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AAPI Heritage Month

LeadMN honors and celebrates the contributions and influence of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans as part of our history and culture

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May 15 - Sep 25 2022

Volunteer at the Twins Games this Summer

May 26 - Aug 11 2022

Emerging Leader Program (Summer 22)

Aug 13-14 2022

LeadMN President Axel Kylander sends letter to MN Conference Committee

LeadMN urges MN legislators to fund a free college grant program, student basic needs, and mental health support.

5/09/2022

Announcing the Winners of the Democracy Shark Tank

4/28/2022

Congratulations to LeadMN Annual Awards Winners!

4/21/2022

Letter to Congress - Support Student Parents

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Amona Rite Donald

“I feel like as international students we can't seem to win. It's either why are you using our resources and leaving or, if I stay here, why are you using our resources and taking jobs that are meant for the American people? And so we struggle with this rhetoric of like, OK, do I belong? Or do I not belong?”

Amona Rite Donald

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international students

Caledon Johnston

“Emergency grants were a lifeline for me - when I received the grant, I was at the end of my rope.”

Caledon Johnston

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Karina Villeda

Karina Villeda is a mother, student, and future lawyer. Karina grew up surrounded by diversity, and saw her community interacting with the law in many ways.

Karina Villeda

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student parent