Tag: American
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‘Trust-based giving works’ — HAPA founder invites Milwaukee community to invest in Hmong students
“In 2022, we at Hmong American Peace Academy received the largest gift in our school’s history: $3 million from MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists,” said Dr. Chris … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691c032e271f41d0aff3717ddbf49190&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f11%2f17%2fgiving-hapa-founder-milwaukee-hmong-students.html&c=14530864332870871966&mkt=en-us
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Firefighters stung by bees while responding to fire at honey manufacturing plant in Utah
A honey manufacturing building caught fire in Utah County, with several firefighters stung by bees while working to extinguish the flames.Firefighters responded … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/honey-manufacturing-building-catches-fire-in-american-fork
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From fighting for survival to leading out in the open
Hmong American women have come a long way over the last 50 years, and achieved another historic milestone with Kaohly Her’s election as mayor of St. Paul, Ka Vang writes. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-elects-first-hmong-woman-mayor/601520371
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Rep. Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s next mayor is no stranger to rising above challenges
The voters in Minnesota’s capital city have spoken. In a historic win, Kaohly Her will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor for the City of St. Paul. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rep-kaohly-her-st-paul-040924630.html
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‘A blur of hard work’: Kaohly Vang Her’s late entry to St. Paul mayoral race pays off in historic win
Kaohly Vang Her, a Lao refugee turned state representative, will be the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-election-winner-kaohly-vang-her/
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Kaohly Her defeats Melvin Carter to become St. Paul’s first Hmong American mayor
Kaohly Her has unseated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, becoming the first Hmong-American and first woman ever elected mayor of the city. After trailing Carter in the first round of ranked-choice … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/kaohly-her-defeats-melvin-carter-220528063.html
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Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office
Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Her is making history. Her is the first woman and the first Hmong American elected to lead the capital city. She narrowly beat fellow DFLer incumbent two-term Mayor Melvin … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/05/kaohly-her-first-woman-and-hmong-st-paul-mayorelect-shares-plans-for-office
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Rep. Kaohly Her wins stunning upset in St. Paul mayoral race, making history
Rep. Kaohly Her scored a major upset over Mayor Melvin Carter Tuesday, emerging as St. Paul’s first Hmong-American and first woman mayor. Full story: https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/11/05/kaohly-her-becomes-st-paul-mayor/87103357007/
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Democratic Rep.: Think You’re American? Maybe Not According to Trump | Opinion
To suggest that some refugees are more “deserving” is to erase the contributions of refugees who have given back to America. Full story: https://www.newsweek.com/democratic-rep-think-youre-american-maybe-not-according-to-trump-opinion-10974052
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Hundreds honor Vietnam War, Secret War veterans in Minnesota
Toung, a former officer of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, migrated to the United States when American troops left Vietnam in 1975. “We were invisible,” he said about veteran refugees. “We didn’t … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesotans-commemorate-southeast-asian-conflicts-50-years-later/601512690
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Diane’s Place celebrates Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year honor
MINNEAPOLIS — Add another honor to the long list for Diane’s Place. The Hmong American restaurant in northeast Minneapolis has been named Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year. The restaurant, … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/dianes-place-food-wine-2025-restaurant-of-the-year-honor/89-38a9b24e-5ded-4e31-a037-1a13f8235e99
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Diane’s Place celebrates Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year honor
Cardiologist: 9 American foods you ‘couldn’t pay me to eat’—after 20 years of treating heart attacks Rise of ‘shadow banking’ brings new financial risks, experts say … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/diane-s-place-celebrates-food-wine-s-2025-restaurant-of-the-year-honor/vi-AA1OIX2w
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Who is Suni Lee? Olympic gold medalist makes Victoria’s Secret fashion show debut in 2025
Suni Lee, two-time Olympic gold medalist and the first Hmong-American all- around gymnastics champion, made her runway debut as a Victoria’s Secret Pink model in the 2025 show. Celebrating diversity … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/celebrities/who-is-suni-lee-olympic-gold-medalist-makes-victoria-s-secret-fashion-show-debut-in-2025/ar-AA1Oy0VM
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How Oral History Can Empower Women’s Voices
Smithsonian intern shares her experience observing an oral history interview for We Do Declare, highlighting how women’s voices are preserved and amplified through storytelling. Full story: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/10/08/how-oral-history-can-empower-womens-voices/
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Tulsa Hmong community gears up for annual New Year celebration
Tags: American, association, celebrate, celebration, community, food, Hmong, Hmong American, New Year, performances, sports, story, TulsaTulsa’s Hmong community will celebrate the annual Hmong New Year on October 25-26 with food, performances, sports, and cultural activities at the Hmong American Association in Inola. The Hmong … Full story: https://www.newson6.com/story/68e66529871700255ac3db3f/tulsa-hmong-new-year