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The Tall Blacks will be back on court for the first time in year when they head to the Philippines next week for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Asian-American chefs, bartenders launch initiative to raise money to stop Asian hate     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A team of local chefs is serving up a lesson in tolerance through food and drink. “Minnesota Rice” is an initiative that’s trying to end racism against Asian Americans by sitting around the dinner table. You buy in for $100, and then all throughout May, you will be emailed links to videos of creators showing you how to make specialty Asian dishes and drinks. Yia Vang, head chef and owner of Union Hmong Kitchen in St. Paul, is one of the seven participating in “Minnesota...

Twin Cities chefs unite to raise awareness of racism against Asian Americans Minnesota Rice, an online video series, uses food as a bridge to understanding.  April 30, 2021 — 9:24am Text size Copy shortlink: "Food is an easy and accessible way to invite people to learn about a culture," said Christina Nguyen, chef/co-owner of Hai Hai and Hola Arepa in Minneapolis. "I think it's a great way to pique people's curiosity. If we enjoy new foods, then it's like, 'Oh, I want to learn more about this culture.' Or, 'Maybe now I'll visit V...

Ann Kim of Young Joni, Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai, Yia Vang of Vinai and more Twin Cities chefs and bartenders create anti-Asian hate initiative "Minnesota Rice."

Minnesota Rice is a collective effort to raise awareness and money.