Tag: community
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Satya Rhodes-Conway: I offer proven, innovative leadership for Madison
Tags: civil rights, communities, community, Hmong, justice, leadership, Madison, rights, Spanish, workI created a Division of Equity and Social Justice in the Department of Civil Rights and launched community connector positions to work with the Spanish, Hmong and Mandarin speaking communities to … Read Full Article
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Man murders wife before killing himself in latest Hmong domestic violence tragedy in Minnesota
In the latest domestic violence tragedy involving the Hmong community in Minnesota, a man murdered his wife before committing suicide in an Andover residence. On the morning of March 10, the Anoka … Read Full Article
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Brother of murdered Andover woman speaks out on domestic violence in Hmong community
David Yang is turning his pain into a purpose by raising awareness surrounding domestic violence following the death of his 36-year-old sister in Andover just over a week ago. Read Full Article
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Hmong community hosts ‘end the silence’ workshop on domestic violence
Members of the Hmong community in St. Paul spoke out about domestic violence in front of a panel of experts saying cultural differences have allowed abuse in their community to get out of hand. Read Full Article
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Oakland, Calif., mayor on breaking barriers in the Hmong community
Oakland, Calif. Mayor Sheng Thao, the daughter of refugees, is the first Hmong American to lead a major U.S. city. Thao discusses issues facing her city, her groundbreaking election and the legacy … Read Full Article
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Is the umbrella term ‘Asian American’ even accurate anymore?
During the height of the pandemic, May Lee-Yang watched in horror as her community members began to die. In Hmong American neighborhoods like hers, families that lived several generations to a home … Read Full Article
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Here are four 2023 community well-being projects to look forward to from Wello
Growing the capacities of Hmong farmers is just one of the initiatives Wello has in store for the Brown County community in the coming months. Read Full Article
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Weeks after St. Paul police shot and killed Yia Xiong, community members ask for more action
In February, 65-year-old Yia Xiong was shot and killed by officers of the St. Paul Police Department. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter met with Xiong’s family and members of the Hmong community Tuesday to … Read Full Article
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Hmong community members demand police reform while mourning the killing of Yia Xiong
About 100 Hmong community members and others at a forum demanded police reform in light of St. Paul police’s killing of Yia Xiong. Read Full Article
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Family of Hmong war hero killed by Minnesota police demands charges
Family members and community protesters are demanding criminal charges against the St. Paul police officer who shot and killed Yia Xiong, a 65-year-old Hmong war hero. On Feb. 11, Saint Paul Police … Read Full Article
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Family of man killed by St. Paul PD believes death could have been avoided
Yia Xiong, 65, was a member of the Hmong community. On Sunday, the community showed up by the dozens at two different events to honor his life and question his death. His family said the final moments … Read Full Article
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Protesters call for charges against St. Paul police officer who killed Yia Xiong
“We want the officer to be fired and to face justice in court,” said Snowdon Herr, a Hmong community organizer. The two officers are currently on paid leave. The president of the St. Paul police union … Read Full Article
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St. Paul shooting: Hmong community questions use of deadly force
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – There was a small protest outside the St. Paul Police Department Headquarters Friday afternoon after a deadly encounter with St. Paul Police cost a member of the Hmong … Read Full Article
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St. Paul releases footage of man armed with knife before he is shot, killed by officer
Outside, about a half-dozen Hmong community members protested Xiong’s killing. Among them was City Council Member Nelsie Yang, the first Hmong-American woman to serve on the council. Yang said she … Read Full Article
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St. Paul shooting: Hmong community questions use of deadly force
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – There was a small protest outside the St. Paul Police Department Headquarters Friday afternoon after a deadly encounter with St. Paul Police cost a member of the Hmong community … Read Full Article
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Hmong community reacts to St. Paul police shooting
Hmong community reacts to St. Paul police shooting St. Paul police released body cam video today of a deadly shooting at an apartment building last Saturday. Allen Henry has a look at the video and … Read Full Article