Day: December 17, 2019
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Security Health Plan invests in Marathon County womens organization
TWC provides an array of services and support including restraining order assistance, adult survivor counseling, support groups and special population programs. They have Hmong and Spanish speaking … Read Full Article
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Iredell Health System announces new assistant VP of nursing and patient care
Lee earned a bachelor of science in nursing and a master of science in nursing, family nurse practitioner from Western Carolina University. She speaks Hmong and English fluently. A member of First … Read Full Article
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Christmas cheer, mermaid songs, and nightclub ennui in this week’s Top 5 MN music videos
Ka Lia Universe – “By the Shore” (PREMIERE) Last month in Local Frames, we introduced you to Ka Lia Universe, and the Hmong-American R&B singer has been hustling ever since. She’s dropping new songs … Read Full Article
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Minnesota entrepreneur turns refugees’ life jackets into powerful mementos
Its small contract manufacturing facility in Maplewood is inside one of the oldest dairy barns in the state. It was launched by a Hmong refugee decades ago. “That’s the link between us,” said Cha, who … Read Full Article
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From ‘Gran Torino’ to ‘Richard Jewell’: A decade of Clint Eastwood’s most bigoted movies
Since its release, Gran Torino has been criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes of Hmong immigrants. ABC News on YouTube Eastwood seems drawn to contentious and complicated narratives, but he … Read Full Article
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Post from Community: Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) announces new executive director
If you have a post to be considered, send it to info@milwaukeenns.org or submit it directly. The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Maysee Herr as … Read Full Article
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Fresno Sunday school teacher gets 10 years in child pornography case
He was one of four men shot and killed during a backyard gathering on November 17th in Fresno. Lee was a well known Hmong singer with fans all over the world. He moved to Fresno with his family from a … Read Full Article
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Mass Shooting Victim And Well Known Singer Xy Lee Honored At Three-Day Funeral
He says that hundreds came out to the three-day funeral, some from around the world. Credit Laura Tsutsui / Valley Public Radio “Right now, they are going to start playing the ritual, the Hmong ritual … Read Full Article