Tag: black
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‘Blasian March’ unites Black, Asian and Blasian communities in Sacramento
A march that brought together Black, Asian and Blasian (Black and Asian) communities was held in Sacramento, California, on Saturday. Saturday’s march featured a panel discussion and the unveiling of … Read Full Article
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‘We need a person to be visible in the community,’ says Blooming Minds owner Mindy Kue.
Cultural competency practices are incorporated into services to support individuals who are part of LGBTQ, Black, Hispanic, Hmong and low-income communities. Many clinicians and staff are also … Read Full Article
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Alameda County to swear in 1st Black female DA, 1st Latina sheriff
Alameda County on Tuesday will have swearing in ceremonies to begin the tenures of its first Black female district attorney and its first Latina sheriff. Read Full Article
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Alameda DA Pamela Price Sworn In, Makes History As First Black DA in County
By David M. Executive Editor Oakland, CA – Pamela Price made history on Monday, being sworn in by Oakland Mayor-Elect Sheng Thao, who herself made history as the first Hmong to be elected ma … Read Full Article
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Oscar shortlisted ‘Children of the Mist’ opens Jan. 6 at Zeitgeist Theatre
In early scenes in the documentary “Children of the Mist,” Di is a vivacious girl with a wide smile and black ponytail, living with her Hmong family in rural northern … Read Full Article
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Another new charter school is being discussed in Appleton to address achievement gaps for Black students
The hope for a new charter school is to put Black children at the center of their own education to help them feel safe, confident and like they belong. Read Full Article
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Cop who held Floyd’s torso to be sentenced for manslaughter
He’s serving a three-year state sentence at the same time. Kueng, who is Black, was sentenced to three years on the federal counts; Thao, who is Hmong American, got a 3 1/2-year federal sentence. Read Full Article
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Ex-cop Who Kneeled On George Floyd’s Back Gets 3.5-year Term
The former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another officer kneeled on the Black man’s neck was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in prison. Read Full Article
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Former Minneapolis cop J. Alexander Kueng, who kneeled on George Floyd’s back, gets 3.5-year sentence
J. Alexander Kueng, a former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another officer kneeled on the Black man’s neck, was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in … Read Full Article
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5 things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, including ‘Black Nativity’ and ‘Nutcracker’
More holiday traditions return this weekend, including the Hmong New Year celebration at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Read Full Article
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AT&T grants aim to bridge digital divide among Milwaukee communities
AT&T joined Mayor Cavalier Johnson Monday, Nov. 14 in announcing a big grant to bridge the digital divide for Black and Hmong youth. “Today I am proud to announce $50,000 from the AT&T Foundation in … Read Full Article
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Weekend Picks: Land of 10,000 Laughs, a Black composer showcase, craft market
The Twin Cities get a comedy infusion as the 10,000 Laughs festival hits breweries, theaters, bars and clubs. Nearly 80 comedians will be performing over the course of three days, with nationally … Read Full Article
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10 new Minnesota State Fair foods: Hit or miss?
Hot takes on pickle pizza, dessert hummus, cheese curd tacos, vegan fried chicken, a black licorice ice cream sundae and more new things you can put in your pie hole at the Great Minnesota … Read Full Article
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New Data: Was 2022’s Summer Learning ‘Explosion’ Enough To Reverse COVID Losses?
In Tulsa this summer, young people explored museums and grew garden veggies. In Baltimore, they built robots and learned Black history. In St. Paul, they immersed themselves in languages like French, … Read Full Article
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Twin Cities’ photographer sees the Hmong diaspora in Western landscapes
Called “Paj qaum ntuj,” or “Flowers of the Sky,” the Walker exhibit showcases Her’s black-and-white landscape photos of the Mount Shasta region in northern California. It’s a departure from Her’s … Read Full Article
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Ex-Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane gets 2 1/2 years on George Floyd killing charge
Thomas Lane, who is white, held George Floyd’s legs as Officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd for nearly 9 1/2 minutes on May 25, 2020. Bystander video of Floyd, who was Black, pleading that he … Read Full Article
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10 red carpet looks from the BET Awards that missed the mark — sorry
Summer Walker is facing accusations of cultural appropriation for wearing traditional Hmong jewelry on the red carpet. The “Girls Need Love” singer wore black and gold body jewelry, a matching … Read Full Article