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 …
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 …
2 East Siders among 2019 Bush Fellows
Trailblazer Yang’s 20-year community-building career has focused on Hmong women in St. Paul, the U.S., and across the world in Laos. Early in her career in the 1990s, Yang served …
La Crosse County 38th in state for health outcomes, but here’s what the rankings don’t tell you
And health statistics for the Hmong, or any Asians, are not categorized in the data, Kolkmeier said. “That’s definitely something that’s masked.” “It’s difficult to get much out of the …
Hmong Educational Project invites La Crosse to learn about their neighbors
For Hmong Cultural and Community Agency board president Tony Yang, the journey from the mountains of Laos to the streets of La Crosse County was a long one, spanning years …
New research claims snoring is linked to obesity
New research show obesity is not only affected sleeping but also have other health issues. Dr Asmaa Gundru from the MyHealth Medical Centre Helenvale in Brisbane, Queensland said that new …
The History Of Vietnam War Hmong Fighter Pilots
Tom Luljak chats with Chia Youyee Vang. During the Vietnam War the U.S. Air Force was involved in a secret mission to train a group of Hmong soldiers in Laos …
After New Zealand Mosque Massacre, Milwaukee Comes Together To Honor & Support
Koua Thao from New Berlin stands against hate. He’s a member of St. Michael’s Hmong Catholic Community. “It doesn’t matter who you are, what kind of language you speak, we’re …
Fresno State Expects Nearly 5,000 Students & Families At Preview Day
The event will also include performances by the University’s Mexican folkloric dance troupe, Los Danzantes de Aztlan, and the Hmong Student Association. Photo opportunities with Victor E. Bulldog III …
Ed Goldman: A CASA Is a person: Meet the people who help kids navigate the sometimes fraught waters of foster care. Part 2 of 2.
In addition, “about 30 percent of the children are African-American,” Noreen adds. “We’re also seeing more and more foster children from the Hmong culture.” Whiteford says proudly that her husband, …
