Tag: immigrant
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Gov. Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee arrested by ICE facing deportation
Tags: arrested, deportation, Hmong, immigrant, immigration, Laos, local, Michigan, news, refugee, story, United StatesGov. Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned an immigrant who was arrested in July by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is facing potential deportation to Laos, despite living in the United States … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/10/23/whitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-facing-deportation/86862295007/
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Moua named CEO of Merced County’s Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County has announced the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer. As a first-generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, and the daughter of Hmong … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/moua-named-ceo-of-merced-countys-boys-girls-club/
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Boys & Girls Club of Merced County Names Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025. As a first- generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, … Full story: https://losbanosenterprise.com/community/2025/boys-girls-club-of-merced-county-names-dr-may-moua-as-chief-executive-officer/
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A Unique Ethnic Cuisine Is Dazzling Diners And Winning Awards In The Melting Pot City Of Minneapolis
This type of cuisine is very well known and popular in the bustling city of Minneapolis thanks to the immigrant community there. Here’s where to try it. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Cuts to SNAP benefits have ripple effect on Minnesota’s immigrant farmers
Many used SNAP benefits to buy produce at farmers markets, supporting an ecosystem of diverse farmers and foods. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/cuts-to-snap-benefits-have-ripple-effect-on-minnesotas-immigrant-farmers/601371724
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Cuts to SNAP benefits have ripple effect on Minnesota’s immigrant farmers
For some farmers who sell at Twin Cities farmers markets, cuts to SNAP benefits will force them to rethink their business model and the ethnic produce they were offering. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/federal-snap-cuts-impact-minnesota-immigrant-farmers/
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Michigan lawmakers call for release of Hmong immigrants detained by ICE
Tags: call, communities, Hmong, home, human, human rights, immigrant, immigrants, Michigan, nation, news, rights, state, story, XiongFor Democratic State Rep. Mai Xiong, the struggle against ICE human rights abuses and the deportations affecting the nation’s immigrant communities are hitting closer to home. Xiong is currently … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/michigan-lawmakers-call-release-hmong-195806987.html
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Immigrant police officers have made our communities stronger
Last week, a gunman walked into a Manhattan building and killed four people. One was a New York City police officer — Didarul Islam, 36, an immigrant from Bangladesh, who left behind two sons and a … Full story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/04/opinion/immigrant-police-officers-community-trust/
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What Is Great Hmong Food? These Chefs Have the Answer.
Yia Vang and Diane Moua have created a moment in the Twin Cities for the emergence of a cuisine virtually unknown outside its own immigrant community. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=685ec5debc19428687e1da776cab5748&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2025%2f06%2f26%2fdining%2fhmong-minnesota-food.html&c=15972540078640380331&mkt=en-us
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What Is Great Hmong Food? These Twin City Chefs Have the Answer.
Yia Vang and Diane Moua have created a moment for the emergence of a cuisine virtually unknown outside its own immigrant community. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=685d745facec421d82a74c603fe94bf2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2025%2f06%2f26%2fdining%2fhmong-minnesota-food.html&c=15972540078640380331&mkt=en-us
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Chippewa Valley Museum welcomes two exhibits honoring immigrant communities
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the start of Hmong immigration to the U.S. and the 200th anniversary of the start of Norwegian immigration to the U.S., and the … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/chippewa-valley-museum-welcomes-two-exhibits-honoring-immigrant-communities/article_4d56c694-b3cd-4791-b171-c0643be47620.html
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Hmong, Somali communities in Minnesota raise concern over Trump’s new travel ban
The White House’s new travel ban takes effect on June 9. The 19 countries listed as a security concern by President Trump also include some of Minnesota’s largest immigrant communities. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong, Somali communities in Minnesota raise concern over Trump’s travel ban
In just three days time a new travel ban from the Trump Administration will take effect. A large chunk of the countries listed on the banned list are some of Minnesota’s largest immigrant communities. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-somali-communities-minnesota-raise-031403368.html
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Immigrant advocates say Trump travel ban adds to uncertainty for Milwaukee families
The ban is a new take on the so-called “Muslim travel ban” from Trump’s first administration. It restricts travel from 19 countries. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/immigrant-advocates-trump-travel-ban-190135142.html
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The fast God desires
While some traditional churches in the U.S. are in decline, many immigrant churches are growing. I attended the dedication of a new building for Liberian Christians north of Minneapolis. Full story: https://wacotrib.com/life-entertainment/local/faith-values/article_22da3346-0f3c-41cc-9dc0-6082164a2a6f.html
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Building lives, communities: Four immigrants reflect on their paths to Minnesota
Tags: business, communities, driver, entrepreneur, immigrant, immigrants, international, lawyer, lives, Minnesota, protest, rights, story, talk, workAhead of a May Day rally for workers and immigrant rights, a carpenter, a rideshare driver, an entrepreneur and a lawyer talk about their path to Minnesota and the contributions they’ve made here. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/minnesota-immigrants-international-workers-may-day-protest/
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Above & Beyond, Wisconsin folk artist will explore Mexican immigrant experience in next cultural exhibit
Mexican folk artist Gabriela Marván will speak about her work and vision for the cultural exhibit at a listening session May 4. Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/life/events/2025/04/25/above-beyond-childrens-museum-exhibit-in-sheboygan-to-feature-mexican-folk-artist-gabriela-marvan/83238176007/
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Fox Valley’s Hmong American community celebrates landmark anniversary
The Hmong American community is celebrating 50 years since the first Hmong immigrant arrived in the Fox Valley.This week, they commemorated t … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-valleys-hmong-american-community-celebrates-landmark-anniversary