Tag: father
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‘It is our traditional culture that you can carry on’: Milwaukee musician maintains the traditions of Hmong instrument Qeej
White meets Mason Lospeej Her and his father Andrew, preservers of a traditional Hmong instrument called the Qeej. (pronounced “gheng”) … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/it-is-our-traditional-culture-that-you-can-carry-on-milwaukee-musician-maintains-the-traditions-of-hmong-instrument-qeej
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Ex-Oakland mayor, boyfriend, waste company execs indicted in sprawling corruption probe
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend and a father-son team who run the local recycling company were indicted Friday on federal bribery and conspiracy charges for an alleged pay-to-play … Full story: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-17/ex-oakland-mayor-boyfriend-waste-company-execs-indicted
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2024 Look-Back
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis saw significant changes in 2024. In May, Bishop Joseph Williams was named the coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, and in July Father … Full story: https://www.thecatholicspirit.com/news/local-news/2024-look-back/
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Remembering ‘The Secret War’
The son of the most important Hmong American leader in history cut the ribbon holding a cover over a monument commemorating the sacrifice of his late father and so many … Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_36dcd7f4-a6d3-11ef-8007-734b20f3b19d.html
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How a nonprofit helps young, BIPOC farmers get their start
Her father built the fencing that surrounds the 60 acres of farmland. Today, she and her mother run Mhonpaj’s Garden, the first Hmong-owned certified organic farm in the state. They grow over 70 … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/farming-accessibility-minnesota-bipoc/
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Suni Lee’s Dad Built a Wooden Balance Beam for Her in Their Minnesota Backyard
John Lee is the dad of U.S. Olympic gymnast Suni Lee. Both of Lee’s parents are Hmong immigrants who came to the U.S. from Laos. Full story: https://heavy.com/sports/olympics/suni-lee-dad-father-john/
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A H’mong girl’s journey, from kidnapped to attorney
In the Hmong community, parents of a kidnapped bride typically accept the situation, albeit reluctantly. However, So’s father was profoundly moved by his daughter’s desire and determination to pursue … Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/trend/a-hmong-girls-journey-from-kidnapped-to-attorney-4721696.html
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St. Paul house fire: Father gives update on surviving family members
Early in the morning on Jan. 3, a house fire in St. Paul sent seven family members to the hospital. A father of six, Pacheng Vang was at work at the time of the fire; now, he says support from the … Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/st-paul-house-fire-father-035848210.html
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Girl, 2, released from hospital after St. Paul fire killed 4 of her siblings, critically injured her mother
A 2-year-old girl is out of the hospital after a fire in her family’s St. Paul home killed four of her siblings, her father said in a Thursday update. Pa Cheng Vang’s 6-year-old son and his wife … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/02/01/girl-2-released-from-hospital-after-st-paul-fire-killed-her-4-siblings-critically-injured-her-mom/