Tag: Hmong
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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Lang opposes giving Hmong veterans state benefits
A compromise measure would recognize the men as veterans but limit access to benefits. It is estimated fewer than 1000 Hmong Vietnam veterans live in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/lang-opposes-giving-hmong-veterans-state-benefits/article_b1acbe4d-aedd-4753-84fa-0a00d52fbab2.html
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UP Promotes Ban Hmong Mai Community Enterprise as a Cultural Tourism and Learning Hub for Hmong Heritage.
This initiative aims to establish Ban Hmong Mai as a learning center and a cultural tourism destination focused on Hmong ethnic heritage, emphasizing local cuisine and traditional crafts like hand … Full story: https://www.newswit.com/en/if14df3vir2ovf0o2orvlz8mcs8wy4ya
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These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
In California, where approximately 107,000 Hmong reside, the origin of the state’s two Hmong stations, as told by Marc Yablonka, is a fascinating story. Full story: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/these-stations-serve-americas-hmong-communities
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its foundation. In this role, Tevlin will lead … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
The CIA recruited and trained thousands of Hmong people to fight on behalf of Americans during a clandestine operation in Laos during the Vietnam War, known as the “Secret War.” Now, those … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
Jan. 7, 2011 was a difficult day at Hmong-language station KJAY 1430 AM in Sacramento, Calif. The staff had learned that after a year in the hospital, Vang Pao had passed away the day before from … Full story: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/these-stations-serve-americas-hmong-communities
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How Hmong soldiers in Minnesota are fighting to get veterans benefits
Hmong soldiers who fought for the U.S. during the Vietnam War are asking to be recognized for their service. The CIA recruited and trained them during the Secret War in Laos. As Caroline Cummings … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-soldiers-minnesota-fighting-veterans-231024940.html
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
Changing state law to define them as veterans would unlock state veterans benefits like the GI bill or access to the state’s veterans homes. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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Award-winning memoirist to visit HVCC
TROY — Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer, filmmaker and teacher, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss and share her award-winning books during a … Full story: https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/award-winning-memoirist-to-visit-hvcc/article_5c4ec47d-2c91-42bb-b15b-e9c57308a8ae.html
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Feel Good Friday: La Crosse Area Heritage Center opens the Hmong Story Cloth exhibition
April is Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin and a Hmong Story Cloth exhibit is now on display at the La Crosse Area Heritage Center. The exhibit features 19 … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67f3fc5fb2ea404d84eb568d7aaacc7b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2foriginals%2ffeelgoodfriday%2ffeel-good-friday-la-crosse-area-heritage-center-opens-the-hmong-story-cloth-exhibition%2f&c=15346543536968948810&mkt=en-us
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The First and Only Hmong Bookstore in the World
A story of perseverance leads from the shores of the Mekong River to the founding of the world’s first and only Hmong bookstore. Full story: https://streets.mn/2025/04/07/the-first-and-only-hmong-bookstore-in-the-world/
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Twins ‘skipping’ class to represent Australia at the world jump rope championships
One of the great things about jump rope competitions is that you can easily set up the equipment and the sport can be enjoyed by people of all fitness levels. People from young … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/en/article/twins-skipping-class-to-represent-australia-at-the-world-jump-rope-championships/7vq4t86sw
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Month-by-month guide to spring and summer festivals and family fun
Hmong music festivals; German, Irish, Scottish and pan-African cultural fairs; a massive Cinco de Mayo parade; an Indigenous fashion show; Asian night markets and more. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/06/summer-calendar-festivals-st-paul-things-to-do/
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Month-by-month guide to spring and summer festivals and family fun
Hmong music festivals; German, Irish, Scottish and pan-African cultural fairs; a massive Cinco de Mayo parade; an Indigenous fashion show; Asian night markets — you name it. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/06/summer-calendar-festivals-st-paul-things-to-do/
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‘It is our traditional culture that you can carry on’: Milwaukee musician maintains the traditions of Hmong instrument Qeej
White meets Mason Lospeej Her and his father Andrew, preservers of a traditional Hmong instrument called the Qeej. (pronounced “gheng”) … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/it-is-our-traditional-culture-that-you-can-carry-on-milwaukee-musician-maintains-the-traditions-of-hmong-instrument-qeej
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La Crosse Area Heritage Center displays Hmong cloth exhibit
April is Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin, and an exhibit in the Coulee Region is spreading information about Hmong history from those who witness it firsthand. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/04/04/la-crosse-area-heritage-center-displays-hmong-cloth-exhibit/