Tag: community
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California’s Siskiyou County accused of discrimination against Asian Americans in new class action lawsuit
California’s Siskiyou County and Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue are accused of racial harassment against the Asian American community in a federal lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of … Read Full Article
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St. Paul City Council interviews seven finalists for Ward 1 seat
An organizer with a bead on the Rondo community, his mother would tell Balenger before bedtime, “Make sure the back door is open in case somebody needs to get in,” he told the St. Paul City Council on … Read Full Article
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5th annual Hmong Wausau Festival returns
WAUSAU, Wi. (WAOW)– Saturday kicked off the fifth annual Hmong Wausau Festival. Food, clothing and sports are just a few ways the Hmong community is on display this weekend in Wausau. People travel … Read Full Article
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High Risk for COVID-19 in San Diego County
The continued increase in local coronavirus cases has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to move San Diego County to its high-risk level for COVID-19. The CDC tracks community … Read Full Article
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Piles of plastic and styrofoam plates spurred Ying Xiong to create Hmong-inspired, compostable dinnerware.
Ying Xiong launched JY Line in June to offer the Hmong community compostable plates and spoons. They are made of sugarcane and cornstarch. Read Full Article
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Who Will Be HERE? Speakers Unveiled for HMong Economic Gathering
The upcoming HERE Conference – which will promote economic development by Hmong entrepreneurs – has sparked immense excitement among the community. The conference, which will run Sept. 14-16, recently … Read Full Article
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Hmong community holds candlelight vigil at Vadnais Lake for Minnesota couple and their 3 children
The Hmong 18 Council of Minnesota along with family and community members held a candlelight vigil at Vadnais Lake to honor the memory of a couple and their three children, who were drowned by their … Read Full Article
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Tears and prayers at candlelight vigil for 3 kids, their parents at Vadnais Lake in Minnesota
Dozens of people gathered in Vadnais Heights to honor the memories of the three children, whose bodies were found in the lake, and their parents. The mood was somber as family, friends and community … Read Full Article
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Community mourns and remembers family killed at Vadnais Lake
Members of the Hmong community and other residents came together on Saturday to grieve and to heal at a vigil for an entire family now dead after a tragic series of events. Read Full Article