Day: February 12, 2020
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Cross Cultural and Gender Center hosts annual Lunar New Year
“With everything going on right now, it’s good to celebrate,” Her Saychou said. She said that though she celebrated Hmong New Year in December, she has friends who also celebrate Lunar New Year. They … Read Full Article
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Talks to deport Hmongs, Laotians cause fear after removal orders issued in other parts of country
The city of Fresno has the second-largest Hmong population in the country, with 34,000 people. Siphongsay says at this point, he isn’t aware of anyone in the city with a removal order. But in … Read Full Article
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The Central Valley may be one of the hardest populations to count
The census serves a good purpose but that purpose is unknown to many, Rocha Zuniga said. Community organizations like the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Hmong Innovating Politics are still looking for … Read Full Article
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Hmong community fearful of possible deportations
The Hmong community is concerned about the potential for deportations. There are reports that the Trump administration is negotiating with Laos over non-U.S. citizen refugees. Kou Vang is the … Read Full Article
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How Marc Heu conjured St. Paul’s premier French pastry destination
Chef Marc Heu was born in France to Hmong parents who fled their native Laos as refugees after the Vietnam War. At the age of three, Heu’s family moved to French Guiana, where they built a farm to … Read Full Article
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Green Bay Police working to make school zones safer with ‘Slow Down’ initiative
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Tags: Appleton, deport, Green Bay, Hmong, immigrants, police, refugees, school, state, United StatesAPPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) The State Department is negotiating to deport some Hmong immigrants and refugees living in the United States. With more than 50,0000 Hmong living in our state, this could have a … Read Full Article
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Wisconsin Hmong community waits in fear amid reports Trump administration may deport non-U.S. citizens to Laos
Wisconsin Hmong community waits in fear amid reports Trump administration may deport non-U.S. citizens to Laos Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s talks with a Lao leader have led to worries Hmong … Read Full Article
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Here are the candidates for Sacramento City Council, mayor in the March 3 election
Mai Vang, 34, is a Sacramento City Unified School Board member and former staffer for Councilman Larry Carr. If elected, she would be the first Hmong woman elected to the council. She would also be … Read Full Article
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Deportation fears high in Wisconsin’s Hmong Community
MILWAUKEE — A recent trip by the Secretary of State to Laos has a Minnesota Congresswoman concerned for her Hmong constituents. Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum expressed these concerns about … Read Full Article
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WATCH: Local Hmong community in fear over recent deportation proposal
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson sent a letter to Republican Senator Ron Johnson this week asking the senator to use his leadership position to protect the Hmong in our community. Read Full Article
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About that Wisconsin voter roll purge; Milwaukee County Executive race; legislative moves
This is the political newsletter of the Journal Sentinel written by Bill Glauber. We begin with a statistical look at Wisconsin’s voter roll purge. Read Full Article
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Deportation proposal has Hmong community concerned
APPLETON, Wis — APPLETON, Wis (NBC 26) — Today in Wisconsin, the federal government estimates there are nearly 50-thousand Hmong residents, which is one of the largest populations of Hmong … Read Full Article
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Trump Orders New Deportation of Hmong and Lao Immigrants
Hmong and Lao immigrants with standing deportation orders could soon be out of the U.S. as talks between the Trump administration and the government of Laos continue. The plan, confirmed by federal … Read Full Article
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Military veteran wants to be Appleton’s mayor
WHBY News is talking with all eight candidates leading up to the primary. Outagamie County’s leader is raising concerns that some in the Hmong community could be deported. There are reports that the … Read Full Article
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UW-Eau Claire professor speaks on Trump administration proposal to deport thousands of Hmong residents to Laos
Eau Claire (WQOW) – Hmong leaders are expressing their concerns after reports that the Trump administration is working on a plan to deport thousands of Hmong residents to Laos. In late January, U.S. Read Full Article