Month: April 2021
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Cultural Conversations: Bao Vang, first Hmong news anchor is central Wis., remembers time at NewsChannel 7
Bao Vang was one of the first Hmong broadcast journalists in the country and the first to serve central Wisconsin. She remembers how her time at NewsChannel 7 shaped her career. Read Full Article
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Panel to discuss violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Fresno State will will sponsor the panel discussion, “Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Conversation About Solutions” … Read Full Article
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“We continue to persist:” Celebrating, honoring Hmong Heritage Month
Growing up, True Vue did not learn Hmong history in school, and she wondered why. “Was our part in history not significant enough to be taught?” Vue wrote in an email. “Was our presence not … Read Full Article
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Committee approves Appleton resolution against anti-Asian violence, sending it back to council
The resolution was a source of controversy last week after some aldermen voted to refer it back to committee over concerns about the language. Read Full Article
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Spurred by sister falling ill with COVID-19, family organizes pop-up vaccine event
TV An Anchorage woman was medivaced to Oregon after getting extremely ill with COVID-19 . ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – May Ramirez-Xiong hasn’t seen … Read Full Article
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Clovis teacher sexually groped teen with other students in classroom, lawsuit says
It’s at least the third lawsuit in the last six months involving sexual misconduct allegations and Clovis schools. Read Full Article
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Thousands of Milwaukee families get free museum passes
Some 4,000 Milwaukee families received free annual museum passes Thursday morning to help further their children’s educations. Families at the Hmong American Peace Academy also received the free … Read Full Article
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Slide Into Their DMs: Sacramento Bakers, Chefs Build Successful Pop-Ups Through Social Media
For some Sacramento chefs and bakers, selling delicious fare has not only been a way to make ends meet during the pandemic, but also a way to reach new people and offer a taste of who they are through … Read Full Article