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 …
Politics, threats, agendas have permeated search for Fresno Unified superintendent, many say
The superintendent search process in Fresno Unified has been compromised by threats and political agendas, people told EdSource. Here’s how. Full story: …
Empowering local Asian American churches
Joseph Young has done just that. Young is senior pastor of 600-member First Hmong Baptist Church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, which primarily serves Hmong people from Southeast Asia. After attending …
UW-L student creates hand-made memorial for loved ones
Yia Vue, a fourth-year student at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse has created something extraordinary in memory of her father, her dog, and a UW-L professor. Full story: …
A sneak peek of Diane’s Place, now open in Northeast Minneapolis
Diane Moua earned a reputation as a pastry chef at Minneapolis’ top restaurants, but the menu at her new bistro leans into savory, Hmong-inspired dishes. Full story: …
A sneak peek of Diane’s Place, now open in Northeast Minneapolis
Diane’s Place, a new bistro from pastry chef extraordinaire Diane Moua, opened on April 6 in the Food Building in Northeast Minneapolis — and we got a sneak peek at …
Students champion new law requiring schools teach Asian, Hmong American history
It’s gonna be really good for kids starting at such a young age to, in a public space with their classmates, be seen and be represented and have a space …
‘10,000 Dreams’ at Northrop seeks to celebrate Asian choreography and end stereotypes
“10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography” comes to Northrop this week for two performances featuring three ballet companies — the Washington Ballet, BalletMet and Oakland Ballet Company. A …
Yee Lee Xiong announces run to represent Wausau area in State Assembly
A Marathon County supervisor could be the first Hmong state representative if he is elected to represent the 85th Assembly district. Yee Leng Xiong, a longtime leader in Marathon County’s …
Now, Wisconsin schools must teach Hmong, Asian American histories
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring schools in the state to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories … Full story: …
