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Logansport is prospering thanks to immigrants. Stop the hysteria.
The children of the Hispanic, Haitian and Hmong immigrants learn English in school, and there are no thriving Spanish-, French- or Hmong-language publications in Cass County. It is worth noting that … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=672a54ef41564409a2d3c4c50fe1bdc6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.indystar.com%2fstory%2fopinion%2fcolumnists%2f2024%2f11%2f04%2flogansport-immigration-schools-jobs-medicaid%2f76033902007%2f&c=5492594016275418504&mkt=en-us
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Some Stevens Point area organizations are offering trunktreat events for Halloween 2024
Several Stevens Point area businesses and organizations are offering truck-or- treat events as Halloween 2024 approaches. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/stevens-point-area-organizations-offering-090826198.html
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Gardner supports all students
To the editor: … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/free/letter-gardner-supports-all-students/article_d49a31d2-71f2-11ef-8a38-03a21ee881ed.html
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A familiar pattern emerges with Ohio accusations
The ridiculous assertion that Haitian immigrants are eating pet cats and dogs is yet another racist, xenophobic, fear-mongering response to dealing with newcomers with dark skin. Full story: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/17/opinion-a-familiar-pattern-emerges-with-ohio-accusations/
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The good — really good — but also the bad and the ugly among Hmong lives in Minnesota
From women’s rights and the success of Suni Lee to a Hmong homeless encampment in St. Paul, there are highs and lows. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/the-good-really-good-but-also-the-bad-and-the-ugly-among-hmong-lives-in-minnesota/601144761
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Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights
Tags: Asia, government, human, human rights, international, Lao, Laos, nations, region, review, rights, story, welcomeThe International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (…) … Full story: https://www.fidh.org/en/region/asia/laos/laos-government-fails-in-follow-up-review-of-key-civil-and-political
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Hmong Institute to open firstits-kind child care center in Madison
Madison’s Hmong Institute plans to open a first-of-its-kind child care center where children will be immersed in the Hmong language and learn from elders in the nonprofit’s day program. Slated to open … Full story: https://captimes.com/news/business/hmong-institute-to-open-first-of-its-kind-child-care-center-in-madison/article_8c49e0a6-567e-11ef-a288-236cac58f2dc.html
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If Kamala Harris is a DEI VP, is Usha Vance a DEI bride?
The Indian-American duo of Usha Vance and Kamala Harris will challenge stereotypes. Welcome to the new, improved 2024 presidential campaign. No matter how this plays out, a woman of Indian-American … Full story: https://www2.ljworld.com/opinion/2024/aug/09/opinion-if-kamala-harris-is-a-dei-vp-is-usha-vance-a-dei-bride/
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Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck
After five years of development, Chef Yia Vang’s restaurant Vinai has opened in northeast Minneapolis. Jacob Aloi reviews. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/08/09/review-vinai-gives-you-a-big-vang-for-your-buck
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Where can I get free backschool supplies in the Milwaukee area?
Students are heading back-to-school soon in Wisconsin. Here’s where you can find free and discounted supplies in the Milwaukee area. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/08/08/where-to-find-free-back-to-school-supplies-in-near-milwaukee/74717772007/
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Suni Lee wins all-around bronze medal, Hmong community celebrates in St. Paul
Her success on an international stage has shed light on a group of people who have long been overlooked since fleeing Laos in the 1970s. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/08/01/olympics-suni-lee-wins-bronze-medal-hmong-community-celebrates-in-st-paul/
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Suni Lee wins all-around bronze medal, Hmong community celebrates in St. Paul
As special as the moment was for Lee, however, it was equally special for the Hmong community across the world. “She’s a beacon of light to the Hmong community,” Lee’s uncle Pheng Chang said. “She’s … Full story: https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-suni-lee-wins-around-220800174.html
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At a Sacramento high school, some ugly racism comes from a teacher and his test
Using a kid’s full name in a test and then making fun of them is cruel punishment that is the equivalent of bullying. Full story: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/opinion/hill-at-a-sacramento-high-school-some-ugly-racism-comes-from-a-teacher-an/
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With recent expansion, Hmong Cultural Center Museum now spans more than 2,000 square feet
The Hmong Cultural Center Museum in St. Paul, one of few public institutions dedicated to displaying Hmong material culture and history, is growing. The museum, which opened its storefront exhibition … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/st-paul-recent-expansion-hmong-004400903.html
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Hmong food is ‘such a young cuisine’
In a Q&A with MinnPost, the Yia Vang discussed helping Hmong cuisine find its identity and his soon-to-open restaurant Vinai. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2024/06/yia-vang-hmong-food-is-such-a-young-cuisine/
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Hmong food is ‘such a young cuisine’
Here’s an interview with Vang where he shares a little bit about his work cultivating the story of Hmong cuisine. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Sheila Regan: When I was growing … Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2024/06/yia-vang-hmong-food-is-such-a-young-cuisine/