Hmong News – Wisconsin

Evers signs Act 266 into law

Evers signs Act 266 into law

Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 266 into law April 4 which states that Hmong and Asian American history shall be part of the Wisconsin K-12 curriculum. “The Hmong and Asian American communities are a … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/news/2024/04/24/evers-signs-act-266-into-law
IMPACT 100 Greater Wausau announces 2024 grant finalists

IMPACT 100 Greater Wausau announces 2024 grant finalists

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One finalist will receive a grant of $100,000 at the Impact100 Greater Wausau Annual Awards Celebration on Monday, May 13. The other finalists will each receive grants of $24,500. The three finalists …

Full story: https://www.msn.com/

Vice President Harris speaks to nursing home care employees in La Crosse

Vice President Harris speaks to nursing home care employees in La Crosse

Vice President Kamala Harris made her third visit to Wisconsin this year as part of her campaign trail, with a roundtable at the Hmong Cultural and Community Center in La Crosse.

Full story: https://www.weau.com/2024/04/23/vice-president-harris-speaks-nursing-home-care-employees-la-crosse/

Vice President Kamala Harris discusses better pay and more for health care workers

Vice President Kamala Harris discusses better pay and more for health care workers

L A CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) – Vice President Kamala Harris met with health care workers Monday at the Hmong Cultural and Community Center in La Crosse to discuss their importance. After initial …

Full story: https://www.msn.com/

Ruth Arts awards $950K in grants to 10 Wisconsin arts groups to help break down barriers between artists and their craft

Ruth Arts awards $950K in grants to 10 Wisconsin arts groups to help break down barriers between artists and their craft

S HEBOYGAN — Ten Wisconsin arts-based organizations have been awarded a collective $950,000 in grants from the Ruth Foundation for the Arts 2024 Wisconsin Special Project grant.

Full story: https://www.msn.com/

VP Kamala Harris to visit Hmong Cultural & Community Center in La Crosse

VP Kamala Harris to visit Hmong Cultural & Community Center in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) – Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit the Coulee region Monday. She will be holding a campaign event for President Biden’s re-election at the Hmong Cultural & Community …

Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/vp-kamala-harris-to-visit-hmong-cultural-community-center-in-la-crosse/ar-AA1nn6xR

What we know about the disappearance of Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue

What we know about the disappearance of Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue

It’s been nearly two months since 3-year-old Elijah Vue was reported missing in Wisconsin while in the care of a man who was in a relationship with his …

Full story: https://www.kxly.com/news/national-and-world-news/what-we-know-about-the-disappearance-of-wisconsin-toddler-elijah-vue/article_493f08f2-0d09-58c5-9656-ea863f0ac90b.html

Coming to the Twins’ home opener on Thursday? Here’s what to expect

Coming to the Twins’ home opener on Thursday? Here’s what to expect

After beginning their season with series in Kansas City and Milwaukee, the Twins will return home to Target Field on Thursday for an all-day celebration, beginning with Breakfast on the Plaza from 6–9 …

Full story: https://www.inforum.com/sports/pro/coming-to-the-twins-home-opener-on-thursday-heres-what-to-expect

Wausau’s Cultural Heritage Celebration happening Wednesday night

Wausau’s Cultural Heritage Celebration happening Wednesday night

Wausau East High School is home to a diverse group of students from more than a dozen countries. There will be a big celebration of culture tonight at Wausau East, and you’re invited.

Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2024/04/17/wausaus-cultural-heritage-celebration-happening-wednesday-night/

Wisconsin governor signs law mandating Hmong American & Asian American History in public schools

Wisconsin governor signs law mandating Hmong American & Asian American History in public schools

Hmong American and Asian American history is being added to Wisconsin’s K-12 public school curriculum. Earlier this month, Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 266, mandating the inclusion of Asian American and …

Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/2024-04-16/wisconsin-governor-signs-law-mandating-hmong-american-asian-american-history-in-public-schools

The teaching of Hmong and Asian American histories to be required in Wisconsin under a new law

The teaching of Hmong and Asian American histories to be required in Wisconsin under a new law

Gov. Tony Evers on April 4 signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Evers signed the bill at an …

Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2024/04/the-teaching-of-hmong-and-asian-american-histories-to-be-required-in-wisconsin-under-a-new-law/

New bill to require Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history

New bill to require Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history

The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved Assembly Bill 232 March 12, requiring the instruction of Asian American history in schools, a historic milestone for Asian American representation in …

Full story: https://badgerherald.com/news/wisconsin/2024/04/11/new-bill-will-require-wisconsin-schools-to-teach-hmong-asian-american-history/

Hmong Heritage Month observes 20 years of contributions and culture

Hmong Heritage Month observes 20 years of contributions and culture

This April kicks off the 20th Hmong Heritage Month, according to Recollection Wisconsin. The yearly celebration began as a way to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and culture of the Hmong …

Full story: https://badgerherald.com/news/campus/2024/04/12/hmong-heritage-month-observes-20-years-of-contributions-and-culture/

Representing Hmong culture in Allen Priebe

Representing Hmong culture in Allen Priebe

This exhibition features personal and found objects that represent Hmong narratives, memories, culture and history. Yaj was born in California and raised in Sheboygan, WI. She earned a Bachelor of …

Full story: https://advancetitan.com/arts-and-culture/2024/04/11/representing-hmong-culture-in-allen-priebe

MPS World Fair: Students present projects on 193 countries

MPS World Fair: Students present projects on 193 countries

MILWAUKEE – Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students attended the ninth annual MPS World Fair on Thursday, April 11. Held at the Baird Center downtown, the World Fair allows students in grades …

Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/mps-world-fair-students-present-203627615.html