The percentage of Asian Tulsans who own businesses is dropping. Asian Affairs commissioners are responding, shifting their focus from events to business resources.
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Introducing the Tulsa Asian Collective, a ‘one-stop shop for all things Asian’
Similar organizations have come and gone, but these five Tulsans want to ensure this one’s here to stay.
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Tulsa Asia Fest organizers opt to pause popular event in 2027, citing workload
Tulsa’s Asian Affairs Commission says the event, which drew thousands, was not sustainable to produce with volunteer labor.
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Tulsans explore, share Asian culture at Asia Fest
“It hasn’t always been the coolest thing to be Asian American. But I think that script has been flipped.”
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After a decade of growth, Tulsa’s Asian community debuts its largest-ever event
As Tulsa’s Asian population has boomed, so has the demand for representation in city life. Organizers say Tulsa Asia Fest, which arrives Saturday, is the culmination of those efforts.
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Tulsa’s Asian Affairs Commission wants to highlight diverse community stories
The commission hopes to have 50 stories before Tulsa Asia Fest.
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Asian Affairs Commission prepares for Stories of Asian Tulsa project
The commission is still deciding how the stories are going to be shared.