Tag: interview
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Senate urged to reject DHS funding after Minnesota killings
With a Friday deadline looming for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, AAPI advocates are pressing lawmakers to withhold billions from immigration enforcement. In an exclusive interview … Full story: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/interview-senate-urged-reject-dhs-165229407.html
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Sheboygan police boost victim recovery with new support initiatives
The police department’s victim services coordinator primarily works with adult victims of sensitive crimes, like sexual assault or domestic violence. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2025/12/05/sheboygan-police-supporting-victims-of-domestic-violence-assault-with-advocate-soft-interview-room/87568576007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p
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How Oral History Can Empower Women’s Voices
Smithsonian intern shares her experience observing an oral history interview for We Do Declare, highlighting how women’s voices are preserved and amplified through storytelling. Full story: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2025/10/08/how-oral-history-can-empower-womens-voices/
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Hmong 50 Festival
The Hmong 50 Festival is an event meant to be a cultural celebration honoring the Hmong culture through music, dance, cuisine and storytelling. The “50” is because 2025 marks the 50th year that Hmong … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-hmong-50-festival/
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Mekong Night Festival honors Southeast Asian culture
(News Release) The Hmong American Leadership & Economic Development (HALED) invites the public to the 4th Annual Mekong Night Festival, happening on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:30 … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/08/14/interview-mekong-night-festival-honors-southeast-asian-culture/
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With ‘Running Point,’ Brenda Song Finally Steps Into Herself
Thirty years into her career, the former Disney actress talks to THR about how her role opposite Kate Hudson in Mindy Kaling’s new Netflix sports comedy changed her life. Full story: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/brenda-song-interview-running-point-career-revival-1236132944/
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2nd-annual Holiday Food Market at Diane’s Place
EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor and reporter Brett Hoffland sat down with Chef Diane Moua, the owner of Diane’s Place and Events by Diane’s, to learn more about the event. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-2nd-annual-holiday-food-market-at-dianes-place/
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Hmong New Year celebration
The 44th-annual Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration will take place from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday at the Saint Paul Rivercentre. There will be Hmong food, clothing, music, dance, and more. Tickets are … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-hmong-new-year-celebration/
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From Laos to Paris: All about gymnast Suni Lee’s biggest fans, her parents
In a July 29, 2021, interview with ESPN, Suni’s parents talked about their Hmong heritage and their journey to the United States. Both John and Yeev immigrated from Laos, one of a few countries … Full story: https://www.today.com/parents/family/suni-lee-parents-rcna164458
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From Minnesota to Paris: How Suni Lee’s siblings have supported her Olympic journey
Read on to learn more about the Olympic champion’s siblings. In a July 29, 2021, interview with ESPN, Suni’s parents shared more about their Hmong heritage. The Hmong are an ethnic group with a … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/minnesota-paris-suni-lees-siblings-033943249.html
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Chef Yia Vang’s Vinai opens next week
The Kickstarter for Vinai closed just before the pandemic upended hospitality. Chef Yia Vang’s Hmong restaurant in northeast Minneapolis is now almost a reality. Here’s what he has to say about it. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/07/25/yia-vang-vinai-interview.html