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
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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La Crosse County Health Dept. aims to help Hmong mothers breastfeed with video series
For those that can, breastfeeding provides ideal nutrition for babies. That’s why Vue, a registered dietician nutritionist working in La Crosse’s Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program, is focused …
Hmong American Friendship Association helps thousands of families each year through Milwaukee food pantry
Dressed in a suit and tie on Wednesday, Lo Neng Kiatoukaysy proudly stands inside of the Hmong American Friendship Association (HAFA) on W. Vliet St.The nonprofit, founded several deca …
Kao Kalia Yang presents “Harnessing the Power of Our Stories: Writing Our Own Narratives”
Renowned Hmong author, speaker and former UW-Eau Claire Professor Kao Kalia Yang returned to campus to read from her newly released books and discuss her writing process. Yang’s first book “The …
UW-L student creates hand-made memorial for loved ones
Yia Vue, a fourth-year student at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse has created something extraordinary in memory of her father, her dog, and a UW-L professor.
Yee Lee Xiong announces run to represent Wausau area in State Assembly
A Marathon County supervisor could be the first Hmong state representative if he is elected to represent the 85th Assembly district. Yee Leng Xiong, a longtime leader in Marathon County’s Hmong …
Full story: https://madison365.com/yee-lee-xiong-announces-run-to-represent-wausau-area-in-state-assembly/
Now, Wisconsin schools must teach Hmong, Asian American histories
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring schools in the state to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories …
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Fierce Races Loom With Wisconsin’s New Political Maps
The new legislative maps reflect a near split between Republican- and Democratic-leaning districts. For more than a decade, earlier maps had helped Republicans hold power. Yee Leng Xiong, the …
Full store: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/us/wisconsin-legislative-maps.html
Evers signs bill requiring schools to teach histories of Asian and Hmong Americans
Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill requiring the teaching of Hmong American and Asian American history in Wisconsin schools.
Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/evers-signs-bill-requiring-schools-191251681.html
Wisconsin will now require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Wisconsin will now require K-12 public schools to teach Asian American and Hmong history, following a bill the state’s governor signed into law Thursday.
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-now-require-asian-american-223255002.html
Evers signs bills requiring Wisconsin schools to include Hmong history
Governor Tony Evers signing a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Current state law requires K through 12 schools to teach Black, Hispanic …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/evers-signs-bills-requiring-wisconsin-150956889.html
Wisconsin governor signs bill requiring schools to teach Asian American history
The Wisconsin governor has signed a bill requiring K-12 schools to teach Asian American history, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The bill, which Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed …
New Appleton dining initiative dishes culture with traditional Hmong meals for seniors
On Tuesday, the Outagamie County Nutrition Program introduced its first Senior Meal Restaurant Program for the Hmong community in Appleton.
