Day: September 5, 2021
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Scenes of desperation at Afghanistan airport bring back painful memories for Hmong Minnesotans
Hmong soldiers who spent years fighting on behalf of the US in Laos, were suddenly left to evacuate with their families, flooding a military airstrip in hopes of catching one of three military planes. Read Full Article
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US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans
At least 50,000 Afghans are expected to be admitted into the United States following the fall of Kabul as part of an “enduring commitment” to help people who aided the … Read Full Article
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Judge blocks county from cutting off water to South Asian immigrants in rural California
Members of the Hmong community in a rural Siskiyou County subdivision say the water restrictions caused their vegetables and livestock, which they rely on for food, to die. Read Full Article
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Who are you calling a Karen? New ethnic label on enrollment form prompting double takes
“This proposed change is due to the Karen label also being slang and a pejorative term for a White woman,” Vander Meulen wrote. Read Full Article
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ThreeSixty Journalism: BCBS official takes on racial inequity
Civic engagement and public health have always been driving forces for Vayong Moua. “My mom worked for 25 years at the Eau Claire public health department, and my dad worked at City Hall. I was … Read Full Article
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ThreeSixty Journalism: Sahan Journal focuses on the immigrant experience in Minnesota
Sahan,” said Sahan Journal founder Mukhtar Ibrahim, is a “beautiful Somali word which means ‘pioneer.’” He explained that when faced with a drought, the ancient nomadic villagers of … Read Full Article
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EYEWITNESS: Curtains… or playing possum?
It didn’t surprise your Eyewitness to hear that David Granger officially took an open-ended “leave of absence” from his position as “PNC Leader”. According to individuals who’re with the PNC from … Read Full Article