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$15,000 reward in shooting deaths of 4 Hmong American men
The victims are of Hmong descent and the shooting has rattled Fresno, home to the second-largest Hmong community in the U.S. There are about 300,000 Hmong in the country. Paula Yang, spokeswoman for … Read Full Article
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Willard B. ‘Bill’ Moore
Bill moved to Minneapolis in 1978 to work briefly for the Minnesota Historical Society’s Folklore department, before going on to other projects. He worked with ESL educators in the Hmong community, … Read Full Article
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Asian Pacific American council cautions against misperceptions of Hmong after quadruple murder
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), concerned that the Fresno shootings may taint the entire Hmong community, issued the following statement on the mass shooting that occurred Nov … Read Full Article
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Posts by Tag: crime in the Hmong community»
The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), concerned that the Fresno shootings may taint the entire Hmong community, issued the following statement on the mass shooting that occurred Nov … Read Full Article
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Hmong green card holders advised to apply for citizenship now
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — Community organizers are advising Hmong permanent residents to apply for citizenship now, before a potential fee increase. Chai Moua and other Freedom, Inc. staff inform locals … Read Full Article
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Top Fresno news: Vandals target mayoral candidate’s billboard; fires break out at vacant homes; more
Read the full story on ABC Fresno, KFSN. Fresno mass shooting: Hmong community struggles with painful memories as new year approaches As the Hmong community prepares for the upcoming new year, they … Read Full Article
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Fresno mass shooting: Hmong community struggles with painful memories as new year approaches
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — It’s the time of year where families put the finishing touches on their traditional Hmong clothing. On Monday, as many browsed for the perfect accessory or dress, they … Read Full Article
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Fresno Police continue search for gunmen one week after deadly mass shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — One week after a deadly mass shooting, the search for the gunmen continues. Ten members of the Hmong community were shot, four of those victims were killed in the tragedy. Read Full Article
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Deadly mass shooting leaves California Hmong community in shock
FRESNO — A close-knit Hmong community was in shock after gunmen burst into a California backyard gathering and shot 10 men, killing four. “We are right now just trying to figure out what to do, what … Read Full Article
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Post from the Community: Greater Milwaukee Foundation honors those making a difference
After high school and college, she was hired as the first Hmong teacher by Milwaukee Public Schools. In 2004, Her-Xiong welcomed 200 students to Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, which she … Read Full Article
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$15,000 reward in shooting deaths of four
The victims are of Hmong descent and the shooting has rattled Fresno, home to the second-largest Hmong community in the U.S. There are about 300,000 Hmong in the country. Paula Yang, spokeswoman for … Read Full Article
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Wells Fargo donating $50,000 to help mass shooting victims’ families
The monies will be divvied up among three local organizations in an effort to support victims’ families and the Hmong community, in particular, that’s still healing from the deadly shootings, … Read Full Article
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$15K Reward For Tips Now Offered In Fresno Shooting That Killed 4 People
Fresno police on Thursday also released photos of the four victims, who were Hmong American and shot Sunday in a backyard while watching football. ALSO: Deadly Fresno Attack Leaves Hmong Community In … Read Full Article
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$15K Reward Offered as Manhunt Continues for Gunmen Who Killed 4 At Football Party in Fresno
The victims are of Hmong descent and the shooting has rattled Fresno, home to the second-largest Hmong community in the U.S. There are about 300,000 Hmong in the country. Paula Yang, spokeswoman for … Read Full Article
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Fresno City Council unanimously pledges $40,000 to Valley Crime Stoppers reward for mass shooting
Council member Esmeralda Soria and Assemblyman Jim Patterson each donated $5,000 earlier this week. All the victims come from Fresno’s Hmong community. The community’s leaders and elders were present … Read Full Article
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California workers survey + Hmong community mourns shooting victims: Your AAPI newsletter
In other news, victims mourned after mass shooting happened Sunday in the backyard of a Hmong household in Fresno. Of the four Hmong men were killed, one of them was a beloved celebrity who performed … Read Full Article
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Fresno mass shooting: How a radio station is helping the Hmong community heal
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno Police investigation is now in its fourth day as it probed Sunday night’s shooting that killed four and hospitalized six members of the Hmong community. In addition … Read Full Article
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Tension in Hmong community over linking Fresno shooting to gang task force
RELATED: Fresno Shooting: 4 killed, 6 injured after gunmen open fire on family watching football, suspects still at large As the families share in grief, leaders in the Hmong community are expressing … Read Full Article