Tag: community
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Hmong Wausau Festival celebrates Southeast Asian community, record turnout expected
The Hmong American Center is preparing to host the country’s first Hmong festival of the year, a two-day event that will celebrate the culture and resilience of the Hmong community after a difficult … Read Full Article
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California man shot, killed by officers prompts calls for justice from Minnesota’s Hmong community
Soobleej Kaub Hawj was killed in late June. Now a man named Zurg Xiong is on hunger strike to protest the shooting and injustices happening in Siskiyou County. Read Full Article
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Man shot, killed by California officers prompts calls for justice from Minnesota’s Hmong community
Soobleej Kaub Hawj was killed in late June. Now a man is on hunger strike to protest the shooting and injustices happening in Siskiyou County. Read Full Article
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American Hmong community revels in St. Paul Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee
Tags: American, community, gymnast, gymnastics, Hmong, Hmong American, Lee, Olympic, Olympics, St. PaulAs St. Paul’s Sunisa Lee heads to the Tokyo Olympics, the country’s Hmong community is expected to watch closely as the first Hmong American competes there on the gymnastics world … Read Full Article
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Siskiyou County’s Hmong community prepares for rally in Yreka stirred by police shooting
Organizers of the Saturday rally say that they will be demanding justice for the death of 35-year-old Soobleej Hawj, killed in a confrontation with law enforcement during the Lava Fire evacuations. Read Full Article
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Hmong Minn. revel in Sunisa Lee’s Olympic journey
By Peter Cox As St. Paul’s Sunisa Lee heads to the Tokyo Olympics in the coming days, the country’s Hmong community is expected to watch closely as the first Hmong American competes there on the … Read Full Article
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Wells Fargo makes $12 million in grants to Twin Cities community lenders
The funds are part of an initial payout of $420 million in grants to community finance providers by the nation’s third-largest bank. Read Full Article
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Wells Fargo grants $12M for community development
The recipients are the African Development Center, African Economic Development Solutions, Community Reinvestment Fund, First Children’s Finance, Hmong American Partnership, Initiative … Read Full Article
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Good Works: Cia Siab brings hope, resources to Hmong community through pandemic and beyond
Imagine choosing between certain execution for standing up for freedom or fleeing your home to rebuild your life halfway around the world — to a place where the language and … Read Full Article
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Appleton Area School District, community partners come together for COVID-19 vaccination clinic
On Sunday a family-friendly COVID-19 vaccination clinic is taking place at Wilson Middle School in Appleton, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will offer free Pfizer vaccines for individuals ages 12 and … Read Full Article
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Phu Thap Boek tourist site under lockdown
PHETCHABUN: Community leaders have resolved to continue imposing a lockdown on Phu Thai Boek, a popular tourist attraction in Lom Kao district, as Hmong ethnic residents are gripped by fear that … Read Full Article
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Loved ones hold candlelight vigil for man found dead in Fresno canal
Family and friends of a prominent Hmong community member and decorated veteran paid tribute to him on what would’ve been his 68th birthday. The vigil for Charlie … Read Full Article
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Family remembers Del Rey veteran Charlie Vang
Having come to America from Thailand in the 70s, he’s described as a trailblazer for his extended family and among the Hmong immigrant community. “His loss is not just our family’s loss. Read Full Article