Our mission is to provide resources and support for the local Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American community, and increase the visibility and representation of the Asian American diaspora in Evanston’s civic, cultural and community spaces through the arts.
did you know?
Over 10% of Evanstonians identify as Asian American?
The first Asian American on record living in Evanston is in the late 1800's?
There are over 70 Asian-owned businesses in Evanston?
Northwestern University's 2nd largest racial demographic of students is Asian?
Evanston is part of Cook County's 13th District which has the highest population of Asian Americans in the state of Illinois?
There is no historical archive, documentation, photographs, or artifacts that serve as cultural preservation or evidence of existence of the Asian American community in Evanston over the past 150 years?
There are still no spaces, services, or supports that reflect or address the needs of the
Asian American community in Evanston?
