Category: Featured
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Art Among the Hmong
The Hmong are an ethnic group originally from the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. They have been relocated throughout their history, but have still maintained a strong sense of cultural … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Olympian Suni Lee named Female Athlete of the Year by Sports Illustrated
Sunisa “Suni” Lee, a first-generation Hmong American Olympian who won three medals at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, was named alongside swimmer Caeleb Dressel as Athletes of the Year at the 2021 Sports … Read Full Article
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Suni Lee Says “It’s An Honor” To Speak Out Against Anti-Asian Hate
The Olympic Gold Medalist and 2021 Voices of the Year recipient talks about the importance of using your platform. Read Full Article
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Suni Lee, Caeleb Dressel named Sports Illustrated’s Athlete of the Year
Olympic gold medalists Suni Lee and Caeleb Dressel were each named Athlete of the Year at this year’s Sports Illustrated Awards. Read Full Article
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Gymnast Sunisa Lee Says Competing on Dancing with the Stars was More Challenging Than the Olympics
Gymnast Sunisa Lee certainly understands performing under pressure — she stepped into the 2021 women’s Olympic all-around finals at the last minute and won gold. But, nothing could’ve prepared the … Read Full Article
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Three St. Paul cultural malls get state COVID relief
Three St. Paul cultural malls have been awarded $300,000 each through a state grant program for businesses struggling as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota Department of … Read Full Article
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Families To Celebrate Hmong New Year At Woodbury High
Hmong New Year celebrations are typically held in November and December to honor ancestors and give thanks at the end of the harvest season. Read Full Article
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Auburn’s Suni Lee wins Female Athlete of the Year at Sports Illustrated Awards
Suni Lee has another award to go on her trophy shelf. The Auburn freshman won Female Athlete of the Year at the Sports Illustrated Awards on Tuesday night, capping what’s been a whirlwind 2021 for the … Read Full Article
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Madison College hosts Hmong fashion exhibition
Madison College hosted a Hmong fashion exhibition on Tuesday in celebration of the Hmong New Year. The event showcased dozens of cultural outfits worn at New Year’s celebrations. The Hmong New Year … Read Full Article
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HAFA celebrates past work, raising funds to pay for its farm
A Nov. 18 virtual event which included speakers Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, State Representative Samantha Vang, Union Hmong Kitchen Chef Yia Vang and HAFA co-founders Pakou and … Read Full Article
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