Tag: black
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Viterbo University hosts Black History Month community celebration
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Viterbo University hosted a Black History Month Community Celebration Wednesday night, bringing together community members for an evening of music, food and networking. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/viterbo-university-hosts-black-history-month-community-celebration/article_15d141e2-a03d-4cdb-bb47-7c845d97c0fd.html
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Bill would require more in-depth Black history instruction in Wisconsin schools
As the Trump administration pulls down displays on Black history, Wisconsin state Sen. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) are renewing their push for Wisconsin to bolster … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bill-require-more-depth-black-111501832.html
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In northern Vietnam, this vertiginous route runs through breathtaking landscapes
In the far north of Vietnam, the Dong Van karst plateau geopark offers a mineral landscape of rare power. Black mountains, suspended crops, Hmong villages and impressive roads: an exceptional route to … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/in-northern-vietnam-this-vertiginous-route-runs-through-breathtaking-landscapes/ar-AA1TbJiC
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Bill to examine the disappearance and murders of Black women and girls receives public hearing
At a Tuesday hearing, Wisconsin Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison), who has long advocated creating a task force on missing and murdered Black women and girls, read testimony on behalf of … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/bill-to-examine-the-disappearance-and-murders-of-black-women-and-girls-receives-public-hearing/article_851add34-5255-5ee1-8343-eee76b9aa0cc.html
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Fresno Unified restructures Black student achievement department to protect federal funding
Following Trump administration threats and a discrimination lawsuit, the district renamed and restructured the department. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69253dafa6d8424ba71d297a35a6e839&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2f2025%2ffederal-funding-threat-prompts-fresno-unified-changes%2f745675&c=8394710594391481764&mkt=en-us
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Meeting the Black Hmong: A Culture Few Outsiders Truly Know
In this video, I travel deep into the mountains to meet the Black Hmong, one of the most unique and culturally rich ethnic groups in Asia. I share their traditions, daily life, and the incredible … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/meeting-the-black-hmong-a-culture-few-outsiders-truly-know/vi-AA1zaTlV
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The 9 restaurants to eat at this very moment
Restaurants that trumpet Black cuisine from either the African diaspora or the African-American canon are somewhat easy to find. Afro-Latin cuisine, less so. Jhonny Reyes, with his Seattle restaurant, … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/the-9-restaurants-to-eat-at-this-very-moment/ar-AA1MG2Sz
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Fearless Black Hmong Kids Will Leave You Speechless
Cancer Dietitian Reveals Two Things She Tells People To Avoid Consuming Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release Two Friends Went Fishing on the Mississippi River. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Fearless Black Hmong Kids Will Leave You Speechless
A Massive New Study Says This Is What Happens to People Who Drink Black Coffee Every Day America’s last living ace pilot from World War II dies at age 103 Two Friends Went Fishing on the Mississippi … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Diaspora on display: Hmong, Nigerian and Oromo art exhibits land in the Twin Cities
Artists from Ethiopia, Kenya honor culture in St. Paul show; Hmong artists gather at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum; and a Nigerian photographer captures Minneapolis and the Black diaspora. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-oromo-nigerian-hmong-art/
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Minnesota State Fair’s new foods for 2025: Photos
Here are the official new fair foods for 2025: Savory deep-fried bites of ground black-eyed peas, onions, jalapeños, cilantro and seasonings. Served with a spicy red chili sauce atop a bed of mixed … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-2025
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Lilada Gee named Chief Cultural Officer of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Rev. Lilada Gee, a longtime Madison community leader, preacher, artist, and founder of Defending Black Girlhood, has been named Chief Cultural Officer of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, … Full story: https://madison365.com/lilada-gee-named-chief-cultural-officer-of-the-center-for-black-excellence-and-culture/
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Hmong fest, Somali dance, ArtWhirl headline busy Twin Cities arts weekend
Hmong American Day Festival in St. Paul; annual Art-A-Whirl; art and music at Midtown Global Market; Somali dance at The Cedar; Guthrie play explores Black family legacy. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-twin-cities-hmong-festival-art-a-whirl-somali-dance-guthrie/
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Homeownership data reveals widened racial gap for Black Minnesotans
A new report shows dramatic variance in homeownership rates among cultural groups such as Dakota, Somali and Hmong Minnesotans. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/homeownership-data-reveals-racial-gap-black-african-american-minnesotans/601337769
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SF mayor Breed fights for reelection against Levi’s heir Lurie
SAN FRANCISCO — The first Black woman elected mayor of San Francisco is fighting a self-funded philanthropist for reelection while in nearby Oakland, the first Hmong American mayor of a major city is … Full story: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/11/06/sf-mayor-breed-fights-for-reelection-against-levis-heir-lurie/
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Minnesota’s Hmong, Black communities weigh in on Trump and faith in heated KFAI radio debate
On aa another charged episode of *The Conversation with Al McFarlane* on KFAI Radio, Minnesota’s Hmong and Black communities engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue around identity, politics, and fait … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/opinion/columnists/minnesota-s-hmong-black-communities-weigh-in-on-trump-and-faith-in-heated-kfai-radio/article_aede47dc-9c57-11ef-8003-77a6eaf42219.html