/P5VJ7cQtbV
Here’s a good question.
I don t understand why #Antifa would target Asian Owned Businesses in Downtown Portland. This has got to stop! pic.twitter.com/BKlmt9uHK5