Tag: community
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UW–Madison shares support for the Hmong community
UW–Madison is expressing support and sharing resources for Hmong community members following news reports that the federal government has opened negotiations that would allow the U.S. to deport … Read Full Article
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Evers sends letter to U.S. Secretary of State amid Hmong, Laotian deportation concerns
Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday addressing concerns about possible deportations of Hmong and Laotian community members following a potential agreement … Read Full Article
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Deportation policy concerns Hmong community
Chong Cher Lee hopes to meet with Ron Kind soon to learn more details about the policies. LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Hmong community members are looking for clarification in regards to deportation … Read Full Article
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Madison’s Hmong community seeking answers to questions about deportation threat
Peng Her kept repeating the same question: “Why is this happening to us?” Her, who currently runs Kajsiab House where many members of the city’s Hmong elder community gather, said there is a profound … Read Full Article
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Hmong rappers get their chance to shine in YouTube competition
An online competition is drawing fans to the small but growing Hmong hip-hop community. St. Paul rapper Justin Thao, who goes by J Fly, posted his song “Levitate.” He sees the contest as a way to … Read Full Article
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Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: ‘Miss Saigon’ appearance in Appleton includes community events
As author of “Fly Until You Die,” an oral history of the Hmong pilots in the Vietnam War, Dr. Vang will discuss the multiple perspectives she has heard through her research and talk with diverse local … Read Full Article
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Concerns over possible Hmong deportations
UNDATED (Wisconsin Radio Network-WSAU) There are potential negotiations underway to start deporting Hmong Americans back to Laos. Community leaders are calling for those plans to be dropped. As Hmong … Read Full Article
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Community leaders denounce policies, highlight resources for Hmong amid changing deportation policy reports
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) –On Thursday, community leaders and political candidates denounced US immigration policies and raised awareness for resources for Hmong facing potential deportation in north … Read Full Article
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Child marriage bill will be given a hearing
In a Community Voices commentary by Ellen J. Kennedy on the child marriage bill on Feb. 7, I was quoted as saying, “If a Hmong father wants to marry off his teen-age daughter to an older man for a … Read Full Article
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Deportation threat concerns Hmong community in Madison
Fear brewing in Wisconsin’s Hmong community after a push from the Trump administration to begin deporting thousands of Hmong residents to Laos. Read Full Article
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Trump administration deportation plan sparks fear in Hmong community
Reports that a new Trump administration policy could lead to the deportation of thousands of Hmong residents across the country are generating concern in the Chippewa Valley’s Hmong community. “It has … Read Full Article
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Trump Administration Policy Threatens Wisconsin’s Hmong Community
Tags: community, deport, deportation, discussion, government, Hmong, Lao, Oshkosh, support, Trump, WisconsinRepresentative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement in support of Wisconsin’s Hmong community: “Any discussion with the Lao Government on reintegration and deportation is … Read Full Article
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‘It would be devastating’: Hmong community reacts to deportation talks that put thousands at risk for deportation
MADISON, Wis. -The local Hmong community is worried thousands of residents are at risk of deportation nationwide following reports that the Trump administration is in talks with Laos. The State … Read Full Article
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Measure U-Funded “Pop-Up” Program Strives To Lessen Teen Violence With Safe Spaces, Job Opportunities
Mai Yang Thor, executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, said the events can also be inclusive of entire families. She’s noticed many parents in her community work long hours and can’t … Read Full Article
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Hmong leaders: Trump deportation plans would put people at risk
Members of Wisconsin’s Hmong community are speaking out after reports that the Trump administration is seeking the ability to deport thousands of Hmong residents to Laos. In late January, U.S. Read Full Article
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Hmong community reacts to talks that put thousands at risk of deportation
The local Hmong community is worried thousands of residents are at risk of deportation nationwide following reports that the Trump administration is in talks with Laos. The State Department has … Read Full Article
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Wisconsin Hmong community waits in fear amid reports Trump administration may deport non-U.S. citizens to Laos
Wisconsin Hmong community waits in fear amid reports Trump administration may deport non-U.S. citizens to Laos Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s talks with a Lao leader have led to worries Hmong … Read Full Article