Tag: culture
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Appleton schools ahead of the curve teaching Hmong American history in middle school
While Gov. Tony Evers signed a law April 4 making instruction in Hmong and Asian American history mandatory, AASD has worked to include Hmong history since 2018. Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2024/05/01/act-266-hmong-american-history-and-culture-taught-in-appleton-since-2018/73273153007/
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7 Events happening April 26-28
Tags: American, celebration, concert, culture, dance, event, Hmong, Hmong American, performances, storySaturday night, the Hmong American Center will host a concert at the Stoney Creek Inn. The event is a celebration of Hmong culture and also features dance performances. You do have to be at least 16 … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2024/04/26/7-events-happening-april-26-28/
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Yia Xiong’s daughter sues St. Paul police over fatal shooting, says officers ‘deliberately ignored’ policy reforms
Dahir and Officer Noushue Cha, who used a Taser in the incident, “encouraged by the culture of the St. Paul Police Department, deliberately ignored those policies,” the lawsuit continued. “As a result … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/04/24/yia-xiong-daughter-suing-st-paul/
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TaikoArts Midwest, Minnesota Latino Museum among culture groups eyeing new homes in St. Paul
A number of St. Paul-based arts and cultural institutions are seeking both private philanthropic donations and public dollars to open new public-facing centers. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/04/19/taikoarts-midwest-minnesota-latino-museum-among-culture-groups-eyeing-new-homes-in-st-paul/
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New Pho restaurant in Kerman serving up a celebration of Hmong culture
Owners Lee Pao Her and Youa Vang take pride in serving the Central Valley a taste of their family’s favorite foods, a celebration of their Hmong culture. Open less than three months, the family-owned … Full story: https://abc30.com/pho-reel-kerman-new-restaurant-hmong-culture/14696533/
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Hmong dance teams connect Coulee Region with culture during Cultural Awareness Family Night
On Wednesday, the Coulee Region celebrated diversity during Central High School’s first Cultural Awareness family night. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/hmong-dance-teams-connect-coulee-region-with-culture-during-cultural-awareness-family-night/article_fd0c8bbe-fd31-11ee-8f5d-83ce8021399c.html
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Wausau’s Cultural Heritage Celebration happening Wednesday night
Wausau East High School is home to a diverse group of students from more than a dozen countries. There will be a big celebration of culture tonight at Wausau East, and you’re invited. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2024/04/17/wausaus-cultural-heritage-celebration-happening-wednesday-night/
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Representing Hmong culture in Allen Priebe
This exhibition features personal and found objects that represent Hmong narratives, memories, culture and history. Yaj was born in California and raised in Sheboygan, WI. She earned a Bachelor of … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/arts-and-culture/2024/04/11/representing-hmong-culture-in-allen-priebe
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Hmong Heritage Month observes 20 years of contributions and culture
This April kicks off the 20th Hmong Heritage Month, according to Recollection Wisconsin. The yearly celebration began as a way to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and culture of the Hmong … Full story: https://badgerherald.com/news/campus/2024/04/12/hmong-heritage-month-observes-20-years-of-contributions-and-culture/
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New Appleton dining initiative dishes culture with traditional Hmong meals for seniors
On Tuesday, the Outagamie County Nutrition Program introduced its first Senior Meal Restaurant Program for the Hmong community in Appleton. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/appleton-serves-up-new-hmong-dining-program-dishes-out-culture-mays-kitchen-restaurant-program-healthy-free
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What to expect at Louis Vuitton’s Bangkok store
LV the Place Bangkok occupies two floors of the downtown retail complex Gaysorn Amarin, integrating retail, dining and culture. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65ef68ca39ba48b4ab96eca515151852&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.travelweekly-asia.com%2fLuxury-Travel%2fWhat-to-expect-at-Louis-Vuitton-Bangkok-store&c=5174589496146035939&mkt=en-us
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Give BIG Green Bay breaks records, over $3 million raised
In a special meeting the Appleton Area School Board unanimously approved a new charter school that focuses on Hmong language and culture. Former Outagamie County HR Director Adam Westbrook, accused of … Full story: https://www.wbay.com/video/2024/02/22/give-big-green-bay-breaks-records-over-3-million-raised/
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Appleton school board approves new Hmong school, funding still needed
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) – In a special meeting the Appleton Area School Board unanimously approved a new charter school that focuses on Hmong language and culture. However, the future of the charter … Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2024/02/22/appleton-school-board-approves-new-hmong-school-funding-still-needed/
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Appleton school board approves charter for new Hmong immersion school. The next step? Funding.
APPLETON – During a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Appleton Area School Board unanimously approved a charter for a new school focused on Hmong language and culture — if the school can secure a … Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2024/02/22/appleton-school-board-approves-charter-for-hmong-immersion-school/72599756007/