Tag: American
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Suni Lee, Asher Hong qualify for Paris Olympics
Tags: American, gymnastics, Hmong, Hmong American, Lee, men, Olympic, Olympics, sports, story, Suni Lee, Sunisa Lee, team, womenSunisa Lee and Asher Hong have both earned spots on the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team, representing the women’s and men’s teams respectively. Lee, the first Hmong American Olympian and the reigning all … Full story: https://sports.yahoo.com/suni-lee-asher-hong-qualify-192807511.html
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Wisconsin’s latest charter school haul much smaller than past years
“Appleton Area School District is getting Hmong American Immersion School, the second of its kind in Wisconsin. One-third of Appleton’s schools are charters, and it’s one of the reasons their results … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/wisconsin-s-latest-charter-school-haul-much-smaller-than-past-years/article_694da1f5-f46f-5e61-bdc3-3ebea58e730e.html
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 21
Volunteer with the Hmong American Women’s Association; participate in a yoga session for Men’s Health Month; clean Burnham Park; receive free resources; and make a tote bag. Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/06/20/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-weekend-of-june-21/
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Wisconsin’s 38 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2024, Part 5
He’s conducted more than 50 trainings on systemic racism for Hmong leaders and presented Hmong culture and history for many school districts, colleges and universities. He hosted a live radio talk … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsins-38-most-influential-asian-american-leaders-for-2024-part-5/
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SF Chronicle report: FBI officials raid home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
WE ARE GATHERING SOME MORE DETAILS. SHENG TAO IS THE 51ST MAYOR OF OAKLAND. SHE IS RECOGNIZED ON THE CITY WEBSITE. IS THE FIRST HMONG AMERICAN MAYOR OF A MAJOR CITY IN THIS COUNTRY. SHE WAS ELECTED IN … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/oakland-mayor-fbi-raids-home-sheng-thao/61191982
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Hmong-American teen shares story of coming out: ‘I’m proud of that’
As a Hmong-American, he had to brace for the challenges that came with the intersectionality of two identities. In his day to day life, Jayden’s found many ways to express himself. “I love listening … Full story: https://www.wqad.com/article/life/hmong-american-lgbtq-teen-coming-out-story/524-657932b1-ee1f-4ef2-8a93-57b57877c2f1
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Hmong-American teen shares story of coming out: ‘I’m proud of that’
As a Hmong-American, he had to brace for the challenges that came with the intersectionality of two identities. In his day to day life, Jayden’s found many ways to express himself. “I love … Full story: https://www.wqad.com/article/life/hmong-american-lgbtq-teen-coming-out-story/524-657932b1-ee1f-4ef2-8a93-57b57877c2f1
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Here are 10 races to watch in Wisconsin’s newly competitive legislative maps
Sean Duffy, will face Weston Democrat Yee Leng Ziong on the November ballot. Ziong recently announced plans to step down as executive director of the Hmong American Center at the end of the year. He … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6673af1e50794388b826fcf4ea5cc103&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2024%2f06%2f17%2f10-races-to-watch-in-wisconsins-newly-competitive-legislative-maps%2f74061746007%2f&c=16680419938636276520&mkt=en-us
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Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival highlights West Michigan’s diverse Asian-Pacific American community
At Calder Plaza, attendees enjoyed performances by Asian American artists, cultural showcases and a global journey for their taste buds … Full story: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/features/grand-rapids-asian-pacific-festival-highlights-diverse-asian-pacific-community/69-ba8e0d0a-5045-420b-9aa0-22a8fa57f3ac
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Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of June 17
Do You Enjoy Serving Food? The Hmong American Center, Inc. seeks volunteers for its senior dining program, serving food to the elderly and interacting with them. Contact VaPao Thao at [email protected … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/06/16/marathon-county-volunteer-opportunities-week-of-june-17-2/
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Hmong-led movie starring St. Paul actor debuts at Tribeca Festival
The film, shot in Missoula, Montana, is one of just a handful of full-length feature films focused on the Hmong American experience. Like last year’s release, “The Harvest,” it drew on a pool of … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/hmong-led-movie-starring-st-paul-actor-debuts-at-tribeca-festival/
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Hmong American Center awarded grant to combat social isolation in Southeast Asian elders
Tags: American, Asian, Asian Americans, health, help, Hmong, Hmong American, story, Wausau, WisconsinSocial isolation among Asian Americans is a big issue, but the Hmong American Center in Wausau wants to change that. They were awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to help … Full story: https://www.wxpr.org/health/2024-06-11/hmong-american-center-awarded-grant-to-combat-social-isolation-in-southeast-asian-elders
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Yee Leng Xiong to step down as executive director of Hmong American Center in Wausau
WAUSAU − Yee Leng Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Center, has announced he will step down as leader of the central Wisconsin organization at the end of the year. “As the Hmong American … Full story: https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/local/2024/06/03/yee-leng-xiong-to-step-down-as-executive-director-of-hmong-american-center-wausau/73926623007/
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Yee Leng Xiong to step down as executive director of Hmong American Center in Wausau
The organization’s Board is beginning the process of selecting a new director and Xiong will remain until the end of the year to help with the transition. Full story: https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/local/2024/06/03/yee-leng-xiong-to-step-down-as-executive-director-of-hmong-american-center-wausau/73926623007/
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WI Assembly candidate Xiong to leave Hmong American Center
Yee Leng Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Center, will step down from his position at the end of the year, the organization announced Friday. In April, Xiong announced he will run for … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/06/02/wi-assembly-candidate-xiong-to-leave-hmong-american-center/
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WI Assembly candidate Xiong to leave Hmong American Center
Wausau Pilot & Review Yee Leng Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Center, will step down from his position at the end of the year, the … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/06/01/wi-assembly-candidate-xiong-to-leave-hmong-american-center/