Tag: American
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Hmong youth capture Hmong culture in Milwaukee through national storytelling initiative
Local Hmong youth recently celebrated their culture and heritage with a storytelling exhibition. It was on display at the Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee. Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-06-25/hmong-youth-capture-hmong-culture-in-milwaukee-through-national-storytelling-initiative
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Milwaukee Hmong youth preserve culture through national storytelling initiative
Here’s a display table with items representing Hmong film producer, Kou Thao. Hmong American Peace Academy student, Lydia Thao, dedicated her 2892 exibit to his story. Local Hmong youth recently … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-06-25/hmong-youth-capture-hmong-culture-in-milwaukee-through-national-storytelling-initiative
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Wisconsin’s 20 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2025, Part 2
This is the second of a five-part series. Part one is here. Krissie Fung Krissie Fung is associate director and program manager for Zero Youth Corrections at the civic engagement and social justice … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsins-20-most-influential-asian-american-leaders-for-2025-part-2/
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Minnesota Hmong American lawmaker responds to backlash over her immigration story
Minnesota State Representative Kaohly Vang Her, one of the nation’s few Hmong American lawmakers, clarified on Monday that she and her family are U.S. citizens after earlier remarks sparked backlash … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/minnesota-hmong-american-lawmaker-responds-155529943.html
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Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Rep. Kaohly Her’s statement came during a floor debate in the Minnesota House over whether to revoke health care coverage for undocumented immigrants. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmaker-says-her-family-immigrated-illegally-then-clarifies-shes-a-us-citizen/601369963
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Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Minnesota House Rep. Kaohly Her said Monday her family “broke the law” to come to the U.S. from Laos following the Vietnam War, though she later said in a statement they came “legally as refugees.” … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Woodson Art Museum debuts new exhibiton
WAUSAU – The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum recently debuted an exhibition featuring the photographic work of Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her. “Double … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/06/09/woodson-art-museum-debuts-new-exhibiton/
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Avalanche Team Up with Local Artist to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Avalanche collaborated with artist Nalye Lor to create a jersey that celebrates AAPI heritage with the theme of the Year of … Full story: https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/avalanche-team-up-with-local-artist-to-celebrate-aapi-heritage-month
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Betrayed Again by Washington 50 Years After the Vietnam War?
After the last American planes and helicopters departed, many Hmong were left behind to try to survive the Communist military consolidation in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. “Those who helped” the U.S., … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=683738e214874ec080e1ec31d2652d4b&url=https%3a%2f%2fcapitalandmain.com%2fbetrayed-again-by-washington-50-years-after-the-vietnam-war&c=3317894660015373229&mkt=en-us
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In Minnesota, this man helped pave the way for Hmong Americans in politics
Cy Thao served St. Paul as a lawmaker in the Minnesota House of Representatives. His election in 2002 made him the second Hmong American lawmaker to serve in a state Legislature anywhere in the … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/28/former-minnesota-lawmaker-cy-thao-paved-the-way-for-hmong-politicians
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