Tag: Illinois
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40 years later, Sheboygan Hmong-American family reunites with couples who supported immigration to US
The two couples who helped the Lees resettle were part of an Illinois-based church, Calvary Lutheran Church, that sponsored the family’s resettlement. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2025/05/09/sheboygan-hmong-american-family-reunites-with-couples-who-helped-them-immigrate-45-years-ago/83510467007/
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40 years later, Sheboygan Hmong-American family reunites with couples who supported immigration to US
The Hmong Mutual Assistance Association helped connect the two families. The Swearingens and Doeblers’ church, Calvary Lutheran Church in Illinois, sponsored the Lee family’s immigration. Full story: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2025/05/09/sheboygan-hmong-american-family-reunites-with-couples-who-helped-them-immigrate-45-years-ago/83510467007/
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From a marathon to a milestone: Wisconsin Legislature unanimously passes bill to mandate Asian American history in schools
In 2021, Illinois made history as the first state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) studies in their schools.And after a historic and unanimous passing of Assemb … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/from-a-marathon-to-a-milestone-wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-mandate-asian-american-history-in-schools
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‘Hmong American Voices’ opens in Aurora Feb. 2
Join the Aurora Public Library and the Pick Museum of Anthropology to explore “Storytelling: Hmong American Voices” through the month of February. Originally developed with the Northern Illinois University museum and a Hmong Community Advisory Council in … Read Full Article
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Laos’s new cardinal: “poverty, suffering and persecution are the three columns that strengthen the Church”
On 16 and June 17, about 350 Hmong, Kmhmu, Lao and Karen Catholics gathered in Belleville (Illinois, US) to experience and celebrate the 17 martyrs of Laos, their native country, with gratitude and thanksgiving for their exemplary life of faith. Read Full Article
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Capitol Round-up: Slow in Salem
Oregon is not the only state to be an only state in this category: Dakota in South Dakota, Polish in Illinois, Chinese in New York, Hmong in Wisconsin and Arabic in Michigan all are one-of-a-kind. It’s German on top for most common: 16 states … Read Full Article
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Pick Museum of Anthropology receives top honors from the Illinois Association of Museums
The Pick Museum is the recipient of the 2016 Superior Award for its exhibition, “Storytelling: Hmong American Voices.” The exhibit, currently on display in the Museum, was developed by museum staff in conjunction with a 20-member Hmong Community … Read Full Article