People who've establish some of North Texas' most well-known Asian American enclaves in North Texas share their thoughts on what leads to their success and...
As the Asian American population in North Texas changes, the enclaves that serve these communities are looking for ways to adjust.This story is part of Asian American Bustle, an occasional series publishing during Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
From 2017 to 2022, the number of people in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant and Rockwall counties who identified themselves as being of Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent grew from about 448,000 to more than 580,000, according to U.S. Census estimates. Collin County, where nearly 17% of the population identifies as Asian, shouldered a large bulk of that recent growth, mainly led by people who are of Indian descent.
Loh, his siblings and parents are of Chinese descent and speak the Chiuchow dialect. They lived in Vietnam before leaving the country under refugee status in 1979. “Right now, rent in the H Mart area is higher and there is a lot more competition; there are businesses that specialize in soft tofu,” Kim said in Korean.During the pandemic, Kim’s venture struggled to find solid footing. Additionally, because he was a recent transplant from Hawaii, Kim lacked the tax records required to qualify for pandemic-related support from the federal government, he said.
“We started this as a hobby — we have a passion for food,” Ansari said. “When people eat our food and they’re happy, it makes us feel good. Money is secondary, first is satisfaction.”Loh’s vision to make Asia Times Square a destination for different generations and cultures while celebrating a uniquely Asian American identity wouldn’t have been possible if he didn’t take over his family’s business.
Hindu devotees pray as they perform Holika Dahan as part of the Holi festival celebrations on, Sunday, March 24, 2024, at D-FW Hindu Temple Society in Irving. The bonfire lit during the ritual signifies the burning of the demoness, Holika, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.Patel, president and owner of State Bank of Texas, said he treats the SLPS of DFW and the bank his father started in 1987 with the same level of respect and importance.
Jennifer Nguyen’s coalition of community advocates includes people like Katy Nguyen — no relation with Jennifer Nguyen — who don’t live in Garland, but invest and contribute to the city’s Asian American enclave.
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