Tag: history
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Wisconsin’s 38 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2024, Part 5
He’s conducted more than 50 trainings on systemic racism for Hmong leaders and presented Hmong culture and history for many school districts, colleges and universities. He hosted a live radio talk … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsins-38-most-influential-asian-american-leaders-for-2024-part-5/
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Man jailed and charged with snatching necklaces off Asian women in St. Paul — again
A Minneapolis man with a history of targeting Asian women in St. Paul for the jewelry they wore is jailed and charged with two more incidents that occurred last month outside a Hmong market in the … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/man-jailed-charged-snatching-necklaces-223300572.html
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Hmong community among groups pushing for change in U.S. Census
Yao Yaj is the executive director of the Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce and says Hmong people mostly identify as Southeast Asian because of migration and other parts of their history. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-community-among-groups-pushing-change-in-census/89-006d22ee-0494-4dc5-8776-878a4c85219b
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A new law requires more diverse curriculum. Here’s how teachers can make that happen
A new law passed earlier this year requires Wisconsin teachers to include Asian American history in their curriculums. A former state teacher of the year shares how he does that in his classroom. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/state-capitol/a-new-law-requires-more-diverse-curriculum-heres-how-teachers-can-make-that-happen
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Hmong Cultural Center teaches Hmong American history to GT 4th graders
For 14 years the Hmong Cultural Center has been teaching Hmong American history to students in the La Crosse school district. This year other districts like Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau are getting in on … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/hmong-cultural-center-teaches-hmong-american-history-to-g-e-t-4th-graders/article_e2fa7a86-116a-11ef-bd30-c36fba9a66d7.html
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
SHEBOYGAN — The Hmong Student Organization at South High will host its first event to honor Hmong veterans and celebrate Hmong culture and history next week. The Hmong Veterans Day … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/education/2024/05/10/sheboygan-south-hmong-student-organization-to-host-hmong-veteran-event/73628758007/
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
SHEBOYGAN — The Hmong Student Organization at South High will host its first event to honor Hmong veterans and celebrate Hmong culture and history next week. The Hmong Veterans Day Presentation … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sheboygan-south-high-students-honor-100055373.html
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Duy Nguyen: New Hmong American and Asian American history bill is about healing
My family left Vietnam as refugees in the 1980s because we did not believe in the political construct that ultimately took over. It took us four attempts to flee Vietnam to finally be united as a … Full story: https://madison365.com/duy-nguyen-new-hmong-american-and-asian-american-history-bill-is-about-healing/
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Appleton schools ahead of the curve teaching Hmong American history in middle school
While Gov. Tony Evers signed a law April 4 making instruction in Hmong and Asian American history mandatory, AASD has worked to include Hmong history since 2018. Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2024/05/01/act-266-hmong-american-history-and-culture-taught-in-appleton-since-2018/73273153007/
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Hmong History Month gets celebrated at a local gala
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) – Hmong Heritage Month was celebrated with dinner and cultural performances on Saturday. The event was the Hmong Heritage Gala, presented by Power Up Eau Claire. It is in it’s second … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/hmong-history-month-gets-celebrated-at-a-local-gala/article_1616b756-04f3-11ef-a2dc-93ac7314a05c.html
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Evers signs Act 266 into law
Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 266 into law April 4 which states that Hmong and Asian American history shall be part of the Wisconsin K-12 curriculum. “The Hmong and Asian American communities are a … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/news/2024/04/24/evers-signs-act-266-into-law
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Wisconsin governor signs law mandating Hmong American & Asian American History in public schools
Hmong American and Asian American history is being added to Wisconsin’s K-12 public school curriculum. Earlier this month, Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 266, mandating the inclusion of Asian American and … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/2024-04-16/wisconsin-governor-signs-law-mandating-hmong-american-asian-american-history-in-public-schools
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New bill to require Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history
The Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved Assembly Bill 232 March 12, requiring the instruction of Asian American history in schools, a historic milestone for Asian American representation in … Full story: https://badgerherald.com/news/wisconsin/2024/04/11/new-bill-will-require-wisconsin-schools-to-teach-hmong-asian-american-history/
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Representing Hmong culture in Allen Priebe
This exhibition features personal and found objects that represent Hmong narratives, memories, culture and history. Yaj was born in California and raised in Sheboygan, WI. She earned a Bachelor of … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/arts-and-culture/2024/04/11/representing-hmong-culture-in-allen-priebe
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Evers signs bill requiring schools to teach histories of Asian and Hmong Americans
Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill requiring the teaching of Hmong American and Asian American history in Wisconsin schools. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/evers-signs-bill-requiring-schools-191251681.html
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Wisconsin will now require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Wisconsin will now require K-12 public schools to teach Asian American and Hmong history, following a bill the state’s governor signed into law Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-now-require-asian-american-223255002.html
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Evers signs bills requiring Wisconsin schools to include Hmong history
Governor Tony Evers signing a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Current state law requires K through 12 schools to teach Black, Hispanic … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/evers-signs-bills-requiring-wisconsin-150956889.html