Category: Featured
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Yuen: Giving thanks for the produce on our table — and the Hmong farmers who grew it
“A historical moment” is giving a brother and sister extra reason to be grateful just in time for Thanksgiving and the Hmong New Year. Read Full Article
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Anti-Asian graffiti seen at East High School amid Hmong New Year celebrations, principal says
The graffiti covered hallways and stairwells at the school during lunch Tuesday, Interim Principal Mikki Smith said. The school does not have any information about who was behind the vandalism … Read Full Article
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Midtown Global Market, Hmong Village among recipients of new DEED ‘cultural mall’ grants
The grants range from $20,000 to $300,000 and are being awarded to malls that lease space to over 1,178 Black, Indigenous and People of Color owned businesses. Read Full Article
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What Twin Cities chefs from around the world are cooking for Thanksgiving
Six Twin Cities chefs who hail from around the globe tell us, in their own words, what’s on their Thanksgiving tables. Interviews have been edited and condensed. My grandpa was born in New York, so in … Read Full Article
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Howe’s ‘Mr. Chang’ aims to be a positive role model for all students after his own education lacked teachers of color
Kou Chang is an associate principal intern at Howe and works to get equal representation of teachers and students in the district. Read Full Article
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As Appleton schools anticipate Afghan refugee students, one middle school teacher shares her experience as a newcomer over 30 years ago
Chia Vang, a refugee from Laos, came to Appleton over 30 years ago. Now she shares her story as the district prepares to welcome Afghan refugees. Read Full Article
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Warm Up This Winter With Khaub Poob – Red Curry Noodle Soup
When I was growing up, the smell of fragrant herbs and spices often filled our home in the wintertime as my mother would saute garlic and curry paste to make her favorite soup, khaub poob. This … Read Full Article
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“From Laos to America” celebrate reopening in Wausau
The Hmong American Center celebrated heritage and history in honor of the re-opening of “From Laos to America” Museum Saturday. Read Full Article
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UMass Lowell to build AAPI center, give scholarships to Southeast Asian refugee students with $1.5M grant
The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) will receive $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) over the course of five years to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) … Read Full Article
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Hmong Institute holds Noj Tsiab pre-New Year celebration
The Hmong Institute held a Noj Tsiab pre-New Year meal Thursday to bring the community together. The meal, which is usually held the night before the Hmong New Year Festival begins, is used to reflect … Read Full Article
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Virtual Festál 2021 Offers Outstanding Cultural Digital Content
The 2021 Virtual Festál series has amassed an outstanding collection of digital content featuring cultural performances, presentations, panels discussions, streaming videos, cooking demonstrations and … Read Full Article
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Expert emphasizes practical English language skills for refugees
Damakant Jayshi A language and literacy expert emphasized on Wednesday the need to impart English language skills for non-English speakers, as … Read Full Article
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‘We just really want answers’: 3 years after Lansing hunter’s death, family seeks closure
Three years later to the day, the family of a man killed in a homicide is seeking closure.On Nov. 16, 2018, Chong Yang was shot and killed while hunting in Bath Township. Read Full Article