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Local donation helps fund awareness and education workshops amid a national surge in anti-Asian hate
Tags: American, Asian, association, education, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, national, neighborhoodMILWAUKEE — Due to the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, the Hmong American Friendship Association, in Milwaukee’s Near West Side neighborhood, is using donated funds to provide education and … Read Full Article
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Looking Out for Each Other
The day’s food distribution, getting culturally appropriate staple foods to some 60 local Lao and Hmong households, is a joint project between the NorCal Lao Foundation, New Rising Hmong Association, … Read Full Article
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Wisconsin school boards support Asians and Native American students
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards debated a resolution to support the teaching of Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Read Full Article
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Wisconsin Association of School Boards encourages school districts to add AAPI curriculum
The resolution started with the Milwaukee School Board, which introduced it to WASB. But the push for the curriculum in schools came from the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of … Read Full Article
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The American Bar Association’s Problematic Proposed “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Rules for Law Schools
The American Bar Association has proposed new “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” rules for law schools: Standard 206. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, … Read Full Article
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Our View: Being American not strictly a white thing
She also paired up with Gia Vang, a Hmong anchor on KARE in Minneapolis, to offer merchandise with the logo “Very Asian,” with proceeds going to the Asian American Journalists Association. Asian … Read Full Article
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Hmong Mutual receives grant to renovate low-income housing
Some area low-income families will be getting updated digs thanks to a state housing grant. Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association received $50,000 from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic … Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers announces $2 million to support mental, behavioral health services
The funds will go toward the Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Association, which supports communities including Hmong and Southeast Asian Wisconsinites. Gov. Evers noted WUCMAA will … Read Full Article
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UWL Student Association discusses name change to academic buildings
Oct. 6, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to discuss the renaming of buildings on campus as well as the vaccination rate at UWL. At the beginning of the meeting, the … Read Full Article
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9to5 announces new state director
Milwaukee, WI — 9to5 the Association for Working Women is happy to announce Christina Thor as the new State Director for the Wisconsin Chapter. Christina brings to our organization a demonstrated … Read Full Article
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Educating the Hmong community about Marsy’s Law
True Vue, Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association Executive Director, says it’s the first outreach event like this and she hopes it helps to spread the word about Marsy’s law. “I think … Read Full Article
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Alumni Association names 2021 Domer Dozen, who speak of life after Notre Dame
The Alumni Association and YoungND board named the 2021 Domer Dozen on Thursday, as part of an initiative meant to celebrate the accomplishments of young Notre Dame alumni. These 12 former students … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Women’s Association Moves Into The Pabst Mansion
The Hmong American Women’s Association or HAWA has a new home at the Pabst Mansion. The group says the new space will help them in their mission of investing in the safety and leadership of Southeast … Read Full Article
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Milwaukee Hmong Museum Reopens It’s Doors To Visitors
Over the weekend, the Hmong Museum in Milwaukee reopened its doors to visitors. The museum is a part of the Hmong Friendship Association, an organization supporting and empowering the Southeast Asian … Read Full Article
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ECPD and Hmong Mutual Assistance Association team up to host Hmong Youth Day
Eau Claire Police and the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association Hmong Youth Day Saturday to help strengthen the relationship between the Hmong community and the department. Read Full Article
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Minnesota’s ‘micro-farmers’ face drought without safety net
Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association executive director Kathy Zeman said efforts are underway to quantify small farming in Minnesota. She and others are hoping more information about its scope will … Read Full Article
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Hmong community looks to help refugees fleeing Afghanistan
It is especially true for those who were once refugees themselves. Lo Neng Kiatoukaysy is the executive director of the Hmong American Friendship Association in Milwaukee. At age six, Kiatoukaysy fled … Read Full Article