Tag: family
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One of the families behind Pike Place Market’s famous flowers
Born into the flower business, Scott Chang grew from being resentful of the long summer hours to having deep respect for his family’s hard work. Discover the subtle beauty of See Lee Farm and the … Read Full Article
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Minneapolis reaches $700K settlement with family detained after 2019 police shooting
Chiasher Vue’s children said they were locked in squad cars and held at City Hall for hours after he was shot and killed by police. Read Full Article
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They wanted a better life so they opened a Fresno restaurant. Now 11 siblings work there
It serves grab-and-go Japanese food, though the family behind it is Hmong. They grew up in poverty, the children of refugees, Thao said, and wanted a better life. So they decided to open a business. Read Full Article
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EST Studios in talks with Cannes buyers on Cambodian family drama ‘The Harvest’ (exclusive)
Based on a screenplay by Mulan and Gran Torino actor Doua Moua, the story revolves around a man who returns home to his ailing father against a backdrop of shifting cultural traditions in the Hmong … Read Full Article
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‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong community who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were … Read Full Article
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A family breaks from tradition to honor sister’s life, bring awareness to domestic violence
Jennifer Yang, a 36-year-old Anoka County woman, was killed by her husband in what was ruled as a murder-suicide. Yang’s funeral was held on Sunday and it was one that broke from tradition in notable … Read Full Article
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‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were brought … Read Full Article
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As family files appeal, Wausau School Board launches new review of teacher who used racial slurs
The attorney for the Vongphakdy family told USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin that she’s concerned the district “just got the law wrong.” … Read Full Article
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Outrage overflows at board meeting over Wausau East band teacher who used racial slurs
Nearly 30 speakers expressed support for an Asian American family in Wausau who filed a harassment and discrimination complaint that was dismissed. Read Full Article
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As outrage grows over Wausau teacher who used racial slurs, Asian community demands action
The family is of Hmong and Lao descent; the son is a senior and openly gay. The district put Perkins on leave April 10, with superintendent Keith Hilts assigning Tabatha Gundrum, director of human … Read Full Article
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Advocates for Hmong man shot, killed by St. Paul police demand charges
Family members of a 65-year-old Hmong man shot and killed by St. Paul police in February renewed their call for justice Wednesday, while sharing previously unreleased transcripts of the 911 calls … Read Full Article
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Guest Commentary | Small, BIPOC local farmers need our help after floods
At least $5 million in relief funds at the state level must be immediately diverted to the California Underserved and Small Producers program at the CDFA to support family farmers who mostly do … Read Full Article
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Debra Kue draws on family heritage to represent Hmong culture in literature
Doctoral candidate in English, Debra Kue uses poetry to explore her identity as a Hmong American and hopes to educate others on her culture. Read Full Article
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Sheboygan’s newest Asian restaurant Nyob Zoo Cafe shares family’s favorite cuisine
Linda Hang and Moua Yang didn’t want to shy away from their Hmong culture, so they named their new restaurant Nyob Zoo Cafe, which means ‘Hello.’ … Read Full Article
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Actress Brenda Song speaks about career, life after Disney Channel
Growing up in a Thai-Hmong family near Sacramento, Calif., Song began her acting career at 5 years-old in a variety of television commercials. She had her breakthrough after being cast as London … Read Full Article