Tag: Asian
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Asian Americans have the most income mobility in Minnesota
Asian Minnesotans have higher income mobility rates than not only other racial groups in the state but also Asian Americans in other states. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/asian-americans-minnesota-highest-income-mobility/600365620/
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Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy groups have long used the month as a platform to bring resources to underserved communities and educate the public. Full story: https://metrophiladelphia.com/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month/
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Hmong American Day celebration held in southeast Fresno
(KFSN) — An event in Southeast Fresno was celebrating culture this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hmong American Day was held Saturday at the Fresno Center on Kings Canyon Road. Full story: https://abc30.com/post/hmong-american-day-celebration-held-in-southeast-fresno/14801697/
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A Q and A with Joe Lee, Fresno’s liaison to the Asian/Pacific Islander community | Opinion
Joe Lee is a worthy representative of the Hmong community in Fresno because his life story reflects what so many in his culture have experienced. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/q-joe-lee-fresno-liaison-123000792.html
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Hmong leaders calling for apology after legislators rushed off stage at Asian Pacific Islander Day event
The incident followed a disagreement during a committee meeting on how to commemorate 50 years of Hmong and Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-leaders-calling-for-apology-after-legislators-rushed-off-stage-at-asian-pacific-islander-day-event/600363744/
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Hmong leaders calling for apology after legislators rushed off stage at Asian Pacific Islander Day event
A Hmong American political committee is calling for an apology from the chair of the state’s Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, saying that she rushed a group of Hmong elected officials off … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-leaders-calling-for-apology-after-legislators-rushed-off-stage-at-asian-pacific-islander-day-event/600363744/
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Honoring AAPI Month in the city of Fresno
A celebration of diversity for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — showcased the city’s many cultures, woven in the fabric of Fresno. Full story: https://abc30.com/aapi-month-city-of-fresno-honoring-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage/14757644/
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Duy Nguyen: New Hmong American and Asian American history bill is about healing
My family left Vietnam as refugees in the 1980s because we did not believe in the political construct that ultimately took over. It took us four attempts to flee Vietnam to finally be united as a … Full story: https://madison365.com/duy-nguyen-new-hmong-american-and-asian-american-history-bill-is-about-healing/
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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 Asian American and Pacific Islander month was established, but anti-Asian hate continues to rise. Full story: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/nearly-50-years-later-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month-features-revelry-and-racial-justice/3403010/
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20 books to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Twenty books, including adult fiction, nonfiction, teen and children’s titles, explore heritage and culture of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities … Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/life/2024/05/01/cadl-book-recommendations-aapi-heritage-month/73518612007/
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Lao entrepreneur who’s proud to live in Lancaster
I WAS PROBABLY THE ONLY LAOS KID IN MY SCHOOL DISTRICT. AND THEN THERE WERE A FEW HMONG STUDENTS. A LOT OF MY JUST SEEING OTHER ASIANS WERE JUST BEING AROUND MY OWN FAMILY. FROM 2020 TO 2023, THE … Full story: https://www.wgal.com/article/lao-entrepreneur-is-proud-to-live-in-lancaster-aapi-heritage-month/60657916
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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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‘Disrespectful’: Calls for an apology after Hmong legislators rushed off stage during Asian Pacific Islander Day
A petition is calling for a public apology from the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans after its chair attempted to rush Hmong legislators off stage during API Day at the Minnesota Capitol. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/disrespectful-calls-for-an-apology-after-hmong-legislators-rushed-off-stage-during-asian-pacific-islander-day/
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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