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‘Yes’ vote on Prop. 58 will ease school language barriers
If Proposition 58 passes, the district could more easily expand its dual-language offerings and better serve its native Spanish, Hmong and Mixteco speakers. In 2015-16, about 1.4 million students in California public schools were English learners …
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DNR Offers Deer Hunt Rules In Hmong, Spanish
MADISON, WI (WHBL) – Hmong and Hispanic hunters looking to head into the woods for this year’s deer hunt have new resources available to them through the Department of Natural Resources. DNR Spokesman Sawyer Briel says the department is committed to making …
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After an assault trial, victim faces her own lawsuit
The lawsuit from Lang Her, who pleaded no contest to felony assault, stated that Xiong and her three of her siblings colluded to alienate him from the close-knit ethnic Hmong community and called him a rapist on Facebook. In an interview with The …
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Accessing My Feelings On Abortion: NAPAWF And All Access 2016
In the Twin Cities, for example, Hmong queer activist Linda Her took the main stage and local AAPI organizations in Minnesota joined the NAPAWF Twin Cities chapter to cosponsor. In Seattle, Washington State Senator and proud South Asian immigrant woman …
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Hmong Veterans Memorial Revealed
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — For the first time, the Hmong community has a memorial to honor them in Wausau. The Hmong Veterans Memorial depicts three Hmong soldiers arm in arm, wearing Vietnam era uniforms. Hmong soldiers had a large role in the Secret War …
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After plea deal, attacker levels defamation claim against victim
The lawsuit from Lang Her, who pleaded no contest to felony assault, stated that Xiong and three of her siblings colluded to alienate him from the close-knit ethnic Hmong community and called him a rapist on Facebook. In an interview with The Associated …
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Absentee voting open at clerk’s office
RELATED: US 151 ramps to close RELATED: Hmong-Lao Veteran’s Memorial unveiled In total, 37 states and the District of Columbia are allowing early voting this year. Voters living in other municipalities throughout the county will need to contact their …
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Hmong-Lao Veterans Memorial unveiled
After the unveiling, people gathered to view the memorial and read the descriptions Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (Photo: Liz Welter/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) WAUSAU – Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at the Wausau Courthouse for the unveiling and …
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Defendant in sexual assault sues accuser for defamation
The lawsuit from Lang Her, who pleaded no contest to felony assault, stated that Xiong and three of her siblings colluded to alienate him from the close-knit ethnic Hmong community and called him a rapist on Facebook. In an interview with The Associated …
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Hmong veterans honored in downtown Wausau
Veterans of the Hmong community were honored at the Marathon County Courthouse on Saturday. A statue was unveiled outside the east end on 6th street depicting three Hmong soldiers. The memorial was to honor those who helped the United States fight during …
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Treehouses on top of the world
Women from nearby Hmong and Lamet villages fly in your fire-cooked meals each night. Every morning, you wake up, slide on a harness and essentially toss yourself out of a 15-story building. Not only is this exhilarating adventure one of the most …
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Hmong-Lao memorial unveiled today for hundreds
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) –Wausau is home to the second largest Hmong community in Wisconsin, and on Saturday for the 40th anniversary of the first Hmong family settling their roots here, hundreds came together for the unveiling of a monument on what many …
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Sex assault victim faces $4M lawsuit from alleged attacker
The lawsuit from Lang Her, who pleaded no contest to felony assault, stated that Xiong and her three of her siblings colluded to alienate him from the close-knit ethnic Hmong community and called him a rapist on Facebook. In an interview with The …
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PICS: The treehouse on top of the world
Women from nearby Hmong and Lamet villages fly in your fire-cooked meals each night. Every morning, you wake up, slide on a harness and essentially toss yourself out of a 15-story building. Not only is this exhilarating adventure one of the most …
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After an assault trial, alleged victim faces her own lawsuit
The lawsuit from Lang Her, who pleaded no contest to felony assault, stated that Xiong and her three of her siblings colluded to alienate him from the close-knit ethnic Hmong community and called him a rapist on Facebook. In an interview with The …
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Hmong: Memorial to Honor Veterans is Revealed in Wisconsin
The following article was published by WSAU: WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — For the first time, the Hmong community has a memorial to honor them in Wausau. The Hmong Veterans Memorial depicts three Hmong soldiers arm in arm, wearing Vietnam era uniforms.
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Pick Museum of Anthropology receives top honors from the Illinois Association of Museums
The Pick Museum is the recipient of the 2016 Superior Award for its exhibition, “Storytelling: Hmong American Voices.” The exhibit, currently on display in the Museum, was developed by museum staff in conjunction with a 20-member Hmong Community …
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Hmong-Lao memorial unveiled Saturday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) A ceremony to honor Hmong-Lao veterans who served during the Vietnam war will be held Saturday. At the dedication ceremony, a monument will be unveiled to recognize and pay tribute to the fallen Hmong soldiers. The Hmong soldiers main …