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By Jenny Chen Five years ago, Christian Oh and Elliot Lee launched Kollaboration DC as part of the larger Kollaboration that seeks to empower by showcasing young Asian American talent in the performing arts. In those last four years, the Kollaboration DC stage has seen talented performers such as spoken word poet George Yamazawa, all-girl group – BLUSH, and Dana …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) held its annual “Share a Smile, Give a Toy” Toy Giveaway and Year-End Celebration on December 12, 2013 at the Old Council Chambers of One Judiciary Square. For the past seven years, OAPIA has collected and distributed 2000 toys to over 1800 District children. Toys are donated …

By Jenny Chen Washington, DC – It’s 2pm. The Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University seems clenched with anticipation. Nervous energy rockets from wall to wall. Young people with badges that have “Staff” stamped across them are setting up tables, organizing tickets and VIP bracelets. In the back, sound checks and light checks. A man in a dress shirt and …