Tag: Her
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Acclaimed Minnesota Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her takes over Sheboygan for retrospective
Bingo numbers were called out in Hmong and English. Elders dropped chips onto their boards. The ’70s-style wood paneled walls of the dining hall were adorned with photographs of … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/acclaimed-minnesota-hmong-american-artist-pao-houa-her-takes-over-sheboygan-for-retrospective/601378549
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Acclaimed Minnesota Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her takes over Sheboygan for retrospective
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. ― It was a little after noon at the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association on a warm day in June. Hmong elders had finished their lunches and were getting ready to play bingo. “If you win … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Brenda Song Says Disney ‘Nixed’ Her from Going for a Role in Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino — ”Here’s Why
The actress was starring in the Disney Channel’s ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ at the time the film was in preproduction … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/brenda-song-says-disney-nixed-230000272.html
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Brenda Song Says Disney ‘Nixed’ Her from Going for a Role in Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino — Here’s Why
Brenda Song said during a recent awards acceptance speech that the Walt Disney Company ‘nixed’ her from pursuing a role in Clint Eastwood’s ‘Gran Torino.’ At the time, the actress was starring as … Full story: https://people.com/brenda-song-says-disney-nixed-role-in-clint-eastwoods-gran-torino-heres-why-11763054
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Brenda Song says Disney blocked her from pursuing “Gran Torino” role because of sexual assault scene: ‘I was very upset’
The former child star also said she had to fight for her role in “The Social Network,” calling it an “opportunity of a lifetime.” … Full story: https://www.aol.com/brenda-song-says-disney-blocked-204623977.html
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Are naturalized citizens eligible to run for office in Minnesota?
A state lawmaker said she and her family entered the U.S. illegally when she was a child, later clarifying that she was a citizen. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/fact-briefs/2025/06/are-naturalized-citizens-eligible-to-run-for-office-in-minnesota/
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Minnesota Hmong American lawmaker responds to backlash over her immigration story
Minnesota State Representative Kaohly Vang Her, one of the nation’s few Hmong American lawmakers, clarified on Monday that she and her family are U.S. citizens after earlier remarks sparked backlash … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/minnesota-hmong-american-lawmaker-responds-155529943.html
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As Kaohly Vang Her found out, telling your immigration story is dangerous today
An honest revelation by Rep. Kaohly Vang Her was intended to stir empathy for undocumented immigrants. It backfired big time. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/yuen-telling-your-immigration-story-is-dangerous-today/601371300
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Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Rep. Kaohly Her’s statement came during a floor debate in the Minnesota House over whether to revoke health care coverage for undocumented immigrants. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmaker-says-her-family-immigrated-illegally-then-clarifies-shes-a-us-citizen/601369963
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Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Minnesota House Rep. Kaohly Her said Monday her family “broke the law” to come to the U.S. from Laos following the Vietnam War, though she later said in a statement they came “legally as refugees.” … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Woodson Art Museum debuts new exhibiton
WAUSAU – The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum recently debuted an exhibition featuring the photographic work of Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her. “Double … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/06/09/woodson-art-museum-debuts-new-exhibiton/
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“Sixpack” play explores Hmong volleyball culture in Minnesota
Playwright Katie Ka Vang joins The Afternoon Shift to discuss her play “Sixpack” running at Minneapolis’ Jungle Theater which is inspired by her experiences and Hmong volleyball culture in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Ramstad: AI is English-centric, but it’s picking up Hmong quickly
Yang-Her and Dao Her, who run a St. Paul tech consulting firm, are tracking the rapid changes on the language of their Hmong heritage. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-ai-is-english-centric-but-its-picking-up-hmong-quickly/601335752
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Inside the Rare and Rewarding Work of Teaching the Hmong Language
teaching is a calling. But working in the school’s Hmong dual-language immersion program is what she calls her life’s purpose. “You are educating students, but at the same time, you’re … Full story: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-the-rare-and-rewarding-work-of-teaching-the-hmong-language/2025/05
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The country’s first Hmong male news anchor is making sure he’s not the last
Chenue Her made history in 2021 when he became the first Hmong male news anchor in Des Moines, Iowa. He has since come back home to Minnesota, joining the FOX 9 Morning Show in 2024 as an anchor. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/21/fox-9s-chenue-her-on-being-the-first-and-only-hmong-male-anchor
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Hmong community celebrates 50 years of resilience and cultural preservation
Mai Tia Yang was just 5 years old when she was relocated from Laos to the U.S. after the end of the Secret War – a war that took so much from her. She doesn’t recall much of the conflict, as she was … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68c98f5ed6f94f1b9b2d44d525b605a9&url=https%3a%2f%2flacrossetribune.com%2flife-entertainment%2flocal%2fevents%2farticle_7f123572-3c3f-4ccd-b0b3-e394c5229df1.html&c=16512819984901937173&mkt=en-us
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Milwaukee’s Hmong scholars are on the rise — thanks in part to one local charter school
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When Kimberly Vang thinks back on growing up Hmong, her … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=696b1d2eb35348e188ce5a8e5caaaab3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f05%2f16%2fmilwaukee-hmong-scholars-local-charter-school.html&c=5858104078274379361&mkt=en-us
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‘Chicken lady’ faces legal trouble as birds come flocking in
Chicken owners from across the Twin Cities have been known to dump fowl on Miranda Meyer‘s St. Paul doorstep in the middle of the night. Outside her house on Hatch Avenue — yes, St. Paul’s “chicken … Full story: https://www.msn.com/