Hmong writers coming to Merced
Members of the Fresno-based Hmong American Writers’ Circle are set to read from their works at a free event at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center. The Merced Arts Council has …
Kao Kalia Yang returns with ‘The Song Poet’
Yang documented the journey of the Hmong people’s path to America in her first book, “The Latehomecomer.” In her new book, “The Song Poet,” she explores her father’s power with …
48 new recruits graduate from SF Police Academy
In addition, many of the recruits are bilingual. Languages spoken among them include Spanish, Russian, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Cambodian and Hmong, according to police. After their graduation, all 48 …
In the Heartland, Trouble for Mr. Trump, and Opportunity for Mrs. Clinton
Mostly white, this region is home to pockets of minorities, from Native Americans to Amish to Hmong. Its Democrats range from trade unionists to members of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, …
To Be Both Midwestern and Hmong
Decades after they fought for the U.S. and took refuge in Wisconsin, immigrants and their children still struggle for acceptance. The brothers gripped the sides of their small boat in …
Aviation Heritage Center Receives Special Gift
“They were fighting for their homeland, and when the war ended most of them just got out with the clothes on their back, and keeping records of logs and time …
Foundation awards nine grants to meet urgent needs
Another will help ensure that local Hmong seniors have access to resources in a safe and supportive environment after the organization that served their community recently closed, the foundation reported …
Beyond the Making of Monsters: Hmong Organize Against Racial Blame
Last March, 16-year-old Dylan Yang was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide for stabbing Isaiah Powell, then 13, in an altercation that had happened the previous year. This altercation emerged …
Hundreds March in Support of Dylan Yang, Teen Convicted of Murder
Hundreds of people from Wisconsin and Minnesota turned out for a “Save our Children community peace march” Tuesday in Wassau, Wisconsin, to show support for 16-year-old Hmong American Dylan Yang, …
The Institute of Leadership and Mentorship to Host the 2016 ILM Awards
Also being honored is Dr. Justina Mutale from London, the 2012 African Woman of the Year. In attendance will be leaders from the Hmong Coalition and other successful community and …
Veterans Honored During Memorial Service
“I want to give tribute to all those that I can”, said Joanne Kereston. “If there were no Hmong fighting in Laos to cut the supplies from North Vietnam to …
Hayfork potluck helps build bridge to Hmong community
Board of Supervisors candidate Bobbi Chadwick partnered with Hayfork resident Tong Vang, and other members of the Hmong community, to host an informal community potluck dinner May 18 at the …
The 6 things currently missing from the Twin Cities food scene
We don’t get enough insight into that around here. I wish we could. In the meantime, turn to our robust Vietnamese and Hmong immigrant communities and their attendant delicious culinary …
March turnout unprecedented for Hmong, Wausau
March turnout unprecedented for Hmong, Wausau A demonstration marking the death of Isaiah Powell and trial of Dylan Yang drew hundreds. Check out this story on wausaudailyherald.com: …
Editorial: Rebuilding around Rondo values
He lists: The vision is to celebrate one core value at each crossing, engaging newcomers from the Hmong, Karen, Somali, Latino and other communities to help refine them in meaningful …
School Spotlight: Hmong Literacy Club connects children with family members
PAMELA COTANT For the State Journal 18 hrs ago 0 SUN PRAIRIE — The Hmong Literacy Club at Bird Elementary School in Sun Prairie, in which students learn to read, …
Hmong, Lao Veteran Memorial Planned in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A memorial is being dedicated in Wausau to honor Hmong and Lao veterans who supported the United States during the Vietnam War. The granite and bronze …
Labor Commissioner Reaches Settlement to Secure $190,000 in Back Pay for Rosemead Restaurant Workers
The campaign includes multilingual print and outdoor advertising as well as radio commercials in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong and Tagalog. DIR protects and improves the health, safety and economic well-being …
