Category: Featured
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Local Hmong restaurant gains recognition from the Food Network
Wisconsin is known as America’s Dairyland, but that’s not the extent of the state’s culture. When Hmong refugees came to Wisconsin after the Vietnam War, they brought new culinary ideas to the state. Read Full Article
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Group gathers in Fresno denouncing hate against Asian Americans, domestic violence
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Amid a growing cry to “Stop Asian Hate” across the nation, women from all walks of life gathered in southeast Fresno Saturday to empower each other and denounce hate and … Read Full Article
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Watch Now: Asian Americans speak out at ‘Stop Asian Hate’ rally in downtown Tulsa
Supporters gathered around the Center of the Universe landmark in downtown Tulsa, where they listened to a series of speakers at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally before marching from there … Read Full Article
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Local Leaders Speak Out Against Anti Asian Hate
One that sticks out most in his mind is of a well-respected and distinguished Hmong veteran who experienced two separate incidents. “He was out biking, doing something very innocent because he … Read Full Article
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Hmong community cries out for help after mother of 6 is allegedly murdered by husband
On Wednesday night the Fresno Hmong community cried out for help after a mother of six was allegedly killed by her husband. Fresno Police said 41-year-old True Vang, … Read Full Article
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Community groups help elderly, low-income Asian Americans get vaccine access
The makeshift clinics are part of a new program from the Minnesota Department of Health that seeks to reduce access disparities by supplying shots to pharmacies located in low-income, nonwhite … Read Full Article
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Recall initiated against Elk Grove mayor for past comments made against Hmong community
A group called the Elk Grove Hmong Americans have just announced a recall plan against newly elected Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen. She is under fire for allegedly making comments considered by some to be … Read Full Article
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Central Valley Congressman Jim Costa’s Legislation Secures National Cemetery Burial Rights for First Valley SGU Veteran of Vietnam War
Central Valley Congressman Jim Costa’s Legislation Secures National Cemetery Burial Rights for First Valley SGU Veteran of Vietnam War … Read Full Article
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Awareness campaign highlights domestic violence programs designed to help vulnerable communities
Tags: American, association, campaign, communities, Covid, help, Hmong, Hmong American, housing, violence, women, XiongTammy Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Women’s Association, or HAWA, said mothers have faced incredible hardships as a result of COVID, with many unable to afford housing to leave their … Read Full Article
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Four Twin Cities nonprofits team up to increase culturally specific foods at local food shelves
“It has become more and more important.” The food packs aim to increase cultural items — from Maseca corn flour and diced tomatoes for tacos to bamboo shoots and coconut milk for traditional Hmong … Read Full Article
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Web resources preserve Hmong language
The Heritage Language Education project had many educators come to UW-Whitewater to work on a website to help create a place for many children, elders, and many people of ages to learn Hmong language … Read Full Article
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Asian Americans need nation’s support
During the past year, a Woodbury resident of Hmong descent and his wife found a note on their townhouse door accusing them of “infecting us with your disease.” In Austin, Minn., an Asian American … Read Full Article
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After Atlanta shootings, La Crosse social justice leaders hope greater community speaks out against Anti-Asian hate
Hmong community members feel unsafe after Atlanta, GA shootings. Cia Siab, Inc. social justice director Mai Lee said racism has increased for Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re … Read Full Article