Asian Americans in St. Louis: Stories of Resilience Across Generations
The “Asian Americans in St. Louis: Stories of Resilience Across Generations” program included a storytelling workshop and a public event on February 10, 2026 at Webster University. This program highlighted both representation, so that others may see themselves in these stories, and diversity, to show the breadth of experiences of our multicultural community.
Special thanks to storytelling experts Thi Nguyen and Jia Lian Yang; Director of Mizzou’s Cambio Center Lisa Dorner; and Webster University’s Film and Video Production students led by Brian Jun.
Jamie Currier: One Pair of Shoes at a Time
Tim Ema: My Story of Resilience Starts with my Dad
Jade Gu: To Stay
Yoko Kiyoi: Resilience Math
Mayank Jain: From Weakness to Strength: A Journey of Language, Identity, and Resilience
Fatemah Mardi: Letting Go of Autumn Leaves
Mee Jey: Creating Through Crises
Nartana Premachandra: Just Dance!
Ashley Duhaime: An Island of Maple and Narra
Thi Nguyen: Finding Purpose in Family Stories