Tag: history
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‘Lee Lue the Musical’ brings Hmong history to Milwaukee
The world-premiere musical explores love, loss and legacy during the Secret War in Laos, Sept. 3-6 at Skylight Music Theatre. Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/lee-lue-the-musical-brings-hmong-history-to-milwaukee/73594893
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Vietnam’s ‘love market’: Ex-lovers meet each other once a year, and this centuries-old tradition is still alive
Vietnam’s Khau Vai Love Market honors past connections annually. This tradition allows former lovers to reunite and remember their shared history. The market, recognized as cultural heritage, defies … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-in/society-culture-and-history/cultural-events/vietnam-s-love-market-ex-lovers-meet-each-other-once-a-year-and-this-centuries-old-tradition-is-still-alive/ar-AA2atrJy
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Hmong, Lao veterans recognized by Minnesota
They were forgotten fighters, but now, a group of Minnesota veterans are finally being recognized. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/history/hmong-lao-veterans-recognized-by-minnesota/vi-AA29psAm
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Key moments in St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her’s life and career
The mayor made history with her election victory in November, but fresh allegations have her on the defensive. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a6d753aabe84fc8931bccabe001b251&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fkey-moments-in-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-hers-life-and-career%2f601873912&c=2832159102433141928&mkt=en-us
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Free “We the People” community day celebrates Milwaukee’s immigration history
The Milwaukee County Historical Society will host “We the People” Community Day on Saturday, August 8, celebrating Milwaukee’s diverse history, cultures … Full story: https://wtmj.com/shows/whats-on-tap/2026/07/29/free-community-day-celebrates-milwaukees-rich-history/
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WomenVenture Day marks Day 3 at EAA AirVenture, spotlighting women in aviation
Day Two at EAA AirVenture, checking in with campers and must-see events; WWII- era Warbirds of America planes fly over EAA as living history for AirVentur … Full story: https://fox11online.com/good-day-wi/womenventure-day-marks-day-3-at-eaa-airventure-spotlighting-women-in-aviation-oshkosh-air-care-alliance-volunteer-pilots-design-build-test-xyla-foxlin-engineer-stem-inspire
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Hmong summer enrichment program teaches culture, history and language to Wausau-area students
The Hmong Phoojywg Enrichment Summer Program at Weston Elementary is open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade, regardless of background, and teaches Hmong culture, history and … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/hmong-summer-enrichment-program-teaches-culture-history-and-language-to-wausau-area-students/ar-AA28p7Nf
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A History of Minnesota’s People
A lot of times, people look at the history of the United States of America and they start with the first French fur trader, British occupation or American conquest, but here were tens of thousands of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a4739bd0bdc4026812d417c55685193&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kare11.com%2farticle%2fentertainment%2fevents%2famerica-250%2fa-history-of-minnesotas-people%2f89-7c99343f-7544-462f-81b7-e5c0359a4445&c=4197351424934224422&mkt=en-us
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This Valley cooking class connects Hmong youth with traditional roots, language. ‘This is a part of our culture’
Hmong have a rich history in the Central Valley. Over 80,000 call the region their home, with vibrant communities in Fresno, Merced, Stockton and Sacramento counties. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/arts-culture/2026-06-23/this-valley-cooking-class-connects-hmong-youth-with-traditional-roots-language-this-is-a-part-of-our-culture
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Sunisa Lee’s historic Olympic gold | Throwback
Take a trip back to the Tokyo Olympics, where Sunisa Lee made history by winning the women’s artistic all-around gold medal. Her victory made her the first Hmong-American Olympic champion in any sport … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/sunisa-lee-s-historic-olympic-gold-throwback/vi-AA25iNmt
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Why Hmong identity is often misunderstood
The Fung Bros explore why Hmong identity is often misunderstood. There is no justice in the history of the Supreme Court more willing to ‘go further’ than Justice Clarence Thomas: Sen. Ted Cruz Two … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/why-hmong-identity-is-often-misunderstood/vi-AA24bi99
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Men fled war – then something began killing them in their sleep
The video explores the real-life mystery that helped inspire A Nightmare on Elm Street: a wave of sudden unexplained sleep deaths among young Hmong men who had fled Laos for the United States. At the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/men-fled-war-then-something-began-killing-them-in-their-sleep/vi-AA23tymj
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Hmong American Day celebration at Long Cheng Community Center in Appleton
Tags: American, Appleton, celebrate, celebration, community, history, Hmong, Hmong American, leaders, local, Long Cheng, news, storyHmong families, community leaders and local organizations gathered at Long Cheng Community Center in Appleton to celebrate Hmong American Day, honoring the history, sacrifices and cultural legacy of … Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/hmong-american-day-celebration-long-202717458.html
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New project maps 50 years of Hmong Minnesotan history
Coins hang from a traditional Hmong garment during the 43rd annual Hmong New Year event in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. NINA MOINI: From the first Hmong businesses to homes that became museums … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/05/14/storymap-50-years-hmong-minnesotan-history
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Hmong American Day at the Neville
Hmong American Day at the Neville … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/cultural-events/hmong-american-day-at-the-neville/vi-AA22Ur6l