Tag: community
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‘Very frustrating’: Hmong leaders worry U.S. Census’ refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members in July, and said the Census would not reclassify the Hmong and other ethnic groups. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/changing-minnesota/minnesota-hmong-community-us-census-bureau-robert-santos/
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Hmong Community Alliance Church
Orru leamen nu ahte don geavahat boares neahttalohkki. Vai beasat oaidnit buot mii Yras lea, de rávvet du ođasmahttit iežat neahttalohkki. JavaScript ii oro leamen doaimmas du neahttalohkkis. Jos … Full story: https://www.yr.no/sme/d%c3%a1lkedie%c4%91%c3%a1hus/tiibmotabealla/2-5256492/USA/Wisconsin/Sheboygan/Hmong%20Community%20Alliance%20Church?i=3
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Olympic champ Sunisa Lee’s success rings deep in U.S. Hmong community
After overcoming an incurable kidney disease, Sunisa Lee went on to earn multiple Olympic medals. Her strength and perseverance are a proud representation of the Hmong people, the U.S.’s allies during … Full story: https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/sunisa-lee-hmong-community/
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Olympic champ Sunisa Lee’s success rings deep in U.S. Hmong community
Gymnast Sunisa Lee, who earned Olympic medals, including two golds, in the last two games, was born and raised in the Minnesota Hmong community, which traces its roots to the Vietnam War. Full story: https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/sunisa-lee-hmong-community/
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Arts on the Square 2024
“Let’s Shine Together” – the 2024 Community Art Project. Attendees can be a part of the community art project by creating and adding their own gem with all the others created by community members. The … Full story: https://waupacanow.com/2024/08/12/arts-on-the-square-2024/
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Fans, dignitaries celebrate Olympian Suni Lee’s return home
“And having someone who’s from the Hmong community be in the Olympics especially, and then from Minnesota, too.” Supporters and family wait for Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee at the Minneapolis-St. Full story: https://www.brainerddispatch.com/sports/pro/fans-dignitaries-celebrate-olympian-suni-lees-return-home
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At soccer camps, local tournaments, Minnesota Aurora builds fan base — and sport’s future
The Minnesota Aurora FC, which has a diverse roster of local and international players, is inspiring many girls to pursue their soccer dreams. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/minnesota-aurora-womens-soccer-outreach-hmong-players/
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Homeland Cultural Center’s DanceFest returns with dance, music and more
The Homeland Cultural Center will present “DanceFest,” a showcase of cultural class offerings by different community groups. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the … Full story: https://www.presstelegram.com/2024/08/07/homeland-cultural-centers-dancefest-returns-with-dance-music-and-more/
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Olympic Medalist Suni Lee Inspires Hmong Community In Green Country
The gymnastics portion of the Paris Olympics has wrapped up, with USA Gymnastics taking home 10 medals this year. Suni Lee now has six medals in her Olympic career, making her the most decorated Asian … Full story: https://www.newson6.com/story/66b155e29e8e2a7a3f4cd2bb/olympic-medalist-suni-lee-inspires-hmong-community-in-green-country
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Suni Lee wins all-around bronze medal, Hmong community celebrates in St. Paul
Her success on an international stage has shed light on a group of people who have long been overlooked since fleeing Laos in the 1970s. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/08/01/olympics-suni-lee-wins-bronze-medal-hmong-community-celebrates-in-st-paul/
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At Suni Lee watch party in Maplewood, hundreds cheer her comeback journey to Paris bronze
For this year’s final, Lee had to compete against Biles. During the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Biles had left the race for mental health reasons and Lee made history, becoming the first Hmong … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/suni-lee-paris-olympics-individual-all-around-minnesota-watch-party/
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Suni Lee wins all-around bronze medal, Hmong community celebrates in St. Paul
As special as the moment was for Lee, however, it was equally special for the Hmong community across the world. “She’s a beacon of light to the Hmong community,” Lee’s uncle Pheng Chang said. “She’s … Full story: https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-suni-lee-wins-around-220800174.html
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Pastor of Maplewood parish sees great opportunity with Hmong community move
After about a year of discernment between the Hmong community of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Paul and parishioners of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Maplewood, the two communities merged at … Full story: https://thecatholicspirit.com/practicing-catholic/pastor-of-maplewood-parish-sees-great-opportunity-with-hmong-community-move/
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Suni Lee wins bronze medal in all-around at Olympics, Hmong community celebrates in St. Paul
As special as the moment was for Lee, it was equally special for the Hmong community across the world. “She’s a beacon of light to the Hmong community,” Lee’s uncle Pheng Chang said. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/08/01/olympics-suni-lee-wins-bronze-medal-hmong-community-celebrates-in-st-paul/
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Suni Lee’s community sends love from Maplewood to Paris
Family and friends of Sunisa Lee watch her compete in the Olympic women’s gymnastics team final during a watch party at Unison Restaurant in Maplewood. Team USA won the gold medal. More than 70 … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/suni-lee-s-community-sends-love-from-maplewood-to-paris/600387670
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Doug Emhoff visit to Hmong festival in Wisconsin causes chaos — derided as partisan ploy
WATERTOWN, Wis. – Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff visited central Wisconsin on Saturday for a Hmong community festival that he planned to attend long before his wife, Vice President Kamala … Full story: https://nypost.com/2024/07/30/us-news/emhoff-rallies-hmong-vote-in-wi-as-harris-campaign-target-asian-vote/
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Chef Yia Vang honors family, Minnesota’s Hmong community with Vinai
“Vinai, to the Hmong people, is this name where, ‘Hey, this is a sense of hope. This is a sense of rest.’ And we hope that we can reflect that in the restaurant,” Vang told KARE 11’s Karla Hult inside … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/dining/food-drink/yia-vang-honors-family-minnesotas-hmong-community-with-vinai/89-ad9f1fa8-13a9-48ea-be3e-df25b5d2c94b
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Chef Yia Vang honors family, Minnesota’s Hmong community with Vinai
MINNEAPOLIS — An award-winning chef is expanding his culinary reach with a new restaurant in northeast Minneapolis. And once again, Chef Yia Vang is honoring both his culture and his family in … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/dining/food-drink/yia-vang-honors-family-minnesotas-hmong-community-with-vinai/89-ad9f1fa8-13a9-48ea-be3e-df25b5d2c94b