Day: February 14, 2020
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Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: ‘Miss Saigon’ appearance in Appleton includes community events
As author of “Fly Until You Die,” an oral history of the Hmong pilots in the Vietnam War, Dr. Vang will discuss the multiple perspectives she has heard through her research and talk with diverse local … Read Full Article
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Shirley Vaughan
She later graduated Fox Valley Tech as a CNA and with one semester as an operating tech. She worked at Clifton Gunderson as a data entry clerk, Mirro, product tester, and a receptionist for the Hmong … Read Full Article
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Concerns over possible Hmong deportations
UNDATED (Wisconsin Radio Network-WSAU) There are potential negotiations underway to start deporting Hmong Americans back to Laos. Community leaders are calling for those plans to be dropped. As Hmong … Read Full Article
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The Gig List: February 14-15
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the all-ages show starts at 7:00 p.m. Make sure you dress to impress for the Hmong Nouveau Magazine launch and fashion show is at Union Depot in St. Paul. Pop and R&B … Read Full Article
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Order Up! Crowdfunding campaign for Yia Vang’s Vinai off and running
Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis A new 60-seat bar and brasserie co-located with Surdyk’s cheese and liquor shops on Hennepin Avenue. Opening Summer 2020. Vinai Hmong Kitchen, Location TBA The … Read Full Article
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Tony Evers asks Trump administration not to make plans to deport Hmong residents
MADISON – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Trump administration not to make any plans to deport Hmong residents living in Wisconsin to Laos. Evers made his case in a letter to U.S. Secretary … Read Full Article
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FRI News Summary: Evers Calls On Trump administration to halt negotiations on Hmong deportations
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Posts by Tag: Asian American social change»
The Hmong American Farmers Association was one of five nonprofits selected to receive $175,000 through Google’s Impact Challenge in Minnesota, which asked local nonprofit innovators and social … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Farmers Association named one of Minnesota winners of Google’s Impact Challenge
The Hmong American Farmers Association was one of five nonprofits selected to receive $175,000 through Google’s Impact Challenge in Minnesota, which asked local nonprofit innovators and social … Read Full Article
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Six Plus Two Equals Eight: Mai Vang Vies to be the Second Woman on Sacramento City Council
Vang is running for City Council. You can find her in the neighborhood, knocking on doors and talking about the work. And for Vang, it’s all about the work. This Hmong-American woman is a trail blazer … Read Full Article
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Floyd assures leaders of love, care on COVID-19 prayer call
Leaders on the call represented groups comprising the Southern Baptist Asian American Fellowship, including Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian and Japanese, said Peter … Read Full Article
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2 men killed by suspected drunk drivers identified including MU dean
Authorities have identified two men struck and killed by suspected drunk drivers in Milwaukee as a military veteran who overcame homelessness and a Marquette University business school dean. The men … Read Full Article