Tag: Hmong
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Hmong fest, Somali dance, ArtWhirl headline busy Twin Cities arts weekend
Hmong American Day Festival in St. Paul; annual Art-A-Whirl; art and music at Midtown Global Market; Somali dance at The Cedar; Guthrie play explores Black family legacy. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-twin-cities-hmong-festival-art-a-whirl-somali-dance-guthrie/
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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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Hmong community celebrates 50 years in America
The Merced Hmong Community celebrated half a century of residence in their American home with a massive community event for Hmong American Day on Saturday, May 10, at the Castle Memorial Parade Ground … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/hmong-community-celebrates-50-years-in-america/
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Lake View Elementary School to host Hmong American Day Celebration on Friday night
Lake View Elementary School will host a Hmong American Day Celebration that will highlight the school’s innovative Hmong bilingual program while commemorating 50 years of Hmong people in the United … Full story: https://madison365.com/lake-view-elementary-school-to-host-hmong-american-day-celebration-on-friday-night/
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Community leaders reflect on 50 years since Hmong refugees first started resettling in Wisconsin
The Assembly passed a resolution to celebrate 50 years of strength and resilience of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian and Vietnamese people this week. Full story: https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/05/15/community-leaders-reflect-on-50-years-since-hmong-refugees-first-started-resettling-in-wisconsin/
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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, home of the third largest Hmong population … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/government-politics/2025-05-14/making-wisconsin-hmong-refugees-and-the-promise-of-something-better
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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, which is home to the third largest Hmong … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/government-politics/2025-05-14/making-wisconsin-hmong-refugees-and-the-promise-of-something-better
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50 years of Hmong-Lao veterans and Hmong culture celebrated in La Crosse
Hmong-Lao veterans and Hmong families fled their homeland to Thailand eventually resettling in the U.S. as result of the end of the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/la-crosse/50-years-of-hmong-lao-veterans-and-hmong-culture-celebrated-in-la-crosse/article_186c5d55-ed32-4909-a5a7-49089866422c.html
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Hmong leader Tony Yang, of La Crosse, earns Assmbly Hometown Hero award
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session #7 Photo by Joe Koshollek / Wisconsin State Legislature LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Representative Jill Billings honored Hmong Leader, NaoHoua “Tony” Yang … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6824c3e27ccb4337affcfa686bf3b8ce&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-leader-tony-yang-of-la-crosse-earns-assmbly-hometown-hero-award%2f&c=9375089203210902385&mkt=en-us
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Hmong leader Tony Yang, of La Crosse, earns Assmbly Hometown Hero award
Representative Jill Billings honored Hmong Leader, NaoHoua “Tony” Yang of La Crosse with the Assembly Hometown Hero Award. Yang was born in Laos during the Vietnam War, enduring persecution and … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-leader-tony-yang-la-154103533.html
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Local Hmong leader receives Hometown Hero Award
A local Hmong leader has received the Assembly Hometown Hero Award for his contributions to the La Crosse community. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/la-crosse/local-hmong-leader-receives-hometown-hero-award/article_48c37276-e16a-403e-a3b3-143b160e37e5.html
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Milwaukee’s Hmong community hopes state’s first tuj lub courts will grow the ancient sport
Wisconsin’s Hmong community hopes that the first official courts in the state for the ancient game, tuj lub, are a way to spread and grow the sport. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/asian-american-heritage/milwaukees-hmong-community-hopes-states-first-tuj-lub-courts-will-grow-the-ancient-sport
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Hmong-Lao veterans recognized on May 14
Flags are at half-staff for the soldiers who fought alongside the U.S. in Vietnam. Wednesday also marks the 50th anniversary of the last airlift of refugee soldiers and families. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/14/hmong-lao-veterans-recognized-may-14/
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Reflecting on the Hmong Experience 50 Years After the Secret War on Laos
When my son was born almost two years ago, we held a small hu plig or “soul- calling” ceremony to welcome his spirit to the world and into our family. The shaman my parents appointed for the ceremony … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Flags to fly at half-staff May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
May 14th 1975 was the last day of evacuations for the remaining Hmong-Lao soldiers and their families. Resettlement organizations helped many immigrate to the United States. Wednesday flags will fly … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/05/14/flags-fly-half-staff-may-14-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14?
Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2025/05/14/why-are-the-flags-flying-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14/83605877007/