Students explore an immigrant path through Decorah
Because of a recent donation of documents and textiles related to Hmong refugees in Decorah, student workers in Luther’s Anthropology Lab are getting hands-on experience cataloging a brand-new collection. And …
Primitive People Are Smarter Than You Think
We have a very primitive but wise group of Asians living amongst us around here called Hmong. This is a Chinese minority group that has moved down into Laos in …
Asian-American breast cancer rate increases
The study looked at the following ethnic groups: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, South Asians (Indians and Pakistanis) and Southeast Asians (Cambodians, Laotians, Hmong and Thai). Among those included in …
“Disgusting. I Don’t Even Want To Eat The Food Now Since I Know Those Two Black Men Prepared It.”
During my trip I had to accept that there is anti-blackness in Asian communities. The Hmong community was not omitted from this observation. It is so prevalent and such a …
North teacher gets state laurels
State Superintendent Tony Evers, the head of the state’s Department of Public Instruction, made the announcement, which drew fits of cheers and applause for an educator who’s made dedicated inroads …
Far from a Burden, Refugees Are a Net Positive Economically
Take a look at the 100-plus year history of the Armenian community in Fresno, California, and in recent years, the Hmong; Bosnians who fled the 1990s civil war and relocated …
Heels hit the streets to stop rape, assault
“[Thao] works both locally and globally within the Hmong community to reduce sexual violence and domestic violence but then to also really change masculinity,” Johnson said. “Moving it from toxic …
australia’s young, weird jewellers
I love tribal jewellery. Although it’s aesthetically very different from what I make, I love traditional Moroccan Berber jewellery, Hmong jewellery, Tibetan and Afghan jewellery for their boldness, the intricate …
State lawmaker says Alaska women get abortions for travel vouchers, offers no proof
Eastman made waves earlier this session by voting against two resolutions that saw otherwise unanimous support: one honoring black soldiers who helped build the Alaska Highway during World War II …
Dairying and Immigration in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has experienced waves of immigrants from most European countries. In recent years Hmong, Cubans, and others have immigrated to Wisconsin. In the past 20 years Wisconsin has experienced a …
The measles outbreak: Unfounded fears about vaccine put kids at risk
I was state epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health in 1990, when 460 cases of measles occurred, largely in the Twin Cities Hmong community. Three children died in that …
Cultural Festival, books sale highlight this week
New for this year, the event will feature a photo booth for guests to capture the memory of this historic anniversary, a timeline of events passed, a heritage map allowing …
Asian Heritage Month Closes With Festival
Booths scattered throughout the campus offered education on individual Asian cultures by members of the community. The Hmong Student Association participated in Asian Fest for the first time this year …
Lao Morning News For May 3
The Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie’s Wakanda Park is hosting a traveling exhibit that tells the story of the Hmong people traveling to America. It gives a unique look into …
Hmong moms learn English while kids are tutored
Hmong moms learn English while kids are tutored A unique Wausau program teaches Hmong women English while kids get their own classes. Check out this story on wausaudailyherald.com: …
Alaska lawmakers mull measure calling abortion ‘child abuse’
Eastman, who was elected last fall, has taken some provocative positions. His was the lone no vote in the House on bills honoring Hmong or Lao veterans and in honoring …
Alaska lawmakers mull measure calling abortion ‘child abuse’
Eastman, who was elected last fall, has taken other provocative positions. His was the lone no vote in the House on bills honoring Hmong and Lao veterans of the Vietnam …
First he accused a teacher of porn. Now he’s the one in jail
According to jail records, all three men were still in custody as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. Xiong hosts a Hmong-language broadcast that has drawn at least five defamation suits against …
