Tag: American
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Lao entrepreneur who’s proud to live in Lancaster
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPI Heritage Month. It’s a way to celebrate and recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander people all across the Susquehanna Valley who … Full story: https://www.wgal.com/article/lao-entrepreneur-is-proud-to-live-in-lancaster-aapi-heritage-month/60657916
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Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
Tags: American, Asian, Asian Americans, Asian-American, government, justice, local, month, news, storyThe Associated Press It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments should be recognized … Full story: https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2024/05/nearly-50-years-later-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month-features-revelry-and-racial-justice/
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Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments should be recognized annually across the nation … Full story: https://apnews.com/article/asian-american-pacific-islander-native-hawaiian-month-634189f4094791fd6c7f02f33d1e5597
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Appleton schools ahead of the curve teaching Hmong American history in middle school
While Gov. Tony Evers signed a law April 4 making instruction in Hmong and Asian American history mandatory, AASD has worked to include Hmong history since 2018. Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2024/05/01/act-266-hmong-american-history-and-culture-taught-in-appleton-since-2018/73273153007/
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Career highlights
Lee is the first Hmong-American Olympian and the first Asian-American woman to win the Olympic all-around title. Shortly after her success in Tokyo, Lee headed to Auburn University where she made … Full story: https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/suni-lee-career-highlights
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7 Events happening April 26-28
Tags: American, celebration, concert, culture, dance, event, Hmong, Hmong American, performances, storySaturday night, the Hmong American Center will host a concert at the Stoney Creek Inn. The event is a celebration of Hmong culture and also features dance performances. You do have to be at least 16 … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2024/04/26/7-events-happening-april-26-28/
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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
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Democrats Regain Control of Michigan House, Historic Win for Hmong American Mai Xiong in Metro Detroit
Michigan Democrats gain a House majority with victories from Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg in special elections. Full story: https://hoodline.com/2024/04/democrats-regain-control-of-michigan-house-historic-win-for-hmong-american-mai-xiong-in-metro-detroit/
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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
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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/
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Inside Diane’s Place, a Landmark New Restaurant for Hmong American Cuisine
At Diane Moua’s Minneapolis restaurant, the Beard-nominated pastry chef delves into the savory world … Full story: https://twincities.eater.com/2024/4/15/24128508/diane-moua-new-hmong-american-restaurant-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota
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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/
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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 … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/hmong-american-friendship-association-helps-thousands-of-families-each-year-through-milwaukee-food-pantry
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Empowering local Asian American churches
Joseph Young has done just that. Young is senior pastor of 600-member First Hmong Baptist Church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, which primarily serves Hmong people from Southeast Asia. After attending the … Full story: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2024/april/empowering-asian-churches
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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 … Full story: https://www.malaysiasun.com/news/274240881/now-wisconsin-schools-must-teach-hmong-asian-american-histories
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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
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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
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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