Tag: children
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As Hmong immigrants in NC get older, their adult children shoulder the labor of interpretation
Many Hmong refugees settled in western North Carolina in the decades following the Vietnam War. Now that they’re getting older and are dealing with more health issues, they’ve become more reliant on … Full story: https://www.wunc.org/2024-03-14/as-ncs-hmong-immigrants-get-older-their-adult-children-shoulder-the-labor-of-interpretation
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In her new book, ‘The Rock in My Throat,’ Kao Kalia Yang shares her struggle with selective mutism
The disorder, which usually effects young children, is experienced by a disproportionate number of English-language learners. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2024/03/in-her-new-book-the-rock-in-my-throat-kao-kalia-yang-shares-her-struggle-with-selective-mutism/
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Funerals scheduled for four children killed in Saint Paul house fire, 3-year-old now back home with family
The Vang family and leaders in the Twin Cities Hmong community provided an update on the mother and two surviving children. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/funerals-scheduled-for-four-children-killed-saint-paul-house-fire-3-year-old-back-home-family/89-26022dc2-20ab-4eae-a92e-0b368e3c6aeb
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Survivors speak out against child marriage
OLYMPIA — Twenty women sporting wedding gowns and lustrous veils, with chains around their wrists and tape over their mouths, gathered in protest of Washington State law that allows children to be … Full story: https://www.chinookobserver.com/news/state/survivors-speak-out-against-child-marriage/article_fca8a4e6-c776-11ee-adc0-7fef84803053.html
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Above and Beyond Children’s Museum Executive Director to Step Down
The Executive Director of Sheboygan’s Above and Beyond Children’s Museum has announced her resignation from that office. Jackie Erdman made the announcement on Monday, after h … Full story: https://whbl.com/2024/01/29/above-and-beyond-childrens-museum-executive-director-to-step-down/
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with St. Paul father who lost 4 children in house fire
“No parent should ever have to bury their kids,” Walz said. “My prayers and my office’s full support are with Mr. Vang, his family, and his community.” … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-governor-tim-walz-pa-cheng-vang-deadly-st-paul-house-fire/
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First responders to donate $10,000 to St. Paul house fire victims
Firefighters and community members joined the family of Pa Cheng Vang to mourn the death of four children and pray for the recovery of three other people injured in the Jan. 3 fire. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/13/first-responders-to-donate-10000-to-st-paul-house-fire-victims
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House fire that killed 4 kids in St. Paul likely caused by unattended candle
A St. Paul North End house fire that’s resulted in the deaths of four children was likely caused by an unattended candle. The update was provided by the city’s fire department on Thursday, with more … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65a21eb797bf42b989528b20a40d1798&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-news%2fhouse-fire-that-killed-4-kids-in-st-paul-likely-caused-by-unattended-candle&c=17799531597476173995&mkt=en-us
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Donations sought for St. Paul family that lost four children in house fire; vigil planned
A vigil is scheduled Saturday for St. Paul’s Vang family, who lost four children in a house fire. Donations are also being requested. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/news/st-paul-fire-vang-family-vigil-donation-fundraiser/
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Vigil on Saturday to support St. Paul family who lost 4 children after house fire
A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Saturday to support the family whose four children died after a fire in their St. Paul home. It’s being held at American Indian Magnet School, where twins who … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/vigil-saturday-support-st-paul-182000511.html
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Vigil on Saturday to support St. Paul family who lost 4 children after house fire
The 1-3 p.m. gathering is open to the public and people can bring clothes or gifts for the two surviving children. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/01/11/vang-family-vigil-st-paul-house-fire/
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Fourth sibling, a 1-year-old boy, dies after St. Paul house fire
His sister, Ntshiab Si Vang, 5, and brother, Muaj Tshos Ntuj Vang, 4, died Friday. Ntshiab’s twin sister, Sivntxhi Vang, lost her life late Wednesday. Pa Cheng Vang’s wife and two other young children … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/01/08/fourth-sibling-a-1-year-old-boy-dies-after-st-paul-house-fire/
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Three children now dead from early morning St. Paul house fire
The father who lost three children pleaded with the community to teach their children to call 911 and escape their home in a fire. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/01/06/three-children-now-dead-from-early-morning-st-paul-house-fire/
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3 young children dead, 1 toddler in critical condition following St. Paul house fire
Five-year-old twins and a 4 year old are the victims. The youngest child, 1-and-a-half years old, is not expected to survive. The mother and other children are hospitalized and responsive. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/06/3-young-children-dead-1-toddler-in-critical-condition-following-st-paul-house-fire
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Third child dies after St. Paul house fire, fourth still in critical condition
Two other children have shown signs of improvement, their father said at a news conference on Saturday. Their mother remains in serious condition. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/third-child-dies-after-st-paul-house-fire-fourth-still-in-critical-condition/600332887/