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: …
Groups urge Census to reclassify Hmong people as ‘Southeast Asian’ not ‘East Asian’
Civil rights organizations and advocacy groups say a mistake in subregion classifications made by the U.S. Census Bureau could prove costly for Hmong Americans. Full story: …
Yee Leng Xiong announces run for Wis. 85th Assembly seat
A Marathon County supervisor could be the first Hmong state representative if he is elected to represent the 85th Assembly district. Full story: …
Fierce Races Loom With Wisconsin’s New Political Maps
The new legislative maps reflect a near split between Republican- and Democratic-leaning districts. For more than a decade, earlier maps had helped Republicans hold power. Yee Leng Xiong, the …
California’s third-largest school district draws back search for superintendent in tense moment
In a split decision, the Fresno Unified Board of Trustees voted to pause its search for a new superintendent and expand the search nationwide. Full story: …
Evers signs bill requiring schools to teach histories of Asian and Hmong Americans
Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill requiring the teaching of Hmong American and Asian American history in Wisconsin schools. Full story: …
Diane’s Place, a new Minneapolis restaurant, opens Saturday
Diane Moua, a nationally-recognized Minnesota pastry chef with five James Beard Award nominations, is debuting her first restaurant Saturday. Diane’s Place, in northeast Minneapolis ‘ Food Building, … Full story: …
Youth grapple with interpreting the unspoken for their immigrant families
UC Merced researchers are shedding light on a little-explored aspect of cross- cultural communication that involves no spoken words but sometimes can cause confusion and anguish for children acting as …
Wisconsin will now require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Wisconsin will now require K-12 public schools to teach Asian American and Hmong history, following a bill the state’s governor signed into law Thursday. Full story: …
Evers signs bills requiring Wisconsin schools to include Hmong history
Governor Tony Evers signing a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Current state law requires K through 12 schools to teach Black, Hispanic …
Fresno dispensaries Dr. Greenthumb’s, Sweet Flower prepare debut
Fresno recreational cannabis dispensaries are about to hit double digits with two more opening soon. Sweet Flower, based in Culver City, will be opening its first dispensary on April 13 …
Hmong mother of students at ECASD hopeful with Gov. Evers signing Hmong history bill into law
Pa Thoa believes brighter days are ahead for the Hmong community in the Chippewa Valley with the signing of a new state education bill. Full story: …
Wisconsin governor signs bill requiring schools to teach Asian American history
The Wisconsin governor has signed a bill requiring K-12 schools to teach Asian American history, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The bill, which Gov. Tony Evers …
Acclaimed chef Diane Moua finds her place with Hmong American restaurant
James Beard-nominated chef Diane Moua is opening her first restaurant. Diane’s Place in northeast Minneapolis opens to the public Saturday, April 6 …
