Day: September 8, 2021
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A California county spars over water scarcity, illicit marijuana and racism
Now, after another exceptionally dry year, more heated clashes over Shasta Valley’s water have emerged, often pitting White residents against the thousands of Hmong American families that have settled … Read Full Article
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“Books gave me an escape.” Oshkosh author Lori M Lee creates fantasy worlds for young people
Oshkosh author Lori M. Lee envisioned a fantasy world where young readers could escape for her debut middle grade novel Pahua and the Soul Stealer. She also wanted it to reflect her own heritage. “I … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Center speaks out after hurtful video circulates online
After a video circulated on social media mocking a member of the Hmong Royalty Court, the Hmong American Center is speaking out and calling the video hurtful and offensive. Read Full Article
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Federal judge blocks ban on water deliveries for Asian pot farmers in Northern California
A federal judge has blocked a Northern California county’s ban on trucks delivering water to Hmong cannabis farmers, saying it raises “serious questions” about racial discrimination and leaves the … Read Full Article
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VP, POTUS to campaign against recall + Asking for more time for redistricting + Recall info
With less than a week to go before his recall fate is sealed, Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting a boost from Washington D.C. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris travels back to her roots to campaign for … Read Full Article
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10 things to know about Suni Lee before her ‘Dancing with the Stars’ debut
The Olympic medalist and Auburn University student is one of 15 celebrities who’ll appear on the ABC reality series, starting Sept. 20. Read Full Article
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OPINION: The pandemic revealed the gulf between the have and have-nots in business. Yet resilience continues to win.
When grants were announced to keep businesses afloat, it was a relief, but made obvious the disparities between businesses that had established connections and documents, and those that did not. Read Full Article
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2021: Meet the season 30 celebrity cast
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“Dancing With the Stars” returns for season 30 on Sept. 20 and “Good Morning America” is exclusively revealing which celebrities will compete for the coveted Mirror Ball trophy. The first celeb … Read Full Article tags:
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The Pledge of Allegiance and 9/11: How It Was Used to Enforce Patriotism
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The Pledge of Allegiance is a forced display of performative patriotism rooted in nativism, bigotry, and salesmanship. Originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892, the pledge was written as part of … Read Full Article tags:
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Suni Lee’s “Dancing with the Stars” competitors revealed
The Olympic gymnastics champion will dance against a Spice Girl, NBA player, reality television personalities and more. Read Full Article