Hmong teenager half-brothers cycle hundreds of kilometers to find mothers
Chu and Hinh, half-brothers from the Hmong community, embarked from the remote mountains of the far north on a bicycle journey to Hanoi in search of their mothers. Full story: …
Ruth Arts awards $950K in grants to 10 Wisconsin arts groups to help break down barriers between artists and their craft
S HEBOYGAN — Ten Wisconsin arts-based organizations have been awarded a collective $950,000 in grants from the Ruth Foundation for the Arts 2024 Wisconsin Special Project grant. Full story: …
VP Kamala Harris to visit Hmong Cultural & Community Center in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) – Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit the Coulee region Monday. She will be holding a campaign event for President Biden’s re-election at the …
TaikoArts Midwest, Minnesota Latino Museum among culture groups eyeing new homes in St. Paul
A number of St. Paul-based arts and cultural institutions are seeking both private philanthropic donations and public dollars to open new public-facing centers. Full story: …
New Pho restaurant in Kerman serving up a celebration of Hmong culture
Owners Lee Pao Her and Youa Vang take pride in serving the Central Valley a taste of their family’s favorite foods, a celebration of their Hmong culture. Open less than …
Freedom Inc. hosts global launch of ‘Taking Root’/SEARR Tour
Freedom Inc. hosted the kickoff event of the “Taking Root”/SEARR Tour on April 11, screening the four-part docuseries “Taking Root,” produced by VietLead and its co-executive director, Lan Dinh. Viet …
UC Merced to host creators of Telelingo, immersion Spanish show for kids
Considering raising your child to be bilingual?School districts across the Central Valley teach Dual Immersion Classes in Spanish and Hmong.”There’s been a shif … Full story: …
What we know about the disappearance of Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue
It’s been nearly two months since 3-year-old Elijah Vue was reported missing in Wisconsin while in the care of a man who was in a relationship with his … Full …
Hmong dance teams connect Coulee Region with culture during Cultural Awareness Family Night
On Wednesday, the Coulee Region celebrated diversity during Central High School’s first Cultural Awareness family night. Full story: …
Coming to the Twins’ home opener on Thursday? Here’s what to expect
After beginning their season with series in Kansas City and Milwaukee, the Twins will return home to Target Field on Thursday for an all-day celebration, beginning with Breakfast on the …
Hmong doctors and nurses host first of its kind free Hmong Health Fair in St. Paul
The fair will feature free health tests, informational booths, and networking opportunities for aspiring medical professionals. Full story: …
Wausau’s Cultural Heritage Celebration happening Wednesday night
Wausau East High School is home to a diverse group of students from more than a dozen countries. There will be a big celebration of culture tonight at Wausau East, …
Democrats Regain Control of Michigan House, Historic Win for Hmong American Mai Xiong in Metro Detroit
Michigan Democrats gain a House majority with victories from Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg in special elections. Full story: …
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 …
