Tag: community
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US updates ethnic data on Asian Americans
The update comes as the AAPI community ranks as the fastest-growing racial group in the US, with more than 20 different Asian ethnic groups. The community is expected to number over 40 million people … Full story: https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202406/07/WS666277b6a31082fc043cb6f1.html
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DFL chair, Gov. Walz call for Mitchell resignation
Plus: New connector between Terminals 1 and 2 at MSP approved; Hmong community members advocate for a more accurate census designation; PWHL Minnesota celebration at Rice Park Plaza; and more. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2024/05/dfl-chair-gov-walz-call-for-mitchell-resignation/
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Hmong community among groups pushing for change in U.S. Census
Some in the Hmong community are backing a suggested change to the census because they say they’re not properly being represented. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-community-among-groups-pushing-change-in-census/89-006d22ee-0494-4dc5-8776-878a4c85219b
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Hmong community among groups pushing for change in U.S. Census
Yao Yaj is the executive director of the Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce and says Hmong people mostly identify as Southeast Asian because of migration and other parts of their history. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-community-among-groups-pushing-change-in-census/89-006d22ee-0494-4dc5-8776-878a4c85219b
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Strawberry success: How Iu Mien families grew a network of strawberry farming in Sacramento
Today, there are more than 15,000 Iu Mien people in the greater Sacramento area and about 100 Iu Mien strawberry farms in the Sacramento and Sonoma valleys. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/sacramento-iu-mien-families-grew-strawberry-farming/103-787bd89b-c03e-481d-b541-e8e45a00d40f
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The AAPI population in Mass. is growing and changing. Charts and maps show which Asians are fueling change and where.
The rapidly growing Asian community in Massachusetts is reshaping suburbs and driving economic growth, experts say, but it’s not just one ethnic group that’s singlehandedly driving the growth. Full story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/28/metro/massachusetts-greater-boston-aapi-asian-population-data-chart-map/
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Culture through cloth: Hmong artisans pass down traditions of ‘flower cloths’ and ‘story cloths’
Paj Ntaub, Hmong for ‘flower cloth,’ is a tradition with many variations stretching back centuries. Two Hmong textile artists are making sure it isn’t forgotten. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/hmong-artisans-traditions-flower-story-cloths/103-acb993f6-9494-4235-8ad5-22e1f827f418
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Hmong National Memorial Day Festival event draws thousands
An event called the Hmong National Memorial Day Festival took place over the weekend at the Winnebago County Community Park in Oshkosh. Thousands attended. Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/oshkosh/hmong-national-memorial-day-festival-event-draws-thousands
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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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Hmong Arts Festival celebrates the qeej with master players, acrobatic performances
Qeej players take center stage at RiverCentre; soul acts perform at U.S. Bank Stadium; and the Red Eye features “Works-in-Progress” this weekend … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/weekend-arts-twin-cities-hmong-festival-soul-music-red-eye-theater/
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Inside Hmong Cornhole, the largest cornhole club in Minnesota
Hmong Cornhole has strengthened the Hmong community’s social bonds in Minnesota and beyond, welcoming players of all backgrounds to participate in inclusive, weekly events and tournaments. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/23/inside-hmong-cornhole-the-largest-cornhole-club-in-minnesota
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The Hmong headwrap is a key piece of Milwaukee’s evolving community
Then decorated with a black-and-white striped ribbon, it was one piece of the elaborate traditional clothing Vang would wear to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Today, the phuam txoo suab is more hat … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/05/23/the-hmong-headwrap-is-a-key-piece-of-milwaukees-evolving-community/73808273007/
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Community celebrates Hmong-American day at the Omni Center
ONALASKA, Wis. (WXOW) – Members from the surrounding community celebrated Hmong-American Day at the Omni Center on Saturday. The event featured traditional Hmong dancing, music, and food. There were … Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/community-celebrates-hmong-american-day-at-the-omni-center/article_dfefc968-1561-11ef-8d6e-e70f4c958249.html
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Celebrating Hmong American Veterans Day
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Wednesday marks Hmong American Veterans Day in Alaska. Veterans and members of the Hmong community gathered in Davis Park in Mountain View to reflect and honor those who … Full story: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/05/16/celebrating-hmong-american-veterans-day/
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Saint Paul Hosts Hmong Plaza Opening with Cultural Festivities at Phalen Regional Park
Residents of Saint Paul and the broader Minnesota community are gearing up for a vibrant celebration at Phalen Regional Park this weekend, where the opening of the Hmong Plaza will be marked with … Full story: https://hoodline.com/2024/05/saint-paul-hosts-hmong-plaza-opening-with-cultural-festivities-at-phalen-regional-park/
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Good Works: Hmong center strengthens local bonds
The Hmong people are an integral part of the greater La Crosse community, and Mai Tia Yang, serving as both a board member and program manager at the Hmong Cultural … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/life-entertainment/local/good-works-hmong-center-strengthens-local-bonds/article_a74dee58-113f-11ef-bc40-4bd0dbaaf160.html
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Good Works: Hmong center strengthens local bonds
The Hmong people are an integral part of the greater La Crosse community, and Mai Tia Yang, serving as both a board member and program manager at the Hmong Cultural & Community Center, embodies … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/life-entertainment/local/article_a74dee58-113f-11ef-bc40-4bd0dbaaf160.html