Tag: community
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Hmong Futbol Federation unites community through soccer
The Hmong Futbol Federation played in Portugal as part of the CONIFA Asia Cup. The organization provides Hmong players with their own soccer team. A watch party was held at Unison in Maplewood, and … Read Full Article
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California county repeals water regulations that Asian Americans say targeted their community
Many Asian American activists and community members in Siskiyou County, California, are celebrating a win in their fight against local water regulations that they say have led to discrimination and … Read Full Article
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Eau Claire area Hmong association hosts community picnic and school supply drive
People came together in Eau Claire Saturday for the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA) picnic and school supply drive. Read Full Article
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Saint Paul celebrates Sunisa Lee with statue and day in her honor
The city of St. Paul and the state of Minnesota named Sunday, July 30, 2023 Sunisa Day. ST PAUL, Minn. — The Hmong community and the East Side showed out to support their favorite Olympian as she made … Read Full Article
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Hmong community recalls devastation of cluster bombs as Biden promises bombs for Ukraine
Hmong Minnesotans remember the dangers of cluster bombs dropped in Laos during the Vietnam War. Biden promises to send bombs to Ukraine. Read Full Article
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Saint Paul celebrates Sunisa Lee with statue and day in her honor
The city of St. Paul and the state of Minnesota named Sunday, July 23, 2023 Sunisa Day. ST PAUL, Minn. — The Hmong community and the East Side showed out to support their favorite Olympian as she made … Read Full Article
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Hmong Wausau Festival returns to Marathon County
WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) – The Hmong Wausau Festival returned to Marathon County this weekend. The main purpose is to celebrate the Hmong community by shedding light on sports, music and arts. This event … Read Full Article
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Green Bay wishes soccer standout good luck in CONIFA Cup with the Hmong national team
The greater Green Bay community is rallying around a local standout athlete who’s preparing to go global. Former Preble High School and UW Green Bay soccer … Read Full Article
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Anchorage Senior Activity Center celebrates 40 years of community-building
Milton Brown, facilities and operations manager at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center, waves to folks gathered during the 40th anniversary celebration of the senior center on Wednesday. (Bill Roth / … Read Full Article
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Detroit Today: Why Detroit’s Bangladeshi and Hmong communities aren’t always considered “Asian American”
The Bangladeshi community is part of the Asian American community, which includes people that originate from over 50 countries, and many more ethnicities. Here in Detroit, Bangladeshi and Hmong (Mung) … Read Full Article
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For this Minnesota family, medicinal plant business preserves Hmong history
Wangchou Yang and his family have built a reputation in the Twin Cities’ Hmong community for their vast collection of medicinal plants. Read Full Article
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Hmong cuisine and culture are having a moment in the US. We spoke with the restaurateurs and farmers driving innovation.
The Hmong community is experiencing a renaissance across the US, especially within the food and agricultural industries. Read Full Article
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Twin Cities’ Asian community finds home in Chinese dance academy
At Phoenix Chinese Dance Academy, a Chinese dance school based in the Twin Cities, aspiring dancers live out their dreams. Read Full Article
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‘Like a big family’: Asian women and girls find home in Chinese dance academy
Twin Cities-based Phoenix Chinese Dance Academy, which was founded in 2019, has become a place of self-discovery and community for Asian women and girls who want to become closer to Chinese culture. Read Full Article
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Hmong FF looks to provide community with its own national team
A unique chapter in history started in Brooklyn Park last week, as the Hmong Futbol Federation and local club Karen FC played two friendlies at Prairie Seed Academy. What looked … Read Full Article
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Families enjoy Hmong Community Picnic at Stoneridge Park
Hmong Picnic in the Park was a success as members of the community gathered to enjoy the nice weather and celebrate Hmong culture at Stoneridge Park in Sun Prairie on … Read Full Article