Tag: American
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Anchorage commemorates Hmong American Veterans Memorial Day
Hmong Americans Veterans Day is commemorated to remember those Hmong and Lao soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War and to honor those who are currently with … Read Full Article
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What’s Minnesota’s Asian-American and Pacific Islander history?
Minnesota’s diversity grows every year. Of the top five immigrant groups in the state, two come from Asia. So what exactly is Minnesota’s Asian-American and Pacific Islander history? Good Question. Read Full Article
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Hmong community honors hertiage with Hmoob American Day Celebration
Members of the Hmong community and beyond honored Hmoob American Day on Sunday. At Myrick Park in La Crosse, Hmong community members celebrated achievements and sacrifices, especially accomplishments … Read Full Article
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American Veterans Memorial Park grand opening Sunday
Sunday, dozens gathered for the grand opening of American Veterans Memorial Park just south of Cannon Falls in Goodhue County. Read Full Article
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Fresno celebrates Hmong American Day, highlighting community’s contributions and culture
Fresno has the second largest Hmong population in the country with roughly 35,000 people living in the region. Read Full Article
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Hmong American Friendship Association receives $30,000 grant to help young people
Tags: AAPI, American, Asian, association, help, heritage, Hmong, Hmong American, month, organization, peopleMay has been designated as AAPI Heritage Month, that stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. On Friday, May 12, CBS 58 visited one organization that’d dedicated to … Read Full Article
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State Senate bill would require schools to teach about Hmong and Asian Americans
Tags: American, Asian, Asian Americans, Asian-American, bill, culture, Hmong, Hmong American, state, WisconsinWisconsin Senate Bill 240 would require schools across the state to teach about Hmong American and Asian-American culture.O FILL IN ABSTRACT*** … Read Full Article
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Outrage overflows at board meeting over Wausau East band teacher who used racial slurs
Nearly 30 speakers expressed support for an Asian American family in Wausau who filed a harassment and discrimination complaint that was dismissed. Read Full Article
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Minnesota home to first and only Hmong-owned farm in US
Hmong farmers shift to life on Minnesota farm. Dakota County is home to the only farm in the U.S. that is completely owned and operated by Hmong farmers. The Hmong American Farmer … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Center to host Small Business Saturday event in Wausau
The Hmong American Center in Wausau is hosting an upcoming Small Business Saturday event to help celebrate National Small Business Week. Read Full Article
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Asian American and Pacific Islander women face a $267,760 lifetime salary shortfall due to the pay gap
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women have to work 15 months to earn what a man makes in one year, the National Women’s Law Center found. Read Full Article
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The Importance of Asian American Heritage Month
May is Asian American Heritage Month in which Americans of Asian descent come together to celebrate their cultures and identities. Choua Xiong is a multicultural and gender studies assistant professor … Read Full Article
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Investor ordered to pay SEC $8.3M for defrauding Hmong-American investors
Kay Yang of Wisconsin also has ties to a St. Paul charter school’s $4.3 million loss through an illegal hedge fund investment. Read Full Article
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Where to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Minnesota
May marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There are several events across the state celebrating the heritage and history of Minnesota’s AAPI citizens. Chef Yia Vang … Read Full Article