Tag: Asian
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A symphony of diversity, art and identity
A dashing red carpet and flower decorations accenting every table greeted attendees on the evening of April 19 as Klas Center hosted Asian Heritage Night. With the help of the Hamline University … Full story: https://hamlineoracle.com/13036/showcase/a-symphony-of-diversity-art-and-identity/
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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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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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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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‘10,000 Dreams’ at Northrop seeks to celebrate Asian choreography and end stereotypes
Tags: Asian, celebrate, celebration, company, dance, Minneapolis, Oakland, performances, story, Washington, week“10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography” comes to Northrop this week for two performances featuring three ballet companies — the Washington Ballet, BalletMet and Oakland Ballet Company. A … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/10000-dreams-a-celebration-of-asian-choreography-dance-minneapolis-washington-ballet-balletmet-oakland-ballet-company/600357187/
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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
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Wisconsin governor signs bill requiring schools to teach Asian American history
The Wisconsin governor has signed a bill requiring K-12 schools to teach Asian American history, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The bill, which Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed … Full story: https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4575687-wisconsin-governor-signs-bill-requiring-schools-to-teach-asian-american-history/
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1 in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty. Their experiences vary widely, research says
Pew Research Center found that poverty rates range greatly among Asian American groups. While 6% of Indian Americans live in poverty, the rate is 19% for Burmese Americans. Full story: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/27/1240606860/asian-americans-poverty-pew-research
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Biden launches new ad targeting Asian American and Pacific Islanders in battleground states
The Biden campaign has released a new ad targeting Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in battleground states, aimed at highlighting his investments in small businesses. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-launches-ad-targeting-asian-210915978.html
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Wisconsin legislature passes bill to implement Asian American history in public schools
A new proposal requiring the teaching of Asian American and Hmong American education in Wisconsin schools has passed through the Assembly and Senate. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-implement-asian-american-history-in-public-schools/article_8e39a558-e64f-11ee-8dc9-b37923bd5859.html
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Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 240, which requires schools to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-passes-bill-requiring-hmong-160956342.html
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Wisconsin Senate passes bill to require Asian American history in schools
The Wisconsin State Senate has unanimously approved a bill to require schools to teach the history of Asian American people. “This is a historic moment for Wisconsin made possible by multi-ethnic, … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsin-senate-passes-bill-to-require-asian-american-history-in-schools/
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From a marathon to a milestone: Wisconsin Legislature unanimously passes bill to mandate Asian American history in schools
In 2021, Illinois made history as the first state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) studies in their schools.And after a historic and unanimous passing of Assemb … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/from-a-marathon-to-a-milestone-wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-mandate-asian-american-history-in-schools
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The Legislature has wrapped up its session. Here are bills headed to Gov. Tony Evers or to voters
A bipartisan bill passed Tuesday would expand that to include Hmong Americans and Asian Americans. A bill that would bar transgender girls and attending K-12 schools from competing in sports … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/13/here-are-bills-from-the-legislature-headed-to-tony-evers-or-to-voters/72948996007/