Tag: generation
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La Crosse County Library hosts bilingual Hmong story time in Onalaska
The Onalaska event follows a similar story time the library hosted in Holmen last month. Featured guest Yang, a College Advisor at Western Technical College and first-generation Hmong-American, helped … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/entertainment/events/la-crosse-county-library-hosts-bilingual-hmong-story-time-in-onalaska/article_9e2dcde6-787e-46f3-bb9a-055e8e8f1f03.html
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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…
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‘I remember a lot of fights.’ For the Valley’s Hmong, assimilation didn’t come without scars
This is the second installment in a three-part series called “50 Years in the Valley: The Hmong Journey from War to Home,” focusing on the first generation of Hmong Americans born and raised in the … Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/community/2025-12-18/i-remember-a-lot-of-fights-for-the-valleys-hmong-assimilation-didnt-come-without-scars
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Hmong New Year: Garden Of Generation
The purpose of our event is to raise awareness of Hmong culture and celebrate the arrival of the new year, one of the most significant celebrations in Hmong tradition. Full story: https://www.stkate.edu/events-calendar/hmong-new-year-garden-generation-288812
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Moua named CEO of Merced County’s Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County has announced the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer. As a first-generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, and the daughter of Hmong … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/moua-named-ceo-of-merced-countys-boys-girls-club/
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Boys & Girls Club of Merced County Names Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025. As a first- generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, … Full story: https://losbanosenterprise.com/community/2025/boys-girls-club-of-merced-county-names-dr-may-moua-as-chief-executive-officer/
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New Hmong American Immersion School opens in Appleton
Appleton’s first Hmong American Immersion School has opened at Johnston Elementary, preserving language and culture for the next generation. Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/appleton/new-hmong-american-immersion-school-opens-in-appleton
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New Hmong American Immersion School opens in Appleton
Appleton’s first Hmong American Immersion School has opened at Johnston Elementary, preserving language and culture for the next generation. Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/appleton/new-hmong-american-immersion-school-opens-in-appleton
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Looking back 50 years: Hmong Americans reflect on journey from wartime Laos to new life in U.S.
On the 50th anniversary of the Hmong arrival in the U.S., first-generation immigrants remembered the rocky early years, even as they celebrate how far the community has come. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/hmong-americans-fifty-year-anniversary/
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How one program is reaching the next generation of teachers
The Teacher Pathway Program was launched in 2023 by Teach For America Milwaukee in partnership with Alverno College. Full story: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nns-teach-for-america-milwaukee
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Fall ‘Anihan’ Celebration honors Fil-Am farmworkers’ history
The farm, which spans eight acres of land, is under the care and stewardship of Rodriguez and her husband, Joshua Vang, a second-generation Hmong refugee and nature expert. “The farm intends to … Full story: https://usa.inquirer.net/155952/fall-anihan-celebration-honors-fil-am-farmworkers-history
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Mary Sanchez: If Kamala Harris is a DEI vice president, is Usha Vance a DEI bride?
That’s a leg up to success that doesn’t play out for all Asian groups. Others — Hmong, Vietnamese, Koreans — had different starts in life, with the first generation migrating often without English … Full story: https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/11/mary-sanchez-if-kamala-harris-is-a-dei-vice-president-is-usha-vance-a-dei-bride/
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G.O.A.T. Biles closes with 11 career medals
Simone Biles wrapped up her final day of the Paris Olympic s with more hardware for the greatest gymnast of her generation. Full story: https://www.sfltimes.com/news/g-o-a-t-biles-closes-with-11-career-medals
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Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exercise
Simone Biles wrapped up her final day of the Paris Olympics with more hardware for the greatest gymnast of her generation. Full story: https://www.kokomotribune.com/sports/olympics-day-10-biles-closes-out-with-her-11th-career-medal-a-silver-in-floor/article_97fb3206-539f-11ef-907b-4b2fb1ca9533.html
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Preparing the next generation of Hmong farmers
Visit a Wisconsin farmers market, and chances are there are products grown by Hmong producers. But like other agricultural groups, the population is aging and outreach specialists hope younger Hmong f … Full story: https://www.wxpr.org/food-and-agriculture/2024-07-09/preparing-the-next-generation-of-hmong-farmers