6.29.18 - 7.5.18

• Brian Thao Worra appointed as a council member on Asian Pacific Minnesotans.

• Only a few more hours to support ‘This Little Land of Mines’ documentary on Indiegogo!

• #LaoFoodMovement

  • #LaosAngelesRoots Saengthong Duoangdara’s Thum & Thum is hosting Underground Pho (Lao Style) on July 8th from 11am to 4pm in DTLA!

  • Snackboxe Bistro featured on The Georgia Voice!

• #RepresentationMatters:

  • Our Exec Director, Kulap Vilaysack’s Origin Story Doc received CAAMFest “Tiger Uncaged Audience Award”

• Motherland News:

  • Travel Pulse: New Villas open in Pakbeng, Laos.

  • Lao Women Villaige Weavers Pursue Moderate Livelihoods.

  • Business Times: Taxes in Laos, and how they are changing.

6.22.18 - 6.28.18

 

• Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls: Kulap Vilaysack on the improtance of Census Representation

• Registration is now OPEN for the 2018 Pom Foundation Lao Summer Camp in Seattle, Washington!

• Forbes Travel: Luang Prabang

• #IncreaseImpact - Donate to TeAda Productions and their amazing mission.

• Asia Cup 2019: UAE to play Laos in Soccer on September 11, 2018!

• Visiting Luang Prabang is a peaceful and spiritual journey.

• #RepresentationMatters:

  • Sony & Amy Pascal Developing Marvel Comic ‘Silk’, About Korean-American Superhero.

  • Ally Maki cast as series regular in Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger

  • A number of API artists have been invited to join the Academy.

  • Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin to Star in Lulu Wang’s Family Movie

• Motherland News:

  • Laos torches narcotics stockpile on World Drug Day.

  • Philstar: A respite in Luang Prabang.

  • How Laos Got Its First Buffalo Dairy Farm

6.15.18 - 6.21.18

 

• Laos Angeles Roots Member, Lina Luangrath, to perform at The Copper Mine in Woodland Hills on June 28th at 9pm.

• Laos Angeles Starts Weekly Series: #LaosAngelesShine in honor of #WorldRefugeeDay featuring Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay!

• Executive Director, Kulap Vilaysack, hosted a “Building a Career in Entertainment” Workshop for members of #LaosAngelesRoots

• Laos Angeles Roots member, Saengthong Douangdara, and Laos Supply collaborate on merchandise design!

• #RepresentationMatters:

  • Alisa Xayalith and the band The Naked And Famous announce their East Coast + Europe tour dates.

  • Lucy Liu, Thomas Sadoski To Star In ‘The Last Weekend In May’ For Director Matthew Lillard

  • Monica Phromsavanh: From Laos to New York

• Motherland News:

  • Lao Economy Grows Robustly, But With Public Debt Risk

  • Dengue Fever and Why You Must Get Vaccinated Before You Go to Laos!  

  • Prestige Online: The Luxury of Luang Prabang.

  • Laos Announces Another Controversial Dam on the Mekong.

  • Vietnamese vice president visits Laos to promote ties.

6.8.18 - 6.14.18

• Asia Times: America’s ‘Secret War’ in Laos finally put to proper rest.

• AEC News Today: Help Fight for ‘Little Land of Mines’ Documentary

• Telagana Times: The mystery of the “Plain of Jars” in Laos

• Executive Director of Laos Angeles, Kulap Vilaysack, spoke of “Pitching, Selling, and Developing a Show” with the AAWC.

• The Countries Where Women Have More Bank Accounts Than Men: Laos.

• Coming to America: The story of Sieu Tang Woods of Laos

• For your viewing pleasure: Anthony Bourdain “Parts Unknown” Laos Feature

• #RepresentationMatters:

  • Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls: Kulap Vilaysack on identity and representation.  

  • The Naked And Famous announces tour in East Coast and Europe!

• Motherland News:

  • The Tranquil Traditional Laos Villages—That Might Disappear Thanks to Chinese Trains

  • Vientiane Times: Laos unable to rise above LDC status by 2020

• #LaoFoodMovement:

  • How Anthony Bourdain Met Barack Obama that ultimately led to $100 million in aid to Laos.

6.1.18 - 6.7.18

 

• Documentary on the #SecretWar ‘This Little Land of Mines’ Indiegogo Campaign begins!

• Laos Angeles Roots members attend a picnic gathering in Santa Monica!

• Sahtu Press’ next children’s book is available for pre-order!

• For your viewing pleasure: Model Minority Myth Explained.

• Laos Angeles Roots members attend the second ever LADS meeting in DTLA.

• Lao immigrants become U.S. citizens during one of the most difficult times to achieve status.  

• Lao American performer, Eranetik, performing in Salt Lake City on June 22nd!  

• Borneo Bulletin: Lao Khaen Teacher Renowned For His Prowess Worldwide

• NBC News: After 50 years of 'Asian American,' advocates say the term is 'more essential than ever'

• Smithsonian: Meet The Devotees of the Growing Lao Food Movement in a New Video from Folklife

• #RepresentationMatters:

  • Teen Vogue: Ross Butler on Shattering Asian-American Stereotypes in Hollywood and Fighting For Better Stories

• Motherland News:

  • Bangkok Post: Female disciple probed over ex-monk's escape to Laos

  • Open Development Mekong: Government demonstrates commitment to greening of Laos

  • Thailand plans regional infrastructure fund to reduce China dependence.

• #LaoFoodMovement:

  • Korean Times: Lao Piak Restaurant is a wild success in Seoul, Korea.  

  • The Stewardship Report: From Cambodian Refugee Camp to Best U.S. Chef Contender - Seng Luangrath.

  • New Delhi Times: From Refugee Camp to Best US Chef Contender

  • A Taste of Laos celebrates opening in a new location!