"Your achievements serve as an inspiration to women everywhere, and we believe that your presence at Femfest would further encourage others to pursue their dreams," said the announcement. This event, presented by Radio Zindagi and Rennu Dhillon of Building Women Empowered, is a day "By women, for women" dedicated to empowering and celebrating women from all walks of life. As the tagline says, "HERE’S TO STRONG WOMEN! MAY WE KNOW THEM. MAY WE RAISE THEM. MAY WE BE THEM." Congratulations, Vandana Kumar!✨ #FemFest #WomenEmpowerment #RadioZindagi #BuildingWomenEmpowered #WomenSupportingWomen #Celebration #Achievement #Inspiration #ByWomenForWomen (fb)

Last week, the Office of California Assemblymember Ash Kalra held its annual AAPI Heritage Month celebration in San Jose to recognize AAPI individuals and organizations whose leadership contributes to the well-being of the constituents of California’s 25th Assembly District. The Assemblymember presented the Norman Y Mineta Legacy Award to his father, Dr. Satya Paul Kalra. Eunice Chun received the 2025 Leadership in Community Empowerment Award for her work with Korean American Community Services. The Asian/Pacific Islander Resource for Excellence Program at Evergreen Valley College was recognized for its 25-year success in mentoring students with the Leadership in Advocacy Award. Queenie Tran was recognized for her leadership as a California AAPI Legislative Caucus Honoree in promoting Vietnamese culture through the Miss Vietnam California pageant. And the Sikh Gurdwara of San Jose was awarded for Leadership in Community Service. Read more - (fb)