Author: Sunny Zhao

  • Youth-Led AAPI Poster Exhibition and Voter Registration Initiative Featured at NC State University

    As part of this year’s AAPI Heritage Month celebration, the AAPI Poster Exhibition was successfully showcased at NC State University’s Talley Student Union, bringing student-created exhibits on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history to a university audience. By bringing the exhibition into a university setting, students, faculty, staff, and community members had the opportunity… Read more

  • Youth Leader Vita Fu Expands AAPI Poster Exhibition to Morrisville Library

    As part of this year’s AAPI Heritage Month celebration, the AAPI Poster Exhibition was successfully displayed at Morrisville Library, bringing student-created exhibits on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history to a new community audience. This exhibition site was led by youth leader Vita Fu, who played a key role in communicating and coordinating with… Read more

  • AAPI Poster Exhibition Returns to Ravenscroft School for a Second Consecutive Year

    The AAPI Poster Exhibition was successfully showcased at Ravenscroft School for the second consecutive year, continuing its mission of promoting cultural understanding and celebrating the history and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The exhibition was originally scheduled to be displayed from May 4–8, 2026, reaching students across the Lower School, Middle… Read more

  • NC Youth Impact Hosts Collaborative Poster Design Workshop and Ice Cream Social

    NC Youth Impact Hosts Collaborative Poster Design Workshop and Ice Cream Social

    NC Youth Impact recently organized a fun and creative poster design workshop bringing together students of different ages to collaborate, learn, and share ideas. The event invited participants to explore design together in a relaxed and supportive environment. During the workshop, students worked on organizing poster designs and brainstorming ideas as a group. Older students… Read more

  • An Answer from a Paralympic Champion: Hannah Aspden on Growth, Education, and Self-Worth

    An Answer from a Paralympic Champion: Hannah Aspden on Growth, Education, and Self-Worth

    -Youth Workshop with Hannah Aspden On April 25, 2026, NC Youth Impact, in collaboration with CAST-NC, hosted an inspiring youth leadership and storytelling session in Cary, NC featuring U.S. Paralympic swimmer Hannah Aspden — two-time Paralympic gold medalist at Tokyo 2020. From Challenge to Champion Mindset Born without her left leg, Hannah Aspden shared her… Read more

  • AAPI Heritage Month Returns:

    AAPI Heritage Month Returns:

    Youth Poster Contest and Historical Exhibition Now Open for Registration May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month), a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of AAPI communities across the United States. Following the success of last year’s inaugural events, the 2026 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Poster… Read more