Tag: culture
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Korean man marries Hmong wife and shares unique story
The Fung Bros share the story of a Korean man marrying a Hmong wife. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/korean-man-marries-hmong-wife-and-shares-unique-story/vi-AA1VURY1
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Free story time event highlights Hmong culture and language
Lisa Yang will host the bilingual event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4 at the Onalaska Library. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/free-story-time-event-highlights-hmong-culture-and-language/article_cb90fa63-a3eb-4a9a-a19c-f73e2cfd7654.html
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Free Bilingual Story Event puts Hmong Culture and Language in Spotlight
>From 6:30-7:30pm on Wednesday Lisa Yang will be hosting a story time event at the Onalaska Public Library … Full story: https://www.wxow.com/video/free-bilingual-story-event-puts-hmong-culture-and-language-in-spotlight/video_88fa43ef-167a-5a1f-a00a-0a8ad176bada.html
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Students host community egg roll making and Hmong culture night
The event was part of junior Logan Xiong and senior Angie Yang’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) project. Twelve stations were set up in Wausau West’s kitchens, full of … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/04/students-host-community-egg-roll-making-hmong-culture-night/
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Students host community egg roll making and Hmong culture night
The event was part of junior Logan Xiong and senior Angie Yang’s FCCLA project. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/students-host-community-egg-roll-making-and-hmong-culture-night/ar-AA1VCsPH
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Hmong identity explained beyond East Asian labels
The Fung Bros explain why Hmong people are not considered East Asian. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/general/hmong-identity-explained-beyond-east-asian-labels/vi-AA1VnuXj
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US citizen with no criminal record arrested by ICE in Minneapolis and marched outside in underwear
ChongLy Thao, 56, was forcibly detained by federal agents on Sunday. His family said they denied him the chance to put on clothes or show his identification. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/us-citizen-with-no-criminal-record-arrested-by-ice-in-minneapolis-and-marched-outside-in-underwear/ar-AA1UAFHP
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Michael Barone: What’s the matter with Minnesota?
Minnesota? Somalis? Nine billion dollars in alleged welfare fraud? To understand what’s going on from a distance, it helps to understand basic culture. Minnesota was settled largely by people of … Full story: https://www.mauinews.com/opinion/columns/2026/01/michael-barone-whats-the-matter-with-minnesota/
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What’s the matter with Minnesota?
Minnesota? Somalis? Nine billion dollars in alleged welfare fraud? To understand what’s going on from a distance, it helps to understand basic culture. Minnesota was settled largely by people of … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/what-s-the-matter-with-minnesota/ar-AA1Ujkuw
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Clovis Veterans Memorial hosts celebration of Hmong culture
The community gathered at the Clovis Veterans Memorial to celebrate the Hmong community and veterans.The Fresno Center, Lao Veterans of America, and SGU Veteran … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/clovis-veterans-memorial-hosts-celebration-of-hmong-culture
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Kaohly Her becomes first woman, Asian American to be St. Paul’s mayor
Kaohly Her, a former state representative, who after a short campaign defeated a well-known incumbent in an upset last fall, took the oath of office Friday to become the first woman and Asian American … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/kaohly-her-becomes-first-woman-asian-american-to-be-st-paul-s-mayor/ar-AA1Tt8b2
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Kaohly Her is sworn in as Saint Paul’s first female mayor
She addressed a vibrant crowd at St. Catherine University, with a steely resolve to tackle modern challenges, attributing much of her success to her immigrant parents’ as the city faces an uptick in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/kaohly-her-is-sworn-in-as-saint-paul-s-first-female-mayor/ar-AA1TtHFA
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Year in review: Sahan Journal’s best photos of 2025 captured celebration, community and struggle
Sahan Journal’s top 10 photos of 2024 include student protests over Gaza, community protests over the HERC trash burner, and moments of celebration by students and cultural changemakers. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/top-10-photos-minnesota-2024-2/
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Clapback game empowers Asian Americans to confront microaggressions with humor
Clapback, her first game, created in collaboration with FAWK (the Funny Asian Women Kollective), aims to empower Asian Americans. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/may-lee-yang-clapback-card-game-asian-american-edition/
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Clapback game empowers Asian Americans to confront microaggressions with humor
Creator May Lee-Yang launched Mayhem Games to offer Asian Americans relatable game experiences. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/may-lee-yang-clapback-card-game-asian-american-edition/
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The Hmong story cloth: Preserving history with needle and thread
The Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture. One of the most popular topics for story cloths is the journey of the Hmong people from the Secret War to their … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/doc-9/hmong-story-cloth
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Hmong Story Cloth: Preserving history
Story cloths are one of several types of Hmong needlework and fabric arts known as paj ntaub, or “flower cloth.” It’s an art form that’s been a part of the Hmong culture for centuries. Paj ntaub is … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-story-cloth-preserving-history-135537088.html
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St. Paul school board votes to keep Hmong language, culture school at current campuses
The board’s 6-1 vote Thursday means Txuj Ci HMong lower campus will continue serving pre-K students while fifth- through eighth-graders will attend the upper campus for the 2026-27 school year. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/st-paul-school-board-votes-to-keep-hmong-language-culture-school-at-current-campuses/