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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/
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Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival
Txongpao Lee, the executive director of the Hmong Cultural Center, joined 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Paul Folger to discuss the event. The festival is free for the whole family and takes place on May 26 … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-qeej-and-hmong-arts-festival/
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Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival
In one week, the St. Paul RiverCentre will transform into a Hmong musical wonderland as the Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival takes center stage. Txongpao Lee, the executive director of the Hmong Cultural … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-qeej-and-hmong-arts-festival/
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Hmong Cultural Center teaches Hmong American history to GT 4th graders
For 14 years the Hmong Cultural Center has been teaching Hmong American history to students in the La Crosse school district. This year other districts like Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau are getting in on … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/hmong-cultural-center-teaches-hmong-american-history-to-g-e-t-4th-graders/article_e2fa7a86-116a-11ef-bd30-c36fba9a66d7.html
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Career highlights
Lee is the first Hmong-American Olympian and the first Asian-American woman to win the Olympic all-around title. Shortly after her success in Tokyo, Lee headed to Auburn University where she made … Full story: https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/suni-lee-career-highlights
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Memoir confirms Kao Kalia Yang as one of America’s sharpest nonfiction writers
Review: ‘Where Rivers Part’ confirms Kao Kalia Yang as one of America’s sharpest nonfiction writers (ATTENTION EDITORS: 1 photo accompanies this column. FILENAME: … Full story: https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/03/27/review-memoir-confirms-kao-kalia-yang-as-one-of-americas-sharpest-nonfiction-writers/
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Outlooks brightened but savings elusive during St. Paul’s guaranteed income project
The St. Paul experiment was the first launched under the auspices of “Mayors for a Guaranteed Income,” a coalition of mayors across the nation. More than 50 city-driven guaranteed income projects have … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2023/12/18/study-outlooks-brightened-but-savings-elusive-during-st-pauls-guaranteed-income-project/
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American Generosity
December 4, 2023 by Michael Weymouth In the blue state/red state debate last Tuesday night between Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis and California’s Governor Gavin Newsom I was struck by the negative … Full story: https://www.hinghamanchor.com/opinion-american-generosity/
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The farm bill is a historic opportunity to support farmers of color
U.S. Senator Tina Smith says the new farm bill is an opportunity to support farmers of color in Minnesota and across the country. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/community-voices/farm-bill-farmers-of-color-minnesota-senator-tina-smith/
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The farm bill is a historic opportunity to support farmers of color
U.S. Senator Tina Smith says the new farm bill is an opportunity to support farmers of color in Minnesota and across the country. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/community-voices/farm-bill-farmers-of-color-minnesota-senator-tina-smith/
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Minnesota Hmong New Year returns to St. Paul this weekend
INTERVIEW: Minnesota Hmong New Year returns to St. Paul this weekend The 43rd Annual Hmong New Year is returning to the downtown St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend. Organizers for the event sat down with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Anchor Brett Hoffland to discuss more about the … Read Full Article
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Minnesota Hmong New Year returns to St. Paul this weekend
The 43rd Annual Hmong New Year is returning to the downtown St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend. Organizers for the event sat down with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Anchor Brett Hoffland to discuss more about the … URL: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-minnesota-hmong-new-year-returns-to-st-paul-this-weekend/
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Big dreams of an Asian mall, but the future of the St. Paul Sears site is up in the air after backback sales
New owners are advertising ambitious and wide-ranging plans hand-in-hand with local partners from the Twin Cities Chinese and Southeast Asian community. Read Full Article
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This Appleton East family found backschool event for students of color ‘really valuable’
The meet-and-greet was directed toward freshmen students of color; however, administration previously clarified that it was open to anyone. Read Full Article