The Twin Ports APIDA Collective

08/23/2026

The TPAC Dragons were excited to show up at the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival yesterday to share dragon boat history, sweet treats, delicious cuisine, and the load of paddling together! It was a gorgeous day with lovely energy, lots of laughter, and even just a little bit of competitiveness! Thanks to all who came through our cultural tent, to all our paddlers, and all our volunteers who made our cultural presence at the festival possible! Go TPAC!

08/23/2026

These five Asian American historical events, and how they have shaped our individual histories here in America, are important for all of us living here to know and understand. Our histories are American history. ❤️

08/21/2026

Friends! TPAC will be at the Lake Superior dragon boat festival in Superior, today for opening ceremonies at 5 pm and tomorrow to compete! Come out and see us, visit the cultural tent and cheer us on. Parking available on the shore side then you can walk across the pedestrian bridge to the festivities.

https://facebook.com/events/s/2026-lake-superior-dragon-boat/1240358981403463/

08/15/2026

Come listen and learn about the Hmong and their migration post Vietnam War with personal excerpts from Pakou Ly’s family story. August 18, 6 pm at the Cloquet library.

07/31/2026

August 2026 Supper Club!!! TPAC Supper Club resumes on TUESDAY AUGUST 4 at INDIA PALACE. Our goal is to support Twin Ports APIDA-owned businesses, build relationships and TPAC presence, and create even more opportunities for our community to gather. We will meet at 5:30 PM. Please sign up by August 2, 2026.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/tpacsupperclub0826

Depending on the business and the signups, we may need to limit our size. We want to support but not overwhelm these establishments. After signing up, you’ll receive confirmation of your RSVP. (Of course, please don’t let us stop you from going to these tasty spots now and in the future, especially if you’re unable to join us for these specific outings.) See you soon!

06/28/2026

Check out this new series telling our American stories!

06/19/2026

Do you know the importance of Juneteenth? Knowing American history means learning all of American history; the good and deeply flawed parts of OUR country. Join your community events and meet neighbors. See you all at the Central Hillside of Duluth from 1-5 pm.

Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

06/01/2026

As we round out AAPI Heritage Month we want to remind everyone of the critical role each of us play in being educated about history, actively listening to each other, and giving space to welcome people as they are. Racism, “othering” and hate ripples through communities today and is meant to separate and tear us apart. This PBS video reviews Chinese American history from the 1800’s but sadly history is repeating itself in 2026.

Do not be afraid because we are in this fight together. Stay well, be kind and support your BIPOC friends/neighbors.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AwR231Jtq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/15/2026

Happy AANHPI Month! The second TPAC Supper Club this month will be at SUPERIOR RAMEN HOUSE on Wednesday, May 20. Link to sign up in the comments!

Our goal is to support Twin Ports APIDA-owned businesses, build relationships and TPAC presence, and create even more opportunities for our community to gather.

We’ll have one more outing in May after this, and monthly gatherings through the summer!

05/08/2026

Remembering the Chinese Exclusion Act on its 144th anniversary, and its ripple effects to this day.