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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, who was found guilty in the February 2015 stabbing death of …
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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 business leaders from around the world. The event will include a graduation …
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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 South, the casualties in the U.S. loss of the veterans and soldiers would be more than 58,000”.
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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 Trinity County Fairgrounds dining hall in Hayfork. The first local …
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The 6 things currently missing from the Twin Cities food scene
Tags communities, food, Hmong Village, immigrant, St. Paul, traditions, Twin Cities, Vietnamese, villageWe 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 traditions. St. Paul’s Hmong Village is a good place to start.
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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: http://wdhne.ws/1WXCL8J
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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 ways for today. THE LID, OR ‘LAND BRIDGE’: The concept of covering …
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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, write and speak the Hmong language, is connecting some students to their relatives.
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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 memorial weighs more than 20 tons and depicts two Hmong soldiers supporting a U.S …
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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 of over 18 million wage earners …
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Hundreds turn out for march in support of Dylan Yang
The crowd was made up of mostly people from the Hmong community. Demonstrators traveled from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota to be at the event. They stood together to bring attention to what many feel is inequality. ”Save Our Children peace march is a …
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Memorial planned for Hmong and Lao veterans of Vietnam War
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 memorial weighs more than 20 tons and depicts two Hmong soldiers supporting a U.S …
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New Hmong & Lao Memorial Coming Soon To Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) — A new memorial is coming soon in Marathon county. a twenty-ton marble and bronze structure will honor the Hmong and Laotian veterans of the Vietnam War that fought alongside U.S. troops. The memorial has been in the planning stages …
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Eau Claire Hmong association agency, residents to attend Wausau peace march
Eau Claire (WQOW) – A peace rally in Wisconsin has dozens of Eau Claire residents getting ready to take part in what they’re calling a march for healing and reflection. On Tuesday, nearly 30 people from Eau Claire, along with the Eau Claire Area Hmong …
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Legion to mark Memorial Day at National Cemetery
Following the city’s remembrances, head down to Deland Park for the 10th Anniversary Remembrance for the Lao, Hmong, and American Veterans Memorial. By May 30, 1868, it had became a national holiday, a day to decorate the graves of all Civil War soldiers …
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Dylan Yang Peace March Tuesday
The march is being promoted by the social justice group called Hmong United for Justice. The main point organizers want to make is how unhappy they are with the outcome of the Dylan Yang trial. Yang was 15-years-old when he stabbed 13-year-old attacker …
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Big Turnout in Sheboygan For Memorial Day Events
Proceeds went to sponsor the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Hundreds also turned out from as far away as California and the east coast for the 10th Anniversary of the Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial in Deland Park. This year’s event was a …
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‘Peace March’ in downtown Wausau to promote anti-violence
Attendees chanted “Free Dylan Yang” and “I am Dylan Yang”. Mao Khang, a Hmong community leader said the event is in response to Yang’s guilty verdict. Organizers also hope the event raises awareness for gang violence and bullying. Organizers …