Tag: justice
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Four suspects charged in kidnapping, murder of Hmong activist Tou Ger Xiong
Four suspects have been charged in the December kidnapping and murder of Hmong comedian and activist Tou Ger Xiong in Colombia. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/policing-justice/four-suspects-charged-kidnapping-murder-tou-ger-xiong-colombia/
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Prominent Hmong figure Tou Ger Xiong dies mysteriously in Colombia
Tou Ger Xiong, a prominent figure in the Hmong community of Minnesota, was a renowned comedian and activist. Known for his commitment to social justice, his tragic demise in Colombia under mysterious … Full story: https://thethaiger.com/world/news/572481/
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US Comic in Colombia, Kidnapped After Date Night in Medellin, Found Dead With Stab Wounds
American comedian Tou Ger Xiong murdered in Colombia; rising kidnappings raise concerns. Family seeks justice for the tragic loss … Full story: https://www.news18.com/world/us-comic-in-colombia-kidnapped-after-date-night-in-medellin-found-dead-with-stab-wounds-8702371.html
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St. Paul nonprofits benefit from recent largesse of billionaire Mackenzie Scott
Scott announced she was donating $2.5 million to the Battered Women’s Justice Project and $2 million to the Hmong American Partnership, both in St. Paul. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2023/12/11/mackenzie-scott-donations-st-paul-nonprofits/
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Maria Powell, longtime activist who pushed ‘privileged’ Madison toward environmental justice, dead at 59
“Madison has lost an extraordinary street scientist and activist who shined a light on how ‘Madison fouled its own nest,’” Ald. Marsha Rummel said. Read Full Article
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Initiative Awards $1.2M Annually to Increase Access to Healthy, Affordable, and Culturally Relevant Foods
Blue Cross’ Center for Prevention will support twelve organizations to advance food justice and create equitable changes to local food systems.EAGAN, MN / ACCESSWIRE / October 24, 2023 / The Center … Read Full Article
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Western Wisconsin to receive $3 million to improve public safety
Over $3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice is being used to strengthen crime prevention efforts and improve public safety across western Wisconsin. Read Full Article
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Family, community members say they’re waiting for justice 7 months after St. Paul officer fatally shot 65-year-old
Monday marked seven months since Yia Xiong died, and his family and community members are waiting for prosecutors to issue a charging decision; they want the officers involved to be charged. A … Read Full Article
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Advocates for Hmong man shot, killed by St. Paul police demand charges
Family members of a 65-year-old Hmong man shot and killed by St. Paul police in February renewed their call for justice Wednesday, while sharing previously unreleased transcripts of the 911 calls … Read Full Article
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Satya Rhodes-Conway: I offer proven, innovative leadership for Madison
Tags: civil rights, communities, community, Hmong, justice, leadership, Madison, rights, Spanish, workI created a Division of Equity and Social Justice in the Department of Civil Rights and launched community connector positions to work with the Spanish, Hmong and Mandarin speaking communities to … Read Full Article
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Protesters call for charges against St. Paul police officer who killed Yia Xiong
“We want the officer to be fired and to face justice in court,” said Snowdon Herr, a Hmong community organizer. The two officers are currently on paid leave. The president of the St. Paul police union … Read Full Article
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Groups call for justice after St. Paul police killing of Yia Xiong
“It’s very important that we press for the prosecution of these officers,” Gross said. Many at the rally held red signs that said “Hmong Lives Matter” next to a photo of Yia Xiong wearing a tan … Read Full Article
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Family members of man shot by St. Paul police flock to city to ask for justice
Yang Mee Lee prays for justice for her brother Yia Xiong as her niece Mai Tong Xiong listens Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, during a press conference at the Hmong 18 Council office in St. Paul. Yia Xiong … Read Full Article
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Hmong women’s group providing needed community resources
Tags: American, association, community, Hmong, Hmong American, justice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, women, YangGERRON: ZONG YANG SERVES AS THE MILWAUKEE BASED QUEER JUSTICE DIRECTOR FOR THE HMONG AMERICAN WOMEN’S SOASCIATION, THE FIRST AND ONLY ASSOCIATION OF IT’S KIND IN WISCONSIN. ZONG YANG: IT’S REALLY … Read Full Article
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Drawing on her own experiences, Xay Yang provides programming and mental health services for queer and trans survivors of abuse.
Xay Yang is Queer Justice Director at Transforming Generations, where she develops programming and provides mental health services for survivors of abuse and for men who have harmed others. She knew … Read Full Article