Tag: communities
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How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
Her life would come full circle years later. She would go on to earn a master’s degree in social work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before returning to Wausau to help Hmong women through … Full story: https://madison365.com/how-hmong-women-in-wisconsin-are-tackling-domestic-violence-in-their-communities/
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Lumped together: Why Wisconsin Hmong feel the limited U.S. race categories do not represent them
Hmong, Armenian, Black Arab, and Brazilian communities in the U.S. say they are not represented accurately in the official numbers. While the revisions were widely applauded, these communities say the … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/newswire/lumped-together-wisconsin-hmong-feel-limited-u-s-race-categories-not-represent/
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Cultural competent care: how this Sacramento nonprofit helps AAPI communities combat suicide
A Sacramento-counseling service provides culturally informed services to Vietnamese, Hmong and Cantonese residents. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/cultural-competent-care-sacramento-nonprofit-120000324.html
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Armenians, Hmong, other groups think US race, ethnicity categories don’t represent them
Hmong, Armenian, Black Arab and Brazilian communities in the U.S. say they are not represented accurately in the official numbers. While the revisions were widely applauded, these communities say the … Full story: https://www.semissourian.com/story/3041775.html
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Armenians, Hmong feel US race, ethnicity categories don’t represent them
Hmong as well as Armenian, Arab American and Brazilian communities say they feel excluded or diminished when it comes to how they are counted in their own country. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) [ RICHARD … Full story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/nation-world/2024/05/27/armenians-hmong-feel-us-race-ethnicity-categories-dont-represent-them/
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AAPI Women Lead’s groundbreaking IPAR Report expands definitions of gender-based violence, centers community approach
AAHPI communities are experiencing racial and gendered violence in mundane and invisible ways which are often hidden when compared to the hypervisible forms of “hate crimes.” The type of violence … Full story: https://madison365.com/aapi-women-leads-groundbreaking-ipar-report-expands-definitions-of-gender-based-violence-centers-community-approach/
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Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome—this Minnesota park is an example
What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities … Full story: https://phys.org/news/2024-05-successful-city-diverse-communities-safe.html
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Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy groups have long used the month as a platform to bring resources to underserved communities and educate the public. Full story: https://metrophiladelphia.com/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month/
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Hmong leaders calling for apology after legislators rushed off stage at Asian Pacific Islander Day event
The incident followed a disagreement during a committee meeting on how to commemorate 50 years of Hmong and Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-leaders-calling-for-apology-after-legislators-rushed-off-stage-at-asian-pacific-islander-day-event/600363744/
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20 books to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Twenty books, including adult fiction, nonfiction, teen and children’s titles, explore heritage and culture of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities … Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/life/2024/05/01/cadl-book-recommendations-aapi-heritage-month/73518612007/
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Evers signs Act 266 into law
Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 266 into law April 4 which states that Hmong and Asian American history shall be part of the Wisconsin K-12 curriculum. “The Hmong and Asian American communities are a … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/news/2024/04/24/evers-signs-act-266-into-law
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Need for Hmong interpreters grows as community in US ages
Several waves of Hmong people settled in the US after the Vietnam War. One of the largest communities is in North Carolina. Because the older generations did not grow up in the US, their English is … Full story: https://theworld.org/media/2024-03-21/need-hmong-interpreters-grows-community-us-ages
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How Hmong and Karen community leaders are fighting youth addiction
Say Klo Wah, François Vang, Dr. Dziwe Ntaba and Abdirahman Mukhtar take part in a panel discussion on substance abuse and addiction in the Karen and Hmong communities at Washington Technology Magnet … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/03/19/how-hmong-and-karen-community-leaders-are-fighting-youth-addiction
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DNR reaching out to Hmong, Karen communities
The Minnesota DNR is reaching out to minority communities in hopes of filling two jobs positions by the end of the day on March 12. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/video/1424457
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Minnesota DNR expands outreach to Karen and Hmong communities for job opportunities
The Minnesota DNR is expanding its outreach to the Karen and Hmong communities to look for candidates who are interested in the Fish and Wildlife division, and other recreational opportunities within … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-dnr-karen-hmong-communities-job-opportunities
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Minnesota DNR expands outreach to Karen, Hmong communities with new jobs
The Minnesota DNR is expanding outreach to the Karen and Hmong communities with two full-time job postings for community outreach coordinators. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/climate-environment/minnesota-dnr-job-postings-karen-hmong-community-outreach-coordinator/
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First business incubator in state aimed at immigrant startups coming to Tulsa
The first small-business incubator aimed at immigrant communities in the state will be announced in east Tulsa on Wednesday. The incubator for startups and entrepreneurs will be located at Plaza Santa … Full story: https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/business/first-business-incubator-in-state-aimed-at-immigrant-startups-coming-to-tulsa/article_3a6e70e2-ca03-11ee-a5f9-4bd8dac8d3b8.html
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Don’t waste California’s broadband opportunity
California needs to focus fast on the communities and people who don’t have the broadband connection they deserve. Full story: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/02/13/dont-waste-californias-broadband-opportunity/