Day: August 26, 2021
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GV Wire – Explore. Explain. Expose
Share with friendsThe co-founder of Bitwise Industries and a longtime Youth Leadership Institute official have been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to two of the state’s higher education governing … Read Full Article
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New book explores the unique opportunities and challenges facing Hmong American media
One day pre-pandemic, Lori Lopez, a UW-Madison associate professor of media and cultural studies, joined a Hmong teleconference call with more than 1,000 listeners. The call was not a meeting or … Read Full Article
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Walz appoints Hmong leader to serve on University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents
Tim Walz on Tuesday appointed a prominent Hmong leader to the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents, filling the seat of a member who died in May. Bo Thao-Urabe, executive director and co-founder … Read Full Article
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Milwaukee Hmong Museum Reopens It’s Doors To Visitors
Over the weekend, the Hmong Museum in Milwaukee reopened its doors to visitors. The museum is a part of the Hmong Friendship Association, an organization supporting and empowering the Southeast Asian … Read Full Article
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Five of the best movies on TV for your Wednesday night in
Your movie picks for the night are here, get choosin’! A young African-American (Daniel Kaluuya) visits his white girlfriend’s parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their … Read Full Article
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Editorial | Welcome Afghan refugees
The humane and responsible answer to the question of whether Wisconsin should welcome refugees from Afghanistan is “yes.” Indeed, to our view, it should be an enthusiastic “Yes!” Gov. Tony Evers … Read Full Article
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15 foods that belong in the Minnesota State Fair’s hall of fame
They’re State Fair classics, as indelible a component as the CHS Miracle of Birth Center, the grandstand and the seed art exhibition. But there’s more to the fairgrounds than turkey legs and … Read Full Article
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Maly Vang weaves her Hmong heritage into modern macramé wall art
While Maly Vang creates all sorts of wall hangings and macramé accessories, MalyMADE has become well known for her xauv-inspired pieces. Read Full Article