Day: May 11, 2022
PG&E awards grant to California Fire Foundation to boost wildfire prepardness
The WSPP distributes fire-safety messaging targeting Spanish, Chinese, Hmong, and Vietnamese communities. These efforts include outdoor billboards, television, radio, and digital ads. Read Full Article
Tornado Demolishes Weed Farm in Oklahoma and News Station Catches It on Camera
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Paul Thao of the Hmong American Association Oklahoma told KOCO that these workers are “part of the community, the Hmong community, and we are the nonprofit organization in Tulsa but they’re … Read Full Article
Hmongment in Time exhibit open now at Manitowoc Public Library
From colorful textiles to cultural dancing, it’s a “Hmongment in Time” and Local 5 Live gets a closer look at the new exhibit at the Manitowoc Public Library. A Hmongment in … Read Full Article
Sacramento’s 1st AAPI Night Market: Meet Jenny Estrada with Wind Macrame
Turning to macrame as a hobby during the pandemic, Jenny Estrada, a military mom, found a way to tie Hmong culture into her creations. Read Full Article
Adding boys’ volleyball as sanctioned prep sport falls one vote short
Apparently, a majority of educators in Minnesota approve of boys’ volleyball. Just not a big enough majority. The Minnesota State High School League’s Representative Assembly voted Tuesday to deny a … Read Full Article
State Cites Progress Fixing Unemployment System
The leader of Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development said Monday there’s been “fantastic progress” in its efforts to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance system. “We’re moving right … Read Full Article
How the Hmong community made the Central Valley their home
The Hmong community migrated to the United States nearly 50 years ago after the Vietnam War, making their new home after fleeing Laos in the Central Valley. The … Read Full Article
Portage County celebrating Hmong Week
The Hmong community in Portage County is celebrating culture and heritage as part of Hmong Week. This year, they’ve expanded to include Wood County as well. Events include food samples, music and … Read Full Article
Property taxes creep up as St. Paul school construction debt soars
St. Paul property owners can expect to pay a little more than usual for school district construction projects in the coming years as the district rebuilds and renovates amid declining enrollment. When … Read Full Article
Multiple small businesses in Central California recognized
The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce Awarded six small businesses at their first-ever Central Valley Small Business Awards Breakfast. Read Full Article
Adding boys’ volleyball as official prep sport falls one vote short
With more than 1,400 participants and 55 teams playing in a club league this spring, boys’ volleyball is a popular sport in Minnesota. But to Minnesota educators, just not quite popular enough. The … Read Full Article