Tag: American
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Heart and stroke risks vary among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experienced differences in both cardiovascular disease predicted risk and risk factors, according to preliminary … Full story: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-heart-vary-asian-american-native.html
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Our View: Hmong bill deserves swift passage in Madison
We could not agree more with the proposal before Wisconsin legislators about officially recognizing Hmong soldiers who aided American forces during the Vietnam War as veterans. Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-hmong-bill-deserves-swift-passage-in-madison/article_12e44276-df20-11ef-a724-efd3af5725a6.html
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‘Unsung’ soldiers who aided US in Laos don’t have veteran status. Wisconsin lawmakers want that to change.
Wisconsin Public Radio During the Vietnam War, the American military secretly recruited fighters in Laos to aid in a fight against … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/01/29/unsung-soldiers-who-aided-us-in-laos-dont-have-veteran-status-wisconsin-lawmakers-want-that-to-change/
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Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2025/01/28/tony-evers-wisconsin-schools-teach-hmong-asian-american-history/73210402007/
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A New Perspective on Southeast Asia’s Hmong
In the spring of 2018, while on the sidelines of the 7th International Conference on Hmong Studies in the American city of St. Paul, Shi Tian walked into the local Hmong Culture Center to attend a … Full story: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1016442
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5 underradar races to watch in 2025
Previously a member of the City Council, she narrowly won the nonpartisan election in 2022 to become the first Hmong American woman to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city. Thao faced criticism over a … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6770346e2a1e442da5852cd50eb5374b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wtnh.com%2fhill-politics%2f5-under-the-radar-races-to-watch-in-2025%2f&c=14691321650223882992&mkt=en-us
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Asian grocery store Viengchan Market opens in former Cooper’s on West Seventh
The store, which offers both Asian and American ingredients and produce, is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/12/19/asian-grocery-store-viengchan-market-opens-in-former-coopers-on-west-seventh/
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Gymnast Suni Lee’s Morning Routine Deserves a Gold in Self-Care
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee has dazzled audiences across the globe with her gravity-defying flips and unshakable poise. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Lee became the first Hmong American to win an Olympic … Full story: https://www.wellandgood.com/suni-lee-morning-routine/
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Hmong American Center appoints new executive director
The Hmong American Center, Inc. has appointed a new executive director. Bee Van Her has deep-rooted connections in the community and a wealth of … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/12/18/hmong-american-center-appoints-new-executive-director/
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A 2024 year in review of Madison’s restaurants
Madison area this year with a strong showing for Latin American cuisine, culinary variety and restaurant expansions. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/a-2024-year-in-review-of-madisons-restaurants/article_39b5888e-b279-11ef-b06a-4fbeb9070a23.html
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Hmong New Years celebration educates and connects students
Asian American Pacific Islander Desi American HAWKS and the Center for Inclusion and Belonging hosted a Hmong New Years celebration on Nov. 20 to educate students on the Hmong Culture. The celebration … Full story: https://www.thecrcconnection.com/news/2024/12/01/hmong-new-years-celebration-educates-and-connects-students/
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Dinner is served as Diane’s Place extends hours
The Hmong American restaurant in northeast Minneapolis features Hmong dishes from Chef Diane Moua’s childhood. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/dinner-served-dianes-place-minneapolis/89-cb20c4b6-dffe-4127-8f57-530d79fe7967
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Diane’s Place in northeast Minneapolis adds dinner service
Tags: American, chef, Hmong, Hmong American, local, Minneapolis, Moua, news, restaurant, service, storyThe Hmong American restaurant in northeast Minneapolis features Hmong dishes from Chef Diane Moua’s childhood. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/dinner-served-dianes-place-minneapolis/89-cb20c4b6-dffe-4127-8f57-530d79fe7967
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Diane’s Place in northeast Minneapolis adds dinner service
Tags: American, chef, Hmong, Hmong American, local, Minneapolis, Moua, news, restaurant, service, storyThe Hmong American restaurant in northeast Minneapolis features Hmong dishes from Chef Diane Moua’s childhood. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/dinner-served-dianes-place-minneapolis/89-cb20c4b6-dffe-4127-8f57-530d79fe7967
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What is Olympic medalist gymnast Suni Lee’s relationship status?
The US gymnast Suni Lee had an incredible year in 2024 as she became the American woman to win two medals in the uneven bars at the Paris Olympics even after suffering from a health tragedy a year ago … Full story: https://jang.com.pk/en/26187-what-is-olympic-medalist-gymnastic-suni-lees-relationship-status-news
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‘Fall through the cracks’: Lack of AAPI data disaggregation limits student resources
The same was true for 39% of Hmong 18- to 24-year-olds. Both Indian and Hmong fall under the Asian American category, which averaged out to 67% of 18- to 24-year-olds. Sharma, who leads a panel … Full story: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/11/24/campus/alumni/fall-through-the-cracks-lack-of-aapi-data-disaggregation-limits-student-resources/
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Celebration of Culture at Merced’s City Hall
Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto and the City Council recognized Native American Heritage Month, along with the heritage of … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/celebration-of-culture-at-merceds-city-hall/
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Remembering ‘The Secret War’
The son of the most important Hmong American leader in history cut the ribbon holding a cover over a monument commemorating the sacrifice of his late father and so many … Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_36dcd7f4-a6d3-11ef-8007-734b20f3b19d.html