Tag: Hmong
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Fresno Unified names Misty Her as superintendent
Fresno Unified’s first female and Hmong leader Misty Her will continue leading the struggling district after being named superintendent. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=681054a2b02c43058e7bef08b6bfc8e3&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2f2025%2ffresno-unified-names-misty-her-as-superintendent%2f731092&c=3869384555131369207&mkt=en-us
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Hmong, Lao Secret War veterans could receive benefits under new bill
Many in the Minnesota Hmong and Lao communities hope House lawmakers will pass a bill aimed at granting limited veterans’ benefits to Hmong and Lao special guerrilla units veterans in the Secret War. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-lao-secret-war-veterans-182336974.html
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans
Some of the benefits include special designations on their drivers licenses, veteran burial ceremonies and grave markers. Health care benefits are not included. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-senate-passes-bill-granting-benefits-to-hmong-and-lao-veterans/601340132
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Hmong population in the U.S., 2000-2023
Note: The population shown includes only those who identify as Hmong alone and no other race or Asian origin. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology. PEW RESEARCH CENTER F … Full story: https://www.pewresearch.org/chart/hmong-population-in-the-u-s-2000-2023/
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Minnesota Senate Passes Veterans Budget Bill, Addressing St. Cloud Veterans’ Needs and Honoring Hmong SGU Veterans
Minnesota’s new veterans budget bill, supported by Senator Erin Murphy and spearheaded by Senator Aric Putnam, addresses needs expressed by local veterans. Full story: https://hoodline.com/2025/04/minnesota-senate-passes-veterans-budget-bill-addressing-st-cloud-veterans-needs-and-honoring-hmong-sgu-veterans/
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Walker West opens new St. Paul cultural center with weekend of music
Jazz, gospel and violins at Walker West’s grand opening; Hmong arts at Union Depot; Aztec dancers and Latine artists at the Midtown Greenway; St. Paul art crawl. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-walker-west-hmong-festival-midtown-caravan/
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Misty Her to become highest ranking Hmong Am K-12 educator
The Fresno Unified School District in Central California named Misty Her its only finalist to become its next superintendent of schools. The vote in close door session ends a 15-month search, reports … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Homeownership data reveals widened racial gap for Black Minnesotans
A new report shows dramatic variance in homeownership rates among cultural groups such as Dakota, Somali and Hmong Minnesotans. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/homeownership-data-reveals-racial-gap-black-african-american-minnesotans/601337769
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2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora. Wisconsin’s community is still healing
2025 marks 50 years of continued Hmong history and resilience after the diaspora. The Hmong Institute has planned a series of events to provide a space for the community to reflect on a history of … Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/04/2025-marks-50-years-of-hmong-diaspora-wisconsins-community-is-still-healing
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Hmong community celebrates Fresno Unified’s new superintendent
With roughly 36 weeks left in the year, Musk could spend between 36 and 72 more days aiding President Trump this year—on top of the roughly 90 days he’s already been there. Tesla’s net income dropped … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-community-celebrates-fresno-unifieds-060910063.html
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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Vinai makes Condé Nast Traveler’s best of 2025 list
Minneapolis Hmong restaurant Vinai has been ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of 2025’s best new restaurants in the world. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/04/23/vinai-best-new-restaurant-world-2025-conde-nast.html
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Vinai makes Condé Nast Traveler’s best of 2025 list
Minneapolis Hmong restaurant Vinai has been ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of 2025’s best new restaurants in the world. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/04/23/vinai-best-new-restaurant-world-2025-conde-nast.html
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Kao Kalia Yang makes history at Minnesota Book Awards
Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer who lives in St. Paul, made Minnesota Book Award history Tuesday when she won awards in three categories at the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards ceremony at the … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/23/kao-kalia-yang-minnesota-book-awards/