Tag: Laos
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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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Suni Lee’s Dad Built a Wooden Balance Beam for Her in Their Minnesota Backyard
John Lee is the dad of U.S. Olympic gymnast Suni Lee. Both of Lee’s parents are Hmong immigrants who came to the U.S. from Laos. Full story: https://heavy.com/sports/olympics/suni-lee-dad-father-john/
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An Airmen killed at a secret CIA radar base in Laos is finally recovered
U.S. Air Force Sgt. David Price was killed at Lima Site 85, a secret CIA radar base in Laos which was overrun in a pitched, mountain-top battle. His remains were just identified. Full story: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/david-price-recovered-lima-site-85/
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A Hmong refugee and his childhood teacher remember resettlement in the Bitterroot Valley after the Vietnam War
After the fall of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War, which wound down 50 years ago this year, many Hmong families fled Laos and eventually settled in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. They adjusted … Full story: https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-07-10/a-hmong-refugee-and-his-childhood-teacher-remember-resettlement-in-the-bitterroot-valley-after-the-vietnam-war
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Q&A: Developer Gloria Wong looks ahead after hard times
>From her rough early years in Laos to the streets of St. Paul, emerging developer Gloria Wong has seen more than her share of adversity. Full story: https://finance-commerce.com/2024/07/qa-developer-gloria-wong-looks-ahead-after-hard-times/
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Hmong Catholics transfer from St. Vincent de Paul to Maplewood parish
Choua and Khamsy Yang began a three-generation journey of faith at St. Vincent de Paul in St. Paul nearly three decades ago. In recent years, the two natives of Laos have watched three of their … Full story: https://thecatholicspirit.com/news/local-news/hmong-catholics-transfer-from-st-vincent-de-paul-to-maplewood-parish/
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Yong Lor Obituary – Thornton, CO
Yong Toua, 75, a Hmong Vietnam War veteran who served with U.S. forces during “The Secret War” in Laos, passed away Wednesday, 12/19/18, in Denver, CO. He was born in Hong Nonh, Laos. Yong Toua is … Full story: https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/yong-toua-kiatoukaysy-lor-thornton-co/
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‘Not for school, but for life’: First full class of St. Paul Chinese-immersion program set to graduate
Lovesa Xiong, who also started at Jie Ming in kindergarten, is trilingual. She is fluent in Mandarin, Hmong and English. “My parents emigrated from Laos, and so they were already bilingual with … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/02/st-paul-jie-ming-chinese-immersion-program-first-graduates/
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Event will honor those who served in ‘secret war’ in Laos
Kevin Xiong, the president of the Yuba-Sutter Hmong American Association, said that he was born in the midst of the “secret war” in Laos, and his dad served in that … Full story: https://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/event-will-honor-those-who-served-in-secret-war-in-laos/article_fb9e00fe-13f3-11ef-8ee5-0bb3b850f4af.html
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Vocational restaurants in Laos cook up a brighter future for young people
It was at Khaiphaen, a charming restaurant two hours away in Luang Prabang, that Ms. Xiong learned to dream. The Laotian fusion eatery trained her to prepare and serve food for the tourists who flock … Full story: https://www.csmonitor.com/text_edition/World/Making-a-difference/2024/0515/laos-vocational-restaurants-hospitality-industry
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Lao entrepreneur who’s proud to live in Lancaster
I WAS PROBABLY THE ONLY LAOS KID IN MY SCHOOL DISTRICT. AND THEN THERE WERE A FEW HMONG STUDENTS. A LOT OF MY JUST SEEING OTHER ASIANS WERE JUST BEING AROUND MY OWN FAMILY. FROM 2020 TO 2023, THE … Full story: https://www.wgal.com/article/lao-entrepreneur-is-proud-to-live-in-lancaster-aapi-heritage-month/60657916
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Bong exhibit recognizes Hmong role in secret war in Laos
Cher Pao Vang, a Hmong elder and teacher, will speak about his experiences during the secret war, his time as a refugee, and life in the Twin Ports after the war on April 24. Full story: https://www.superiortelegram.com/news/local/bong-exhibit-recognizes-hmong-role-in-secret-war-in-laos
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