Tag: Hmong American
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Hmong American community concerned about ICE agents in north central Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Some people in the Hmong American community are concerned about ICE agents coming to north-central Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/01/21/hmong-american-community-concerned-about-ice-agents-north-central-wisconsin/
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Milwaukee school receives national honor
The Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) in Milwaukee is celebrating a major national honor. The school has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School, one of the highest recognitions a federally … Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-school-receives-national-honor/70000843
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Slant-eye mockery brings Hmong American child to tears in viral video
An emotional video showing a Hmong American child describing racist bullying at school has gone viral as attention grows around the persistence of a mocking gesture targeting Asians. In the clip, … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/slant-eye-mockery-brings-hmong-165301944.html
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Clovis Veterans Memorial District to host Hmong American cultural celebration
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Tags: American, celebration, Clovis, community, Hmong, Hmong American, memorial, news, story, veteransCelebrating the American Spirit: Hmong American Friendship is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District, located at 808 Fourth St. Community members are encouraged … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6957ff6f666645949b21d139b691cb75&url=https%3a%2f%2fclovisroundup.com%2fclovis-veterans-memorial-district-to-host-hmong-american-cultural-celebration%2f&c=16367461534729538303&mkt=en-us
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How St. Paul’s Mayor Lost a ‘Safe’ Re-election Bid
Labor tensions and rent-control fallout opened the door for challenger Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s incoming first Hmong American mayor. Full story: https://www.governing.com/politics/how-st-pauls-mayor-lost-a-safe-re-election-bid
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Photos of Suni Lee’s 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue debut are going viral on social media
Six-time Olympic medalist Sunisa “Suni” Lee, celebrated as the first Hmong American to compete in the Olympic Games, is making headlines once again, this time far … Full story: https://www.mundodeportivo.com/us/en/20251120/734841/photos-of-suni-lee-s-2025-swimsuit-issue-debut-are-going-viral-on-social-media.html
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‘Trust-based giving works’ — HAPA founder invites Milwaukee community to invest in Hmong students
“In 2022, we at Hmong American Peace Academy received the largest gift in our school’s history: $3 million from MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists,” said Dr. Chris … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691c032e271f41d0aff3717ddbf49190&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f11%2f17%2fgiving-hapa-founder-milwaukee-hmong-students.html&c=14530864332870871966&mkt=en-us
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From fighting for survival to leading out in the open
Hmong American women have come a long way over the last 50 years, and achieved another historic milestone with Kaohly Her’s election as mayor of St. Paul, Ka Vang writes. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-elects-first-hmong-woman-mayor/601520371
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Rep. Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s next mayor is no stranger to rising above challenges
The voters in Minnesota’s capital city have spoken. In a historic win, Kaohly Her will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor for the City of St. Paul. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rep-kaohly-her-st-paul-040924630.html
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‘A blur of hard work’: Kaohly Vang Her’s late entry to St. Paul mayoral race pays off in historic win
Kaohly Vang Her, a Lao refugee turned state representative, will be the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-election-winner-kaohly-vang-her/
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Kaohly Her defeats Melvin Carter to become St. Paul’s first Hmong American mayor
Kaohly Her has unseated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, becoming the first Hmong-American and first woman ever elected mayor of the city. After trailing Carter in the first round of ranked-choice … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/kaohly-her-defeats-melvin-carter-220528063.html
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Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office
Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Her is making history. Her is the first woman and the first Hmong American elected to lead the capital city. She narrowly beat fellow DFLer incumbent two-term Mayor Melvin … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/05/kaohly-her-first-woman-and-hmong-st-paul-mayorelect-shares-plans-for-office
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Diane’s Place celebrates Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year honor
MINNEAPOLIS — Add another honor to the long list for Diane’s Place. The Hmong American restaurant in northeast Minneapolis has been named Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year. The restaurant, … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/dianes-place-food-wine-2025-restaurant-of-the-year-honor/89-38a9b24e-5ded-4e31-a037-1a13f8235e99