Wausau Cultural Heritage Celebration Wednesday night: April is Hmong Heritage Month
Wausau East will be hosting the Wausau Cultural Heritage Celebration Wednesday April 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the journey of Wausau’s Hmong population … Full story: …
Wisconsin governor signs law mandating Hmong American & Asian American History in public schools
Hmong American and Asian American history is being added to Wisconsin’s K-12 public school curriculum. Earlier this month, Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 266, mandating the inclusion of Asian American …
2 linked to Sacto by Night killings plea to weapons charges. Will a suspect face murder?
The family of a Sacto By Night club shooting victim promised to not rest until a suspect is charged and convicted in her loved one’s south Sacramento murder. Full story: …
The teaching of Hmong and Asian American histories to be required in Wisconsin under a new law
Gov. Tony Evers on April 4 signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Evers signed the bill at an …
Pirates volleyball tops PSA in first win of season
Brooklyn Park’s Prairie Seeds Academy and Park Center High School met last week in a boys volleyball game. Park Center won the April 12 game 3-1, as both teams kicked …
Inside Diane’s Place, a Landmark New Restaurant for Hmong American Cuisine
At Diane Moua’s Minneapolis restaurant, the Beard-nominated pastry chef delves into the savory world … Full story: …
Our View: Congratulations, Altoona
Completion of River Prairie marks a major moment for Altoona. It’s quite an accomplishment. Full story: …
Cockroaches, mold and yellow slime: See latest Sacramento County restaurant reports
Sacramento County health inspectors found more than 20 cockroaches at one local restaurant. Other Sacramento-area eateries had health code violations ranging from dust, grease and food residue to … Full …
Bong exhibit recognizes Hmong role in secret war in Laos
Cher Pao Vang, a Hmong elder and teacher, will speak about his experiences during the secret war, his time as a refugee, and life in the Twin Ports after the …
Special elections today to decide balance of power in Michigan House of Representatives
Special elections in two Metro Detroit districts will decide control of the Michigan House after months of a 54-54 split among in the lower chamber. Full story: …
New bill to require Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history
The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved Assembly Bill 232 March 12, requiring the instruction of Asian American history in schools, a historic milestone for Asian American representation in … Full …
Representing Hmong culture in Allen Priebe
This exhibition features personal and found objects that represent Hmong narratives, memories, culture and history. Yaj was born in California and raised in Sheboygan, WI. She earned a Bachelor of …
Hmong Heritage Month observes 20 years of contributions and culture
This April kicks off the 20th Hmong Heritage Month, according to Recollection Wisconsin. The yearly celebration began as a way to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and culture of the …
MPS World Fair: Students present projects on 193 countries
MILWAUKEE – Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students attended the ninth annual MPS World Fair on Thursday, April 11. Held at the Baird Center downtown, the World Fair allows students …
La Crosse County Health Dept. aims to help Hmong mothers breastfeed with video series
For those that can, breastfeeding provides ideal nutrition for babies. That’s why Vue, a registered dietician nutritionist working in La Crosse’s Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program, is focused …
Hmong American Friendship Association helps thousands of families each year through Milwaukee food pantry
Dressed in a suit and tie on Wednesday, Lo Neng Kiatoukaysy proudly stands inside of the Hmong American Friendship Association (HAFA) on W. Vliet St.The nonprofit, founded several deca …
Hmong Southeast Pauvpheej recognized for contributions to Newton
Hmong Southeast Pauvpheej President Mai Bee Vue Lor accepted a resolution congratulating the organization for their work to build a cultural center. Full story: …
Kao Kalia Yang presents “Harnessing the Power of Our Stories: Writing Our Own Narratives”
Renowned Hmong author, speaker and former UW-Eau Claire Professor Kao Kalia Yang returned to campus to read from her newly released books and discuss her writing process. Yang’s first book …
