Day: April 8, 2021
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HMONG VACCINATION FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY
The Sheboygan County Division of Public Health will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine question & answer event for the area’s Hmong community on Thursday. The live session in Hmong language will take place … Read Full Article
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I’m a Refugee. Here’s Why I Started Hating the Volunteers That Helped Us.
BETTER SAMARITAN: So I wonder, first of all, if they’re better at it now. Has Minneapolis become kind of a hub for Hmong refugees because of existing families? CHONG: Certainly, the social service … Read Full Article
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Why some Asian Americans are embracing their heritage by dropping their anglicized names
Amid cries for greater diversity, inclusion and representation for Asian Americans across all sectors, many, including high-profile creatives and celebrities, are rethinking their names. Read Full Article
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ONLINE: Modern Jungles: The Hmong Refugee Experience
The Wisconsin Historical Society hosts a panel discussion exploring the themes of its new Society Press book Modern Jungles: A Hmong Refugees Childhood Story of Survival. Drawing from both personal … Read Full Article
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Efforts ramp up to vaccinate people of color against COVID-19 in Wisconsin
On Wednesday, the group visited Bayview, where more than half of the roughly 300 residents are Hmong or Southeast Asian, with the remainder mostly Hispanic or African American. “The patient … Read Full Article
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California Mayor Denies Allegations of Racism
The mayor of Elk Grove, California, in a sit-down interview with KCRA 3, denied allegations that she made racist comments towards the Hmong community. Recently, a group called Elk Grove Hmong … Read Full Article
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Town Hall connects Eau Claire city leaders with Hmong community members to discuss COVID concerns and anti-Asian racism
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Eau Claire city leaders met with members of the Hmong community Wednesday evening to listen to their concerns about COVID-19 and anti-Asian racism in a town hall event at the … Read Full Article