Day: April 2, 2020
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Brew City Match to offer $1,200 grants, 0% interest loans to small businesses in certain parts of Milwaukee
Brew City Match will offer a total of $150,000 in loans and grants to help small businesses in certain parts of Milwaukee overcome closures and temporary revenue loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article
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Thailand’s new asylum law leaves refugees with more questions, few protections
Thailand also forced thousands of ethnic Hmong to return to Laos after the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ended its paramilitary campaign in the country. Today, the majority of Thailand’s … Read Full Article
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What Solo Travel Was Like Before Smartphones and Google Maps
These highly ingenious facilities, in such a remote location, were likely the first internet cafes in Laos and existed as a real testament to the true resolve of the Hmong people, many of whom were … Read Full Article
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Cornerstone students embrace faith, service on mission trips
As part of Cornerstone Christian High School’s curriculum, students embark on life-changing and spiritual mission trips to advance themselves and others in their faith. Read Full Article
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Brew City Match to offer small businesses $150,000 in financial assistance
The Hmong WI Chamber of Commerce will be servicing 100,000 in small business loans as part of the Brew City Match response. “The small businesses we’re targeting to assist through this loan program … Read Full Article
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Volunteers at Hmong-owned City Tailor make masks for Twin Cities medical workers
As doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel deal with shortages of the personal protective equipment they need to keep from contracting COVID-19, some members of the Hmong community have come up … Read Full Article
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Baltazar De Anda Santana, Chai Moua, Peng Her and Manuel Cerda: Now is the time to fill out the Census
Because our legislative districts are drawn using Census data, participating in the Census is an essential tool to determine representation in our democracy. Read Full Article
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Voices of Men renamed, revamped to broaden anti-violence reach
“Partnership is important because we do need to have men and women,” he said. “Selecting committee members was purposeful, to reflect the community, including LGBTQ, Hmong, African-American” and other … Read Full Article
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Eau Claire awaits details on COVID-19 related funds
Community organizations including Sojourner House, The Community Table, Bolton Refuge House, Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley and the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance also got some funding … Read Full Article
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“If I don’t do it who will do it,” Minnesota man helps Latino community navigate Covid-19 pandemic
I know the governor is going to speak I come running, if the mayor was going to speak I come running, wait here and send the message to my people,” said Hernandez … Read Full Article