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Inside SLES: 14 different native languages, transiency trend, need are challenges for elementary
Children in Storm Lake Elementary School this season speak 14 different native languages. Among them are Spanish (363 kids), Karen (43 kids), Hmong (41), Pohnpeian (36), Lao (33), and a smattering of Amharic, Central Khmer, Panjabi, Sudanese, Tigrinya and …
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Friday’s best TV: The Story of UB40; Walliams & Friend
He reserves his meanest snarls for the Hmong family next door, until violent local hoods cause him to befriend and defend them. It’s a wry, elegiac drama, with Eastwood magnificent as the old curmudgeon who rediscovers his humanity. Snooker: UK …
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Timeline: Hmong
During the Vietnam War (1955-1975), the Hmong people were recruited by US forces – and in particular the CIA – to counter the invasion of Northern Laos and attack North Vietnamese supply lines in an operation which is sometimes referred to as the US …
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Who’s responsible for data compliance? 25% of executives don’t know
“As leaders in the compliance domain we thought it was important to share our findings on how U.S. companies perceive their regulatory obligations—and examine ways to help improve their compliance postures,” Hmong Vang, chief trust officer with …
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New ‘State of Compliance’ Survey Shows U.S. Executives May Underestimate the Gravity of Information Security and Privacy Regulations
“As leaders in the compliance domain we thought it was important to share our findings on how U.S. companies perceive their regulatory obligations—and examine ways to help improve their compliance postures,” said Hmong Vang, Chief Trust Officer with Liaison.
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Hmong students and allies call on UW-L to preserve heritage language class, identity
Hmong students concerned about preserving their identity are pushing back after the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse initially canceled a spring heritage language course. The university has offered a two-semester heritage language series open only to …
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Chickens are on the loose in the streets of the Twin Cities
Sightings of this rogue rooster had been posted to a community Facebook page, where one commenter laid claim, writing that his mother had been hoping to use it in a Hmong ritual when it escaped. It had been three days since the jailbreak, and it was …
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St. Paul immigrants, don’t be afraid to call us, police say in 4 languages
The videos from officers who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali and Karen stress that St. Paul officers are not immigration officials. They reference a St. Paul ordinance that prevents city staff from asking people about their immigration status. If people …
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Museum vandalism attacked America’s ideals
The binder was pretty thick, so I could only read a few. But here are some passages that I would like to highlight: “…As Hmong people, we did not have our own country to be called ‘Home.’ We are simply known as the barbarians of the mountains.”-–
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Do you know which data compliance standards apply to your organization?
whether the data resides on premises or in the cloud,” said Hmong Vang, Chief Trust Officer with Liaison. Organizations could be failing their customers or unnecessarily putting data at risk by underestimating the importance – and ongoing effort – of …
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Chernalbyl dome
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Immigrants, don’t be afraid to call us, police say in four languages
The videos from officers who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali and Karen stress that St. Paul officers are not immigration officials. They reference a St. Paul ordinance that prevents city staff from asking people about their immigration status. If people think …
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Chefs step aside and let their moms cook at Black Dog pop-ups
On January 8, chef Peter Yang’s mom will cook a Hmong-style menu. Both events run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and while reservations are not required they are recommended. More pop-ups will be scheduled at Black Dog throughout the year, the second Sunday of …
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Hmong: Professional Network to Connect Different Generations of Diaspora Community
Mai Zong Vue, an influential activist for the Hmong in the US, has established the first network of Hmong professionals in Madison, Wisconsin. The network aims to foster a sense of community within the Hmong diaspora in the region, and develop leadership …
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Democrats Prepare For Chances To Serve As A Check Against Trump
That does not mean that we don’t stand up for individual communities. I have one of the biggest group of refugees in the country with Somalis and Hmong. I was just at their Hmong New Year this weekend. And I can see their strength and how important it is …
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New website and program steer MN immigrant parents to early intervention for kids
Mai Chang tells Hmong parents that the time to tackle developmental delays is as soon as they spot something amiss with their children, not in kindergarten or first grade. Fatuma Irshat tells Somali parents that ignoring signs of autism and other …
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Bremer Trust’s $10.3 million in grants includes helping nurses of color
and $100,000 to the Hmong American Partnership to support entrepreneurs. Two statewide housing organizations based in St. Paul also received funds: $200,000 for Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless and $150,000 for the Minnesota Housing Partnership.
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Church And Chapel Hmong Family Funeral Services
Capulli, Charlotte M. Age 92, was born to eternal life on November 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jerry and her son Mark. Loving mother-in-law of Trish Rogers-Capulli and she is further…