Tag: community
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“The Hmong have come a long way in 50 years.” The Hmong Institute hosts 50th Anniversary Hmong Diaspora Banquet
May 2025 marked an important milestone for the Hmong community in the United States – the 50th anniversary of the Hmong leaving their homeland to start a new life in a new and unfamiliar country. Full story: https://madison365.com/the-hmong-have-come-a-long-way-in-50-years-the-hmong-institute-hosts-50th-anniversary-hmong-diaspora-banquet/
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St. Paul family nonprofit seeks to break the stigma of addiction in the Hmong community
The three co-founders work out of their home in St. Paul, providing culturally specific program to those seeking treatment. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/06/01/koom-recover-st-paul-hmong-addiction-mental-health/
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Wisconsin celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement
Wisconsin commemorated the 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement on May 14, celebrating a statewide community that has grown to over 55,000 people since the first refugee families arrived following … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-celebrates-50th-anniversary-hmong-143916653.html
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Sacramento’s Hmong American community reflects on half a century in the U.S.
For AAPI Heritage Month, CBS Sacramento is taking a closer look at the sacrifices and contributions made by Hmong Americans. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sacramentos-hmong-american-community-reflects-001424224.html
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50th Anniversary Hmong Diaspora Banquet will celebrate a half-century of Hmong resilience and accomplishments
It’s a great opportunity to support the Hmong community, but, more importantly, the 50th Anniversary Hmong Diaspora Banquet is really an opportunity to get to know the Hmong community better from a … Full story: https://madison365.com/50th-anniversary-hmong-diaspora-banquet-will-celebrate-a-half-century-of-hmong-resilience-and-accomplishments/
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Community leaders spearhead West Bend’s inaugural Global Fest celebrating AAPI cultures
Washington County’s first-ever Global Fest will celebrate AAPI heritage through food, music and art on June 28-29, bringing diverse cultural experiences to West Bend residents. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/asian-american-heritage/community-leaders-spearhead-west-bends-inaugural-global-fest-celebrating-aapi-cultures
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Hmong community celebrates 50 years of resilience and cultural preservation
Mai Tia Yang was just 5 years old when she was relocated from Laos to the U.S. after the end of the Secret War – a war that took so much from her. She doesn’t recall much of the conflict, as she was … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68c98f5ed6f94f1b9b2d44d525b605a9&url=https%3a%2f%2flacrossetribune.com%2flife-entertainment%2flocal%2fevents%2farticle_7f123572-3c3f-4ccd-b0b3-e394c5229df1.html&c=16512819984901937173&mkt=en-us
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La Crosse Hmong community celebrates 50 years of resilience and cultural preservation
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Hundreds come out for third annual ‘Hmoob Day’ in Phoenix Park
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Saturday holds a special place in many hearts in the Hmong community as this year marks the 50 year anniversary of Hmong people in the United States. Hundreds of community … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/05/18/hundreds-come-out-third-annual-hmoob-day-phoenix-park/
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Community members celebrate 50 years of Hmong in the U.S.
Saturday holds a special place in many hearts in the Hmong community as this year marks the 50 year anniversary of Hmong people in the United States. Hundreds of community members came out for a day … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Social anxiety and Fibonacci spirals adorn the runway at the CCA fashion show
When Cyuaka Vu was 8 years old, they watched their mother sew at the dining table in their home in St. Paul, Minn. She mostly made traditional Hmong garments that the family wore to community … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Wisconsin Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Hmong Resettlement
Traveling exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Society offers portrait of how Hmong people created community after fleeing war. Full story: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/05/16/wisconsin-commemorates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-resettlement/
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Hmong community celebrates 50 years in America
The Merced Hmong Community celebrated half a century of residence in their American home with a massive community event for Hmong American Day on Saturday, May 10, at the Castle Memorial Parade Ground … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/hmong-community-celebrates-50-years-in-america/
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Community leaders reflect on 50 years since Hmong refugees first started resettling in Wisconsin
The Assembly passed a resolution to celebrate 50 years of strength and resilience of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian and Vietnamese people this week. Full story: https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/05/15/community-leaders-reflect-on-50-years-since-hmong-refugees-first-started-resettling-in-wisconsin/
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Local Hmong leader receives Hometown Hero Award
A local Hmong leader has received the Assembly Hometown Hero Award for his contributions to the La Crosse community. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/la-crosse/local-hmong-leader-receives-hometown-hero-award/article_48c37276-e16a-403e-a3b3-143b160e37e5.html
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Milwaukee’s Hmong community hopes state’s first tuj lub courts will grow the ancient sport
Wisconsin’s Hmong community hopes that the first official courts in the state for the ancient game, tuj lub, are a way to spread and grow the sport. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/asian-american-heritage/milwaukees-hmong-community-hopes-states-first-tuj-lub-courts-will-grow-the-ancient-sport
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebration: Community and Culture Unite
Heritage Month Celebration, hosted by the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) and Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) ! Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/shows/whats-brewing-wisconsin/aapi-heritage-month-celebration-community-and-culture-unite
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‘Hmoob Day’ celebration gives local Hmong community reason to celebrate
The third annual HMoob Day Celebration (using the spelling of “Hmong” in the Hmong language) will take place this Saturday at the Farmers’ Market pavilion at Phoenix Park. This free event is open to … Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/hmoob-day-celebration-gives-local-hmong-community-reason-to-celebrate/article_e8a071f2-1678-4856-8462-7f4c22d82b54.html