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Voces de la Frontera, Hmong American Women’s Association, Leaders Igniting Transformation: Statement on demotion of Chief Morales
The organizations signed on to this letter understand that the demotion of Morales is simply not enough to fix the deep, structural problems with policing that plague our communities. That is why we … Read Full Article
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‘There’s a lot of ignorant people out there.’ Milwaukee’s Hmong residents deal with the coronavirus pandemic and racism
Tags: American, association, coronavirus, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, pandemic, people, racismHmong American Friendship Association has a 24-hour hotline that can be used for domestic violence, sexual assault — and now coronavirus concerns. Read Full Article
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Hmong American Farmers Association
Tags: American, association, community, family, farmers, Hmong, Hmong American, Laos, refugees, Thailand, Twin CitiesThe Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) is growing community wealth with Hmong American family farmers in the Twin Cities. Since Hmong refugees began resettling from Laos and Thailand to … Read Full Article
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Association of Indian American Doctors Condemn Police Brutality, Supporting Protests and Calls for Justice
An association of Indian American doctors is expressing outrage over structural racism in the U.S. and the killing of George Floyd and other Black Americans who have died at the hands of police … Read Full Article
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In isolation, members of Madison’s Hmong community care for, mourn elders in new ways
Vang, who works in public relations for the Hmong Association, skipped the funeral to make room for someone more “important to be there,” someone who performed an essential rite for guiding the … Read Full Article
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Gardeners look forward to opening of community plots
The Jeffers Road Community Garden benefits the individuals and families who have plots as well as the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association Kajsiab Project, Murphy said. While the … Read Full Article
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Minnesota’s farmers markets will be open soon. But they’re going to look different
Janssen Hang, the executive director of the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA), said farmers are bracing themselves for this season when people are hunkering down at home, and many have anxiety … Read Full Article
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DeRusha Eats: Hopkins High School Offers Global School Lunch Options
The district buys a lot of food directly from farmers. Their main local provider is Riverben Farm in Delano, but they also get tomatoes from the Hmong American Farmers Association, blueberries from … Read Full Article
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UAFS students push for inclusivity among enrolled population
But some students on the panel said events that represent their respective cultures haven’t always been well received. Tifany Yang, vice president of the Hmong Student Association, said an event put … Read Full Article
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DNC has potential to showcase more modern, diverse Milwaukee
At the Hmong American Friendship Association at 38th & Vliet, workers hope the DNC will also expose visitors to Wisconsin’s vibrant Hmong population. Dawn Yang, general manager of the Nyob Zoo Hmong … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Farmers Association named one of Minnesota winners of Google’s Impact Challenge
The Hmong American Farmers Association was one of five nonprofits selected to receive $175,000 through Google’s Impact Challenge in Minnesota, which asked local nonprofit innovators and social … Read Full Article
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The Hmong American Farmers Association was one of five nonprofits selected to receive $175,000 through Google’s Impact Challenge in Minnesota, which asked local nonprofit innovators and social … Read Full Article