Day: December 15, 2019
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Norris Burkes: A misspelling redefines spiritual care
So with careful exploration, I asked what I might do to facilitate their faith traditions. “My grandmother wants to conduct a Hmong ritual.” “Can you say more?” I asked. “The rite involves my … Read Full Article
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Hmong the first to celebrate the New Year in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) We’re days away from Christmas but for one culture, Saturday began the start of the New Year. The Hmong celebrated their 36th Annual New Year in Oshkosh. Local and state leaders, … Read Full Article
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Hundreds come together to mourn famous Hmong singer killed in Fresno mass shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Hundreds gathered at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday to pay their respects to one of the four men killed in last month’s mass shooting. The ceremony for Xy Lee took … Read Full Article
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North Minneapolis area sealed off after police fatally shoot man
“The other occupants were leaving the house when they heard shots.” Police brought a translator to the scene because the man was Hmong and apparently didn’t speak English well. This was the second … Read Full Article
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Man arrested after 4th OWI, burglary and other charges
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) We’re days away from Christmas but for one culture, Saturday began the start of the New Year. The Hmong celebrated their 36th Annual New Year in Oshkosh. Local and state leaders, … Read Full Article
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‘The Inn Is Not Full In Minnesota’: Gov. Walz Says State Will Keep Resettling Refugees
In keeping with this proud history, I offer my consent to continue refugee resettlement in the State of Minnesota.” Minnesota has the country’s largest Somali and Karen populations and the … Read Full Article
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Identity Politics in Wausau
That is a policy matter, and I most certainly respect elected officials debating it. The second reason, though, was to discuss an effort to recruit a Hmong individual to be on the Inclusivity … Read Full Article