Tag: community
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Hmong rights advocate Dr. Lee Pao Yang dies at 70
Dr. Lee Pao Yang, also known as Steven Sao Yang, has passed away at the age of 70.As Chair of United Hmong Vision, Dr. Yang was a passionate advocate for Hmong … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/hmong-rights-advocate-dr-lee-pao-yang-dies-at-70-community-raising-awareness-united-nations-human-rights-passion-people
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Fresno County Supervisors Delay Rooster Rules. Committee Will Create New Ordinance
Fresno County supervisors delayed their rules on roosters. A committee of community members will develop rules balancing interests. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68e6905f729c4c769c3e4abe4685a76b&url=https%3a%2f%2fgvwire.com%2f2025%2f10%2f08%2ffresno-county-supervisors-delay-rooster-rules-committee-will-create-new-ordinance%2f&c=12102253055695076784&mkt=en-us
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Proposed rooster limit postponed as community voices concerns
The Board of Supervisors delayed the approval of the proposed rooster ordinance after the community expressed concern.The supervisors came up with a new ordinan … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/proposed-rooster-limit-postponed-as-community-voices-concerns/ar-AA1O33Gi
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‘Targets our religion’: Hmong community concerned over Fresno County rooster ordinance
Elon Musk is telling his followers to cancel Netflix subscriptions. Here’s what’s happening DOJ fires 2 key Virginia prosecutors amid turmoil in office that charged Comey Winter storm alert issued, … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/targets-our-religion-hmong-community-concerned-over-fresno-county-rooster-ordinance/vi-AA1NMCiQ
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‘Targets our religion’: Hmong community concerned about Fresno County rooster ordinance
A Fresno County ordinance capping the number of roosters someone can own per property is causing a stir among the local Hmong community. The ordinance will … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68e1f31ed56f4f03b1a573c3e281f466&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2ffresno-rooster-ordinance-hmong-protest%2f&c=3725487764441252332&mkt=en-us
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Yimmuaj Yang champions land access for HMoob/Hmong farmers in Wisconsin
As community director at Groundswell Conservancy, Yang works to enhance support systems available to beginning growers and farmers of color. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/yimmuaj-yang-champions-land-access-for-hmoob-hmong-farmers-in-wisconsin/article_60cef899-d721-41b3-8d84-089e7d8ffa6a.html
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Healing concert aims to break mental health stigmas in Hmong community
The concert showcases music, art, and messages of hope, all while creating a network of support for families who often face language and cultural barriers. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/09/28/healing-concert-aims-break-mental-health-stigmas-hmong-community/
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His family aided U.S. in Vietnam War. Now he faces deportation to Laos.
The Hmong community in northern Michigan has called the United States home since arriving as refugees during the Vietnam War. Now they are being targeted for removal and deported to a homeland few … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/his-family-aided-u-s-in-vietnam-war-now-he-faces-deportation-to-laos/ar-AA1Nph4B
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Hmong community hosts healing concert in Oshkosh to tackle mental health stigma
Fighting the stigma against mental health. That’s the goal of a special event this weekend in Oshkosh, being put on by an area Hmong organizat … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/hmong-community-hosts-healing-concert-in-oshkosh-to-tackle-mental-health-stigma
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Hmong Cultural and Community Agency celebrates 50 years in America with Hmong New Year celebration this weekend
The La Crosse Hmong New Year celebration will be at Veterans Memorial Park in West Salem this year on September 20 and 21. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/coulee/hmong-cultural-and-community-agency-celebrates-50-years-in-america-with-hmong-new-year-celebration/article_60cc78d7-1176-4cb5-ab9e-47493a8d5928.html
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‘Turning 50 in the Chippewa Valley’ documentary highlights Hmong refugees experiences
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Back in April, Hmong youth participated in a Hmong Refugee Simulation showing a glimpse of hardships Hmong refugees once faced. This comes as their community celebrates 50 … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/09/19/turning-50-chippewa-valley-documentary-highlights-hmong-refugees-experiences/
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La Crosse area celebrates Hmong New Year with weekend festival
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The La Crosse area’s largest cultural celebration returns this month as the community prepares for the Hmong New Year festival on September 20-21. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/entertainment/events/la-crosse-area-celebrates-hmong-new-year-with-weekend-festival/article_dd715a12-8986-4895-b7b1-833c2800b45d.html
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Backpack Bash to offer school supplies to local students
Six community organizations will host a block party to equip local students and families with essential resources for the school year. Backpack … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/09/02/backpack-bash-to-offer-school-supplies-to-local-students/
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Boys & Girls Club of Merced County Names Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025. As a first- generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, … Full story: https://losbanosenterprise.com/community/2025/boys-girls-club-of-merced-county-names-dr-may-moua-as-chief-executive-officer/
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Minnesota officials urged to act as Hmong residents face deportation to Laos
Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders are calling on Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to intervene as federal authorities began deporting Hmong residents with decades old … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/minnesota-officials-urged-act-hmong-173536870.html
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South Sacramento Festival celebrates unity and diversity
Councilmember Mai Vang hosted the fifth annual South Sacramento Festival on Friday, celebrating unity, culture, and community pride. Video Above: Fifth annual South Sacramento … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68aa941ef44b496cb134819f1f97b40f&url=https%3a%2f%2ffox40.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fsacramento%2fsouth-sacramento-festival-celebrates-unity-and-diversity%2f&c=8037960862403650293&mkt=en-us