Tag: community
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Hmong community honors hertiage with Hmoob American Day Celebration
Members of the Hmong community and beyond honored Hmoob American Day on Sunday. At Myrick Park in La Crosse, Hmong community members celebrated achievements and sacrifices, especially accomplishments … Read Full Article
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Fresno celebrates Hmong American Day, highlighting community’s contributions and culture
Fresno has the second largest Hmong population in the country with roughly 35,000 people living in the region. Read Full Article
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Hmong Cultural and Community Agency honors 20th anniversary
A special place in the La Crosse community celebrated a big anniversary on Saturday. The Hmong Cultural and Community Agency celebrated 20 years in La Crosse. La Crosse residents were able to help … Read Full Article
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‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong community who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were … Read Full Article
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Wausau’s Asian community demands teacher be fired for racist & homophobic comments toward student
Wausau East High School’s band instructor, Robert Perkins, was accused of using racial slurs and making homophobic comments toward a Hmong student. Read Full Article
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Madison Hmong leader sees need for mental health care, community space
Forty years ago, when the Hmong first came here, the emphasis was on jobs. Now, we want to make sure we provide culturally relevant mental health support. Read Full Article
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As outrage grows over Wausau teacher who used racial slurs, Asian community demands action
The family is of Hmong and Lao descent; the son is a senior and openly gay. The district put Perkins on leave April 10, with superintendent Keith Hilts assigning Tabatha Gundrum, director of human … Read Full Article
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Not a Monolith: AAPI community shares, celebrates differences in cultures and histories
ABC10 spoke with 10 different AANHPI-identifying community members across Sacramento about what they love most about their heritage. Is there a person or place we should highlight during AAPI Heritage … Read Full Article
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Hmong-led organization provides culturally relevant resources, mental health support for community
Now WUCMAA is focusing on mental health support and resources through a recently launched ‘Project Resiliency.’ “We just want you to feel open and welcome to share about who you are. And you are … Read Full Article
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Eau Claire high school students gather to celebrate culture at Hmong Heritage celebration
In Eau Claire on Monday night, Hmong students and members of the community gathered to celebrate their culture. Read Full Article
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Eau Claire North & Memorial Hmong Club hosts Heritage Event
An event lead by students at Eau Claire North and Memorial is helping teach the community about Hmong heritage. In honor of Hmong Heritage Month, the Heritage Event at North High School helped … Read Full Article
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Milwaukee’s most multicultural Catholic church exudes the Easter message of new life
Milwaukee’s vibrant, young community of southeast Asian refugees finds a “spiritual home” at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, where six languages are spoken in a single Mass. Read Full Article
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Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association’s flea market kicks off Hmong Heritage Month
Representatives with the ECAHMAA said this event is an important opportunity for Hmong vendors to be able to share their culture and heritage with the whole community. Read Full Article
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Hmong Advocate Is Fresno State’s Student Volunteer of the Year
Lee’s volunteer service addressed community and cultural barriers the Hmong community faces in seeking mental health services. Lee’s service began as a mentor for Hmong adolescents while she … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Friendships Association: A pillar in Milwaukee’s Hmong community for 40+ years
Hmong American Friendship Association’s Amoun Vang Sayaovong has seen first- hand the impact the organization has had. Learn about HAFA’s origin, mission, programming and community impact. Read Full Article
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This Local Organization is Supporting the Hmong American Community
Though many other Hmong refugees had landed in Milwaukee, the transition to life in America was still difficult. Sayaovong’s father, uncle and grandfather formed a group, deciding that they needed an … Read Full Article
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From a village belle in Laos’ Hmong town to Miss Universe: Payengxa Lor’s journey to stardom is an inspiration all women
VIENTIANE, March 24 (Laotian Times): In 2022, a young Hmong woman made history as the first person from her community to win the title of Miss Universe Laos. She then competed in Miss Universe where … Read Full Article