Day: July 7, 2021
Voces de la Frontera marches through area on immigrant rights
JEFFERSON — Voces de la Frontera and the Wisconsin Farmers Union came through the Jefferson and Johnson Creek area last week while on a march to the state capitol to … Read Full Article: article source
Chef Francesca Hong Is Proving that Food Is Political
The newly elected Wisconsin state representative is fighting for a living wage for restaurant workers and economic justice for all. Read Full Article: article source
‘A Dream Come True’: Suni Lee Discusses Road To Tokyo, Representing The Hmong Community On The World Stage
The countdown is on to the Summer Olympics, where two Minnesota gymnasts will be competing for gold on the U.S. women’s team. Read Full Article: article source
Minnesota designer Bao Yang’s jewelry collection is a cheery start to summer
A first glance at Bao Yang’s floral earrings might surprise you. How did she preserve flowers so perfectly and attach them to studs? A closer look reveals she didn’t — she’s just carefully replicated … Read Full Article: article source
Tuesday update: Here are the wildfires burning right now in Northern California
Wildfir Northern California throughout this week, including the Salt Fire, the Lava Fire and the Tennant Fire. All three have prompted evacuations, closed roads and destroyed structures across the … Read Full Article: article source
Suni Lee’s Graceful Rise In Gymnastics Belies The Challenges, Struggles Of Past Two Years
Suni Lee poses for a portrait during the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympic shoot on Nov. 22, 2019 in West Hollywood, Calif. Before most of her gymnastics competitions, Suni Lee goes to her dad, John, for … Read Full Article: article source
Man shot and killed near Fresno movie theater identified, police say
Fresno Police Tuesday identified the victim of a shooting that took place at the Campus Pointe Shopping Center. Frank Sierras, 22, was shot and killed shortly after … Read Full Article: article source
Peaceful protest takes place in Siskiyou County
YREKA, Ca. — Members of the Hmong Community peacefully gathered outside the Siskiyou County Courthouse to advocate for equality in the community. “I’ve seen love and I’ve seen power. My people have … Read Full Article: article source
Sunisa Lee Sends Sweet Message to Fans, Continues Training While Family Hosts Olympic Send-Off Celebration
The heartwarming message: Lee’s Hmong parents started the video by thanking their daughter’s supporters in their language before speaking in English. Lee then went on to share her message: “Hi, … Read Full Article: article source
Siskiyou water ordinances: Have they helped curtail illegal marijuana grows? Sheriff says yes
Supervisors on Tuesday approved a second reading of the ordinances despite pleas from the Hmong community, who say they unfairly affect Siskiyou County’s Hmong population. LaRue said roughly 20 … Read Full Article: article source