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Connecting Hmong kids to culture through food
The Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) is helping to feed kids in East St. Paul child-care programs by delivering fresh, healthy produce that connects them to their culture. HAFA wanted to help … Read Full Article
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Opioid Settlement Committee Among NC Winners Of National County Awards
NCACC North Carolina Association of County Commissioners honored the award-winning committee of county leaders that have been handling the national opioid settlement – and also honored 48 other North … Read Full Article
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Family of woman, 70, killed in St. Paul hit-and-rush crash asks anyone with tips to come forward
Hang’s grandson is Rep. Jay Xiong, DFL-St. Paul. Her daughter and son, Pakou Hang and Janssen Hang, founded the Hmong American Farmers Association. “To say that Mrs. Hang was an incredible individual … Read Full Article
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United Way of Dane County awards grants to local organizations working to build racial equity in their communities
Among those being recognized are the African Center for Community Development, Latinos United for College Education Scholarships, Madison Gospel 5k Foundation and the Wisconsin Hmong Association. Read Full Article
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Hmong American Women’s Association works to create alternative safety resources
Tags: American, Asian, association, Hmong, Hmong American, leadership, Milwaukee, people, women, Xiong, YangThe Hmong American Women’s Association’s mission is to invest in the safety and leadership of Southeast Asian women, girls, queer and trans people in Milwaukee. Tammie Xiong and Leana Yang of HAWA … Read Full Article
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Hmong women’s group providing needed community resources
Tags: American, association, community, Hmong, Hmong American, justice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, women, YangGERRON: ZONG YANG SERVES AS THE MILWAUKEE BASED QUEER JUSTICE DIRECTOR FOR THE HMONG AMERICAN WOMEN’S SOASCIATION, THE FIRST AND ONLY ASSOCIATION OF IT’S KIND IN WISCONSIN. ZONG YANG: IT’S REALLY … Read Full Article
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The Hmong American Friendship Association helps families acclimate while preserving their culture
From the senior program to food pantry to the translation and referral services, HAFA stands in the gap between the needs of the Southeast Asian community and the available services. Read Full Article
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Tornado Demolishes Weed Farm in Oklahoma and News Station Catches It on Camera
Paul Thao of the Hmong American Association Oklahoma told KOCO that these workers are “part of the community, the Hmong community, and we are the nonprofit organization in Tulsa but they’re … Read Full Article
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Young Writers’ Conference debuts its first hybrid event
The Hmong-American award, the Chicanx Writer’s Association award and more were given to selected students. Following the event, various workshops for each high school were held on campus at multiple … Read Full Article
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Hmong Night Market showcases Diversity
A night filled with food, displays and demonstrations of cultural rituals and dances. Last Saturday, Hamline’s Hmong Student Association in collaboration with other multicultural organizations on … Read Full Article
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How 3 Milwaukee organizations are prioritizing the needs of immigrant and BIPOC voters
Tags: American, Asian, association, city, community, Hmong, Hmong American, immigrant, information, language, Milwaukee, people, table, Vang, womenPeople around a Hmong American Women’s Association information table. Vang says voter suppression in a bit more subtle in the Southeast Asian community, and talks about language access. “In the city … Read Full Article
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St. Paul’s Grand Old Day canceled again for 2022
St. Paul’s Grand Old Day celebration will not be held this year — the third consecutive year it’s been canceled. But organizers with the Grand Avenue Business Association say they’re planning to bring … Read Full Article
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Journey Across the World will showcase multiculturalism in performances at the Paramount
Representatives of the Chinese Student Scholar Association, Pakistani Student Association, Indian Heritage Club, Latin American Student Association and Hmong Student Organization will all participate … Read Full Article
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Wausau welcomes new non-profit for Hmong and Southeast Asian communities
Tags: American, Asian, association, communities, Hmong, Hmong American, home, house, non-profit, Wausau, WisconsinThe Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Association (WUCMAA) had an open house on Friday in the Hmong American Center, their new home. The non-profit serves Hmong and Southeast Asian … Read Full Article
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Celebrating Asian cultures, Spokane’s Lunar New Year event returns to Riverfront Park after nearly 90 years
The Spokane Hmong Association represented the Hmong culture through jewelry and clothing. A story cloth stitched together a tale about farmers tending to the land and cattle to support the community. Read Full Article
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First Afghan refugees arrive in Eau Claire
The group includes large contingents of Lutherans, Quakers and Unitarians as well as representatives from the mosque, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, UW-Eau Claire and the … Read Full Article
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NSU to host Multicultural Recruitment Day on Feb. 23
Rhone said some of the multicultural groups highlighted will include We are Hmong, the Association of Black Collegians and the Native American Student Association. Other programming for the event will … Read Full Article