Tag: history
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Cooking Hmong food in Laos where history and dinner collide
This video follows the preparation of traditional Hmong food in Laos, filmed in a setting that creates an immediate cultural contrast: cooking inside an old American missile shell. The focus stays on … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/foodanddrink/cooking-hmong-food-in-laos-where-history-and-dinner-collide/vi-AA1Vkd6K
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Bill would require more in-depth Black history instruction in Wisconsin schools
As the Trump administration pulls down displays on Black history, Wisconsin state Sen. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) are renewing their push for Wisconsin to bolster … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bill-require-more-depth-black-111501832.html
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Yo, Dems: You can’t ‘reform’ fascism | Will Bunch Newsletter
You don’t “significantly reform” fascism. You need to crush it. As Andrea Pitzer, who literally wrote the book on the history of concentration camps, noted Monday night: “The correct response to … Full story: https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/attytood/mlk-ice-reform-defund-democrats-hmong-greenland-20260120.html
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Yo, Dems: You can’t ‘reform’ fascism | Will Bunch Newsletter
You don’t “significantly reform” fascism. You need to crush it. As Andrea Pitzer, who literally wrote the book on the history of concentration camps, noted Monday night, “The correct response to … Full story: https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/attytood/mlk-ice-reform-defund-democrats-hmong-greenland-20260120.html
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US citizen with no criminal record arrested by ICE in Minneapolis and marched outside in underwear
ChongLy Thao, 56, was forcibly detained by federal agents on Sunday. His family said they denied him the chance to put on clothes or show his identification. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/us-citizen-with-no-criminal-record-arrested-by-ice-in-minneapolis-and-marched-outside-in-underwear/ar-AA1UAFHP
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31-year-old aims to make history in State of Wisconsin
The post 31 year old aims to make history in state of Wisconsin appeared first on AsAmNews. Yee Leng Xiong announced Wednesday his candidacy for Wisconsin Treasurer, a race that could make him the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/31-year-old-aims-to-make-history-in-state-of-wisconsin/ar-AA1TSEwA
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Kaohly Her becomes first woman, Asian American to be St. Paul’s mayor
Kaohly Her, a former state representative, who after a short campaign defeated a well-known incumbent in an upset last fall, took the oath of office Friday to become the first woman and Asian American … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/kaohly-her-becomes-first-woman-asian-american-to-be-st-paul-s-mayor/ar-AA1Tt8b2
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Kaohly Her is sworn in as Saint Paul’s first female mayor
She addressed a vibrant crowd at St. Catherine University, with a steely resolve to tackle modern challenges, attributing much of her success to her immigrant parents’ as the city faces an uptick in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/kaohly-her-is-sworn-in-as-saint-paul-s-first-female-mayor/ar-AA1TtHFA
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Mayor Kaohly Her pledges to ‘always show up’ for St. Paul in inaugural address
Friday’s inauguration launches the first term for Her, who makes history as the capital city’s first Asian American mayor. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhundreds-celebrate-new-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-at-inauguration-ceremony%2f601548810&c=16620742209504189747&mkt=en-us
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History made in St. Paul as mayor-elect Kaohly Her prepares to take office
Rama Duwaji, married to Zohran Mamdani, is her own kind of first lady … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/history-made-in-st-paul-as-mayor-elect-kaohly-her-prepares-to-take-office/vi-AA1TrVzn
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Milwaukee County got a wave of opioid settlement funds. How were they used?
In 2023, Milwaukee County received $111 million in funds, to be given out over 18 years, representing the largest amount recovered by any local government in the history of Wisconsin. The county has … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=694ec4efc7834784bc8acd6152215165&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fhealth%2f2025%2f12%2f26%2fhow-is-milwaukee-county-using-huge-opioid-settlement-grant-so-far%2f87791597007%2f&c=7795622837410801684&mkt=en-us
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The Hmong story cloth: Preserving history with needle and thread
The Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture. One of the most popular topics for story cloths is the journey of the Hmong people from the Secret War to their … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/doc-9/hmong-story-cloth
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Hmong Story Cloth: Preserving history
Story cloths are one of several types of Hmong needlework and fabric arts known as paj ntaub, or “flower cloth.” It’s an art form that’s been a part of the Hmong culture for centuries. Paj ntaub is … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-story-cloth-preserving-history-135537088.html
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 years of resilience
Years of Resilience,” dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-in-minnesota-50-years-of-resilience-trailer/vi-AA1SBT53
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 years of resilience
This new FOX 9 documentary, “Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience,” dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-in-minnesota-50-years-of-resilience-trailer/vi-AA1SBT53
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Hmong family worried for father’s health amid detainment
A Hmong family from Lansing is asking for help to bring back their father after they say he was detained by the Department of Homeland Security — and they claim he is suffering from medical neglect … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-family-worried-for-father-s-health-amid-detainment/ar-AA1RYfMB
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Immigrants and refugees in Minnesota–connecting past and present
The history of Minnesota, its statehood, and immigration are closely intertwined. Here’s a look at immigration in Minnesota, past and present. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2025/12/immigrants-and-refugees-in-minnesota-connecting-past-and-present/
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Hmong army cooks feast for 500 villagers
In the heart of Vietnam’s highlands, the Hmong Army gathers to prepare a massive feast – serving 500 villagers in a display of community, tradition, and generosity. From steaming pots to rhythmic … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-army-cooks-feast-for-500-villagers/vi-AA1uuP2R