A Minnesota health advocate’s crusade brings harmful skin lightening out of the dark
They have been found in Somali, Hmong, Mexican, Dominican, and West Indies communities from California to Minnesota to New York. Users, and even sellers of the creams, are often unaware that they are harmful or illegal. “We can’t address this issue …
Fresno County Library hosts Big Read
Reading can be fun and fabulous! The Fresno County Public Library kicked off this year’s Big Read with traditional Hmong dancing and music. The Woodward Park library event included a Hmong fashion show, art displays and special speakers who took turns reading.
UCCE works with CDFA to help Hmong farmers conserve water and reduce emissions
California farmers Fong Tchieng and Vang C. Thao have a lot in common. They both have farming operations in the Central Valley. They both belong to the state’s vibrant – and growing – Hmong farming community. And most importantly, they have both …
The California Report
Lao and Hmong veterans who fought alongside U.S. troops in the Vietnam War could soon receive the same burial benefits as American troops if proposed legislation becomes law. Hmong veterans in the Central Valley have been fighting for this a long time.
Dear Match Book: We Want to Change the World
Cultural clashes between the doctors and parents of Lia Lee, an epileptic girl living with her Laotian Hmong refugee family in central California, are at the heart of Anne Fadiman’s enduring book, “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.”
Six new languages added to 2018 election-language assistance requirements
For the first time, the State of California is designating Panjabi (Punjabi), Hmong, Syriac, Armenian, Persian and Arabic as languages covered under Elections Code Section 14201 in designated counties in the language-assistance requirements for 2018.
California student ‘shakes off’ online critics after viral performance videos
Christina Xiong did her best to belt out songs in three rounds of competition at the Hmong New Year at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds in late December. “I already knew that my voice cracked a lot,” Xiong told our sister station KMPH. Cameras recorded all of …
California singer shakes off her online haters after viral performance videos
Christina Xiong did her best to belt out songs in three rounds of competition at the Hmong New Year at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds in late December. “I already knew that my voice cracked a lot,” Xiong said. Cameras recorded all of her performances.
Hmong Woman Epically Singing Off-Tune Karaoke But DGAF is an Inspiration to Us All
The performance of a karaoke competition finalist who sang off-tune but with heart has gone viral on social media. Christina Xiong took the stage at the Hmong New Year’s celebration in Fresno, California, during the weekend. With her stunning looks and …
Six languages added to election assistance requirements
For 2018, the state of California is designating Panjabi (Punjabi), Hmong, Syriac, Armenian, Persian and Arabic as languages covered under elections code section 14201, specifying language assistance requirements, in designated counties. “Elections are …
Unlocking the Healing Power of Belief
In Merced, California, Hmong shaman Va Meng Lee performs a home-based curing ceremony for a man who fell ill during a funeral. To keep his soul from being drawn into the underworld with the deceased, the soul of a sacrificed pig is offered in exchange.
Hmong New Year performer shines, despite singing terribly out of tune. Just listen
A performance at the Hmong New Year’s celebration in Fresno is gaining lots of attention. And it has nothing to do with the brawls that brought a national spotlight on the festival. During a karaoke competition during the weekend at the Fresno …
Hmong New Year performer was a hit, despite singing terribly out of tune. Just listen
A performance at the Hmong New Year’s celebration in Fresno is gaining lots of attention. And it has nothing to do with the brawls that brought a national spotlight on the festival. During a karaoke competition during the weekend at the Fresno …
Southern New Year’s tradition transplants to Sacramento
But her Louisiana born grandfather and/or grandmother from Oklahoma brought the tradition here. Monday found her at Jimmy’s Soul Food & Hmong Cuisine in Del Paso Heights ordering up a traditional New Year’s meal including black-eyed peas.
Medley of agencies tasked with enforcing new California marijuana laws
bans commercial marijuana grows and shops Hmong marijuana farmers in California are fighting attempts to shut them down Siskiyou County leaders recently declared a state of emergency and called on the governor to assist the sheriff with eradicating an …
Revellers throw punches, hurl chairs and brawl in vicious fight at New Year concert party
Disappointed organisers say the Hmong New Year concert in Fresno, California – held five days before the new year – was marred by violence on Wednesday and have slammed the behaviour in the footage as “unacceptable”. In the short clip, yobs grapple on the …
Brawl at Hmong New Year concert caught on video
A large fight involving more than a dozen people broke out Wednesday night during a Hmong New Year concert party at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds. The fight started sometime after 10:30 p.m. in the Agriculture Building and was videotaped by several bystanders.
Security beefs up after brawl breaks out at Hmong New Year concert
FRESNO, Calif. – A massive brawl broke out at a Hmong New Year concert in southeast Fresno. Patrons caught the fight on camera and now the Fresno Police Department is taking action. Lesley Xiong recorded video of the violent melee. She says she’s …
