Tag: identity
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Expat vs. Immigrant: The racial sorting and stigma hidden inside everyday migration vocabulary
The split is built into the words themselves. Expat is shortened from expatriate, drawn from the Latin ex, meaning out of, and patria, meaning homeland. The word presumes a fixed national identity … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/explainers/expat-vs-immigrant-racial-sorting-stigma-hidden-inside-everyday-migration-vocabulary/
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 6, 2026
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the definition of home, a graphic novel about a tween grappling with his sexual identity, a propulsive YA novel about a girl … Full story: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/100061-new-kids-and-ya-books-week-of-april-6-2026.html
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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…
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Sunisa Lee’s Hmong heritage reshapes Asian American identity
The Fung Bros discuss why Sunisa Lee being Hmong impacts Asian America. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sunisa-lee-s-hmong-heritage-reshapes-asian-american-identity/vi-AA1VVaSU
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Korean man marries Hmong wife and shares unique story
The Fung Bros share the story of a Korean man marrying a Hmong wife. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/korean-man-marries-hmong-wife-and-shares-unique-story/vi-AA1VURY1
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Hmong identity explained beyond East Asian labels
The Fung Bros explain why Hmong people are not considered East Asian. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/general/hmong-identity-explained-beyond-east-asian-labels/vi-AA1VnuXj
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Elderly Hmong St. Paul citizen arrested by ICE in bitter cold wearing only underwear, blanket
Video from St. Paul’s Eastside shows ICE agents pulling an elderly man from his home. His family says Chongly Scott Thao is a U.S. citizen who was later released after agents confirmed his identity. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/elderly-hmong-st-paul-citizen-224310784.html
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ICE arrests elderly, underdressed Hmong-American man inside his St. Paul home over mistaken identity, family says
In an online fundraiser, family says ICE agents broke down the door, entered with weapons drawn and handcuffed the man inside his home without showing a warrant. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/ice-elderly-hmong-american-citizen-arrested-st-paul/
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Meeting the Black Hmong: A Culture Few Outsiders Truly Know
In this video, I travel deep into the mountains to meet the Black Hmong, one of the most unique and culturally rich ethnic groups in Asia. I share their traditions, daily life, and the incredible … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/meeting-the-black-hmong-a-culture-few-outsiders-truly-know/vi-AA1zaTlV
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Hmong artists showcase attachment to place, plants, connection at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Verdant Remedies at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum showcases Hmong artists blending tradition, nature, and identity in an inspiring cultural exhibit. Full story: https://www.eplocalnews.org/2025/08/28/hmong-artists-showcase-attachment-to-place-plants-connection-at-minnesota-landscape-arboretum/
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The Democracy Center Presents ‘Breaking The Frame: Two Solo Shows On Art And Identity’ From August 2123
Solo Performers Kurt Kanazawa and Bee Vang The Democracy Center presents“Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows on Art and Identity” from Augus … Full story: https://menafn.com/1109935280/The-Democracy-Center-Presents-Breaking-The-Frame-Two-Solo-Shows-On-Art-And-Identity-From-August-2123
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BREAKING THE FRAME: TWO SOLO SHOWS ON ART AND IDENTITY at The Democracy Center
The Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (Democracy Center) at the Japanese National Museum (JANM) will present Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows on Art and Identity. Full story: https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BREAKING-THE-FRAME-TWO-SOLO-SHOWS-ON-ART-AND-IDENTITY-at-The-Democracy-Center-20250810
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News for: Hmong students learn Hmong script at primary schools.
The written script of each ethnic group is a source of pride, an affirmation of identity, and a tool for preserving cultural traditions. Tags: Hmong students learn Hmong … Full story: https://english.vtv.vn/hmong-students-learn-hmong-script-at-primary-schools.html
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Minnesota’s Hmong, Black communities weigh in on Trump and faith in heated KFAI radio debate
On aa another charged episode of *The Conversation with Al McFarlane* on KFAI Radio, Minnesota’s Hmong and Black communities engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue around identity, politics, and fait … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/opinion/columnists/minnesota-s-hmong-black-communities-weigh-in-on-trump-and-faith-in-heated-kfai-radio/article_aede47dc-9c57-11ef-8003-77a6eaf42219.html