Tag: Asian
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KRON4 sits with the first Hmong American crowned Miss Asian Global
KRON4 anchor Stephanie Lin speaks with the first Hmong American to be crowned Miss Asian Global, Raine Xiong. The Stanford student discusses her pageant journey and her future goals. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kron4-sits-first-hmong-american-181650369.html
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Sheboygan South High alum emerges as first Hmong woman to win 2024 Miss Asian Global Pageant
Raine Xiong, a 2023 South High School graduate, was the first Hmong woman to win the title. She was also named Miss Hmong 2023. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/sheboygan-south-high-alum-emerges-094538493.html
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Sheboygan South High alum emerges as first Hmong woman to win 2024 Miss Asian Global Pageant
SHEBOYGAN – A South High alum won the 2024 Miss Asian Global Pageant, becoming the first Hmong woman to claim the title in the competition’s nearly 40-year history. Raine said winning the … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/local/2024/09/19/sheboygan-native-raine-xiong-wins-2024-miss-asian-global-pageant-first-hmong-woman/75274733007/
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Exhibition celebrating Asian history and culture now open in Hanford
A celebration of Asian History and culture is open now in Hanford.The second installment of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County opened on Friday in Downtown Han … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/exhibition-celebrating-asian-history-and-culture-now-open-in-hanford
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Students and faculty react to Act 266
Hmong professors and students at UWO said that they are excited for the steps being taken to include Hmong and Asian American history in the Wisconsin education curriculum from grades K -12. Last … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/arts-and-culture/2024/09/12/students-and-faculty-react-to-act-266
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Minority athletes hope their Olympic journeys will sway hearts and minds
Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles have ignited waves of Black participation in gymnastics. Sunisa Lee, who in Tokyo became the first Hmong-American and first Asian American to win women’s all-around gold … Full story: https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/sports/minority-athletes-hope-their-olympic-journeys-will-sway-hearts-and-minds.html
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‘Breath of fresh air’: Kamala Harris’ presidential run inspires Minnesota’s South Asian community
South Asian and Indian voters in Minnesota say they’re excited that Kamala Harris is running for president. Minnesota has 53,000 Indian Americans. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/election-2024/kamala-harris-minnesota-indian-south-asian-voters/
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Asian American leaders worry that U.S. Census Bureau’s refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members last month, and said his office would not change how it classified several ethnic groups. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/asian-american-leaders-worry-that-us-census-refusal-to-reclassify-groups-could-harm-access-to-resources/601130323
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Mekong Night Festival celebrates Southeast Asian culture in Altoona
The festival ran all day in Altoona’s River Prairie Park to celebrate Hmong and Southeast Asian culture in the Chippewa Valley. It included dancing performances, live music, a traditional outfit … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/news/mekong-night-festival-celebrates-southeast-asian-culture-in-altoona/article_36933ff4-5cf5-11ef-9c83-d34e3afacba7.html
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Asia’s Best Brings a Pan-Asian Hub to Fortuna
At roughly 8,500 square feet, the newly opened Asia’s Best grocery store in Fortuna (727 S. Fortuna Blvd.) can be a little overwhelming in … Full story: https://www.northcoastjournal.com/eat-drink/asias-best-brings-a-pan-asian-hub-to-fortuna-30594608
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Rep. Hong hosts second Korean BBQ to celebrate AAPI vote
Representative Francesca Hong hosted her second annual Korean BBQ Bash to bring focus on Asian American voting efforts and reach her new constituents. Hong’s new district now encompasses more of the … Full story: https://madison365.com/rep-hong-hosts-second-korean-bbq-to-celebrate-aapi-vote/
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Mary Sanchez: If Kamala Harris is a DEI vice president, is Usha Vance a DEI bride?
That’s a leg up to success that doesn’t play out for all Asian groups. Others — Hmong, Vietnamese, Koreans — had different starts in life, with the first generation migrating often without English … Full story: https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/11/mary-sanchez-if-kamala-harris-is-a-dei-vice-president-is-usha-vance-a-dei-bride/
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Suni Lee reveals which food will be her post-Olympics celebration meal: ‘So Asian of me’
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee says she’s been “craving pho” as her post-Olympics celebration meal, and her fans are sending Paris Vietnamese food recommendations. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/suni-lee-reveals-food-her-235328864.html
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Olympic Medalist Suni Lee Inspires Hmong Community In Green Country
The gymnastics portion of the Paris Olympics has wrapped up, with USA Gymnastics taking home 10 medals this year. Suni Lee now has six medals in her Olympic career, making her the most decorated Asian … Full story: https://www.newson6.com/story/66b155e29e8e2a7a3f4cd2bb/olympic-medalist-suni-lee-inspires-hmong-community-in-green-country
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Suni Lee reveals which food will be her post-Olympics celebration meal: ‘So Asian of me’
Tags: American, Asian, celebration, food, gymnast, Her, Hmong, Hmong American, Lee, Olympics, performance, story, Suni LeeAfter an outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics, Suni Lee is craving one thing: a big, steaming bowl of pho. The 21-year-old Hmong American gymnast has secured three more medals at this year’s … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/suni-lee-reveals-food-her-235328864.html
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OLYMPIC GALLERY: U.S. gymnast Suni Lee makes history while competing in individual all-around
When Lee won the individual all-around gold medal in Tokyo, she became the first Hmong-American and Asian woman to win the title. Here’s a look at her journey in the women’s individual all-around … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/paris-olympics-gymnastics-suni-lee/61765735
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Gymnast Suni Lee Has a Net Worth Estimated in the Millions of Dollars: Report
In Tokyo, she became the “first woman of Asian descent and the first Hmong- American to win an Olympic all-around title,” USA Gymnastics reported. “Sunisa Lee started her gymnastics journey at her home … Full story: https://heavy.com/sports/olympics/suni-lee-net-worth-2024/