Tag: leaders
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Dane County leaders call for Hmong translators, building funds at public hearing
Citizens and nonprofit leaders voiced concern over the Dane County budget at a public hearing Oct. 9, calling for increased funding for translators and facilities. Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/10/dane-county-leaders-call-for-hmong-translators-building-funds-at-public-hearing?ct=content_open
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Hmong families impacted by Helene seek Asian food items and language access services
Many of North Carolina’s Hmong residents live in western North Carolina, which was badly impacted by Helene. Community leaders say that families, especially older folks, need access to Asian food … Full story: https://www.wunc.org/race-class-communities/2024-10-11/hmong-helene-food-language-fema-assistance
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From serving wild salmon to making fruit fun on TikTok: No idea too small for Food Leaders Lab
The program empowers people to implement their ideas to combat hunger, from making fruit fun for kids to helping food insecure cancer patients. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/2024/10/03/feeding-america-eastern-wisconsin-food-leaders-lab-solves-problems/75266134007/
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Hmong Festival returns to Brown County Fairgrounds with tribute to Hmong Heroes of the Vietnam War
The Green Bay Parks Department is celebrating the return of the Hmong Pre-New Year Festival to the Brown County Fairgrounds. The festival drew a diverse crowd this past weekend, including city leaders … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-festival-returns-brown-county-001024795.html
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Maine Compass: We must demand more from our leaders than fear-mongering racism
The ridiculous assertion by Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and others that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are stealing and eating pet cats and dogs is a racist, xenophobic, fear-mongering response to dealing … Full story: https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/09/13/maine-compass-we-must-demand-more-from-our-leaders-than-fear-mongering-racism/
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Asian American leaders worry that U.S. Census Bureau’s refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members last month, and said his office would not change how it classified several ethnic groups. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/asian-american-leaders-worry-that-us-census-refusal-to-reclassify-groups-could-harm-access-to-resources/601130323
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‘Very frustrating’: Hmong leaders worry U.S. Census’ refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members in July, and said the Census would not reclassify the Hmong and other ethnic groups. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/changing-minnesota/minnesota-hmong-community-us-census-bureau-robert-santos/
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‘Looking at the whole child’: State leaders discuss ways to improve students’ mental health
Friday’s Select Committee on School Climate and Student Safety discussed the importance of adequate staffing and teacher involvement to improve student mental health. Full story: https://edsource.org/2024/looking-at-the-whole-child-state-leaders-discuss-ways-to-improve-students-mental-health/716225
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Wisconsin’s 38 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2024, Part 5
He’s conducted more than 50 trainings on systemic racism for Hmong leaders and presented Hmong culture and history for many school districts, colleges and universities. He hosted a live radio talk … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsins-38-most-influential-asian-american-leaders-for-2024-part-5/
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Sheboygan South Hmong Student Organization to host Hmong veteran event
Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation Hmong Student Organization leaders hope people who attend will learn about Hmong veterans’ contributions … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/education/2024/05/10/sheboygan-south-hmong-student-organization-to-host-hmong-veteran-event/73628758007/
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Hmong leaders calling for apology after legislators rushed off stage at Asian Pacific Islander Day event
The incident followed a disagreement during a committee meeting on how to commemorate 50 years of Hmong and Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-leaders-calling-for-apology-after-legislators-rushed-off-stage-at-asian-pacific-islander-day-event/600363744/
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Hmong leaders calling for apology after legislators rushed off stage at Asian Pacific Islander Day event
A Hmong American political committee is calling for an apology from the chair of the state’s Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, saying that she rushed a group of Hmong elected officials off … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-leaders-calling-for-apology-after-legislators-rushed-off-stage-at-asian-pacific-islander-day-event/600363744/
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How Hmong and Karen community leaders are fighting youth addiction
Say Klo Wah, François Vang, Dr. Dziwe Ntaba and Abdirahman Mukhtar take part in a panel discussion on substance abuse and addiction in the Karen and Hmong communities at Washington Technology Magnet … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/03/19/how-hmong-and-karen-community-leaders-are-fighting-youth-addiction
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Faced with staff vacancies, one Minneapolis elementary turned to parents for help
In celebration of Black History Month, the parents working in the school helped plan and organize a series of events and school visits from prominent Black leaders in the community, including School … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/faced-with-staff-vacancies-one-minneapolis-elementary-turned-to-parents-for-help/600344135/
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Funerals scheduled for four children killed in Saint Paul house fire, 3-year-old now back home with family
The Vang family and leaders in the Twin Cities Hmong community provided an update on the mother and two surviving children. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/funerals-scheduled-for-four-children-killed-saint-paul-house-fire-3-year-old-back-home-family/89-26022dc2-20ab-4eae-a92e-0b368e3c6aeb
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Taiwanese education leaders visit Sacramento seeking help with implementing bilingual policy
“Having Taiwan educators here to learn from us elevates the work that we are doing, having this exchange,” said Graciela García Torres, the director for multilingual education at the Sacramento County … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-taiwanese-education-bilingual-policy/46630834
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2024 People to Watch: Who will make business news in Minneapolis/St. Paul this year?
What’s in store for Minnesota businesses in 2024? Some of the answers will come from these 12 leaders selected by Business Journal editorial staff. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/01/04/2024-mspbj-people-to-watch-business.html