Unlocking Opportunities with Human Capital
And stunting rates among Hmong-Mien children are 50 percent compared with 23 percent among Lao-Tai children. The impacts of stunting affect the ability to succeed later in life, perpetuating a …
Shirley Richardson
Shirley was an educator her whole life. As a leader in the Literacy Council of Brown County, she taught English to Hmong adults, creating a learning system to fit their …
Vietnam’s Hmong Christians are persecuted for their beliefs. Why does their faith make the government so uneasy?
’s northwestern province of Dien Bien. He will remain there for two more, convicted of deforestation – even though the law only stipulates a fine as punishment. His crime? Cutting …
Aestetico: A Modern Take On A Classic Sans Serif
Hmong, Hopi, Hungarian, Ibanag, Icelandic, Iloko (Ilokano), Indonesian, Interglossa (Glosa), Interlingua, Irish (Gaelic), Istro-Romanian, Italian, Jèrriais, Kashubian, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Ladin, … tags: …
Panel intended to add context to controversial musical ‘Miss Saigon’ canceled by Overture Center
Hmong students consistently feel excluded, unwelcome on campus, new research findsA student-led research project aimed at uncovering the experiences of Hmong students at the University of Wisconsin …
Fresno police department hosting Hmong residents academy
Fresno, California – The Fresno police department will be hosting a Hmong residents academy. Fresno police said the purpose of the class is to better acquaint the Hmong-speaking population on …
UN’s 40th Session of the Human Rights Council Sees Petitions for Greater Acknowledgment of Christian Refugees
“Without citizenship ID cards, these Hmong and Montagnard Christians cannot get employment, apply for a business license, open a bank account, or even use the public library,” said Thang in …
Share your spare: Long-connected FDL residents share kidneys, encourage donation
Donation from family wasn’t an option for either woman. None of Braatz siblings matched, and for Xiong, the idea of giving an organ went against the cultural beliefs of the …
Glenn Ottenbacher Reflects Spirit Of Hmong Band With Chauvet Rogues
MINNEAPOLIS – (For Immediate Release) – Glenn Ottenbacher couldn’t understand many of the words Sudden Rush was singing when the rock band performed before a sold-out crowd at the Muse …
Bringing Literacy To Laundromats With Libraries Without Borders
That’s why there’s a Wash and Learn Initiative in Minnesota delivered in Hmong, a Southeast Asian language commonly spoken in that community. Active in about 30 laundromats in about 10 …
In Midwest states, political parties eye growing Asian-American electorate
Yee Leng Xiong, an elected official from Weston, Wisconsin, said that on a state and national level both parties have increased their outreach to the Hmong community, which began arriving …
Restore sanity to mental health spending
gardens for people of Hmong ancestry, mindfulness, meditation, and anything new-age. Meanwhile, California’s homeless camps for people with schizophrenia who desperately need treatment continue to …
When Bernie Brewer first got his chalet (and that giant beer mug) at County Stadium
Wisconsin is squeaky cheese curds, fishing spots, Packers fans and time spent by the lake. It’s also the Milwaukee entrepreneur, the Hmong artisan and the dairy farmer. Stories in our …
Future Forward fields party-list candidates from all walks of life
The 24th candidate on Future Forward’s party-list is Nattapon Seubwongsak, a Hmong resident in Tak’s Phop Phra district. Nattapon’s imminent entry in Parliament has caused a sensation in his …
Students and community members learn about Hmong culture
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – La Crosse County is proud of its strong Hmong presence, and there are several upcoming and current events going on at the Hmong Cultural Community …
In Thailand, tourists are drawn to Communist relics in deep forest
When the camp was set up, party members were mostly ethnic Hmong. They were sent to China and North Vietnam with Mao Zedong’s sponsorship, to be educated on politics, military …
Hmong, Montagnard Christians in Vietnam “Stateless” Due to Their Faith
03/24/2019 Vietnam (International Christian Concern) – Religious minorities in communist Vietnam are facing systematic discrimination due to their faith. UN needs to step in to address the issue, …
ECU colors its campus for Holi
The celebration of Holi continued with performances from the Arab Student Union, Hmong Student Association, ECU Raas, and Suavemente. Suavemente, a latin dance team at ECU, was invited to present …
