Tag: family
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Fresno’s Storyland is adding 3 new play areas. Here’s when and what to expect
New attractions are coming to Storyland in Fresno, just in time for summer vacation. The amusement center at Roeding Park, 890 West. Belmont Ave in Fresno, has been delivering family-friendly fun for … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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West Michigan family to launch line of Asian-inspired sauces in Meijer stores
The Xiongs, who own multiple restaurants across West Michigan, have created a variety of sauces based on their culinary offerings. Full story: https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/west-michigan-family-to-launch-line-of-asian-inspired-sauces-in-meijer-stores
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US Proxy War Displaced My Family 50 Years Ago. We Still Live in the Wreckage.
When my son was born almost two years ago, we held a small hu plig or “soul- calling” ceremony to welcome his spirit to the world and into our family. The shaman my parents appointed for the ceremony, … Full story: https://truthout.org/articles/us-proxy-war-displaced-my-family-50-years-ago-we-still-live-in-the-wreckage/
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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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Tracing one Hmong family’s journey from Laos to Rhode Island
The Hmong are an ethnic group living primarily in China and Southeast Asia. There are communities of Hmong migrants across the globe. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Isabella … Full story: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tracing-one-hmong-familys-journey-from-laos-to-rhode-island
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Hmong fest, Somali dance, ArtWhirl headline busy Twin Cities arts weekend
Hmong American Day Festival in St. Paul; annual Art-A-Whirl; art and music at Midtown Global Market; Somali dance at The Cedar; Guthrie play explores Black family legacy. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-twin-cities-hmong-festival-art-a-whirl-somali-dance-guthrie/
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Reflecting on the Hmong Experience 50 Years After the Secret War on Laos
When my son was born almost two years ago, we held a small hu plig or “soul- calling” ceremony to welcome his spirit to the world and into our family. The shaman my parents appointed for the ceremony … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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CIA military base during ‘Secret War’ in Laos draws Hmong Americans
LONG TIENG, LAOS – We met in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, not far from the spot on the Mekong River where the Xiong family fled to Thailand one night in May 1975. At the time of their … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/cia-military-base-during-secret-war-in-laos-draws-hmong-american-visitors/601328781
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40 years later, Sheboygan Hmong-American family reunites with couples who supported immigration to US
The two couples who helped the Lees resettle were part of an Illinois-based church, Calvary Lutheran Church, that sponsored the family’s resettlement. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2025/05/09/sheboygan-hmong-american-family-reunites-with-couples-who-helped-them-immigrate-45-years-ago/83510467007/
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40 years later, Sheboygan Hmong-American family reunites with couples who supported immigration to US
The Hmong Mutual Assistance Association helped connect the two families. The Swearingens and Doeblers’ church, Calvary Lutheran Church in Illinois, sponsored the Lee family’s immigration. Full story: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2025/05/09/sheboygan-hmong-american-family-reunites-with-couples-who-helped-them-immigrate-45-years-ago/83510467007/
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Ramsey County Honors AAPI and American Indian Heritage with a Rich May Events Calendar
May in Ramsey County features AAPI and American Indian heritage events and a range of family-friendly activities. Full story: https://hoodline.com/2025/05/ramsey-county-honors-aapi-and-american-indian-heritage-with-a-rich-may-events-calendar/
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Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community
Unlike many Hmong families who sought refuge in the United States after the Vietnam War, Marc Heu’s family located to French Guiana in South America. He says growing up in French Guiana was difficult … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/01/patisserie-owner-marc-heu-found-a-home-in-minnesotas-hmong-community
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A family escape to Vietnam’s misty highlands
Venturing into the heart of Sapa, this Malaysian family was charmed by the town’s mesmerising landscape and culture. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2025/04/18/a-family-escape-to-vietnams-misty-highlands
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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Month-by-month guide to spring and summer festivals and family fun
Hmong music festivals; German, Irish, Scottish and pan-African cultural fairs; a massive Cinco de Mayo parade; an Indigenous fashion show; Asian night markets and more. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/06/summer-calendar-festivals-st-paul-things-to-do/
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Month-by-month guide to spring and summer festivals and family fun
Hmong music festivals; German, Irish, Scottish and pan-African cultural fairs; a massive Cinco de Mayo parade; an Indigenous fashion show; Asian night markets — you name it. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/06/summer-calendar-festivals-st-paul-things-to-do/
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US deportation: Mother facing long separation from family
A Milwaukee woman, deported to Laos by the Trump administration, is distressed at the prospect of spending years away from her family in Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/circumstances-under-which-green-card-can-be-revoked/story
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ODOT analyst, corrections officer and family lawyer vie for Salem City Council seat
Three people are running to fill the Ward 6 Salem City Council seat left vacant by Mayor Julie Hoy. Here are the candidates. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/odot-analyst-corrections-officer-family-110159485.html