Tag: Milwaukee
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‘Trust-based giving works’ — HAPA founder invites Milwaukee community to invest in Hmong students
“In 2022, we at Hmong American Peace Academy received the largest gift in our school’s history: $3 million from MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists,” said Dr. Chris … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691c032e271f41d0aff3717ddbf49190&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f11%2f17%2fgiving-hapa-founder-milwaukee-hmong-students.html&c=14530864332870871966&mkt=en-us
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As Wisconsin celebrates Veterans Day, lawmakers are considering these 12 veteran-related bills
Proposals this session on veterans issues range from housing and education to property taxes and Milwaukee War Memorial Center renovations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/as-wisconsin-celebrates-veterans-day-lawmakers-are-considering-these-12-veteran-related-bills/ar-AA1Q8Xuc
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Exchanging cultures at the Walker Square Farmers Market
The Walker’s Square Farmers Market returned to Milwaukee’s south side this growing season after five years away from the community. Its return brought live music, coffee, food and, of course, fresh … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/exchanging-cultures-at-the-walker-square-farmers-market
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2025/26 Culture Collective to Launch with Maa Vue and The Dream Carrier
This theatrical concert brings Hmong heritage to life through dance, storytelling, and music, reimagining a long-lost message hidden in traditional Hmong baby carriers. Full story: https://www.broadwayworld.com/milwaukee/article/202526-Culture-Collective-to-Launch-with-Maa-Vue-and-The-Dream-Carrier-20250903
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Hmong American Peace Academy promotes generational change
At Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee, history and culture is more than a subject — it’s a modern version of the American Dream. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-american-peace-academy-promotes-022547177.html
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Hmong American Peace Academy plants seeds for generational change
Hmong history and culture isn’t just a subject at one Milwaukee school. It’s ingrained into a modern version of the American Dream. Full story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-hmong-american-peace-academy
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Milwaukee father headed for trial in 4-year-old son’s shooting death
A judge found probable cause for Ralph Michael Taylor Jr. stand trial in his 4-year-old son’s July 10 death. The child’s mother also was charged. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/milwaukee-father-headed-trial-4-220357286.html
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Milwaukee north side neighborhood struggles to recover after devastating flood
A north side Milwaukee neighborhood is still reeling days after heavy rains pounded the area, leaving homes damaged and families displaced. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/milwaukee-north-side-neighborhood-struggles-to-recover-after-devastating-flood
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A Lutheran church had 200 backpacks for students ready to go. Then its basement flooded.
Benediction Lutheran Church added its Hmong ministry in 2003 — and its African ministry in 2006. Until then, membership had been declining. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=689e0ddf042a404a819e82d869475f90&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2f2025%2f08%2f14%2fa-milwaukee-church-lost-backpacks-with-supplies-after-historic-flood%2f85642202007%2f&c=7413996669710604459&mkt=en-us
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Milwaukee Youth Council gets funding for unhoused youths, suicide prevention help passed
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Tags: American, association, family, help, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, neighborhood, news, spring, storyThe funds went to Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center, Hmong American Friendship Association, Pathfinders Milwaukee, and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2025/08/01/milwaukee-council-signs-grants-for-unhoused-youths-suicide-prevention/85447466007/
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Hemmed in by development, small farmers are part of conservation effort in a Wisconsin county
For the Mequon Nature Preserve’s ecologists, the small Hmong farms play a conservation role.Most of the 510-acre nature preserve is former farmland with poor soils, said Cory Gritzmacher, its chief … Full story: https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2025/07/28/1-mile-outside-milwaukee-25-farmers-grow-produce-at-the-mequon-nature-preserve/85398631007/
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Authorities name Shorewood homicide suspect killed in shootout with police in Milwaukee
Authorities say Michael Griffin, 34, of Shorewood was fatally shot while exchanging gunfire with police July 3 in. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/authorities-name-shorewood-homicide-suspect-171929711.html
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How Walker Square is reviving its summer farmers market
The market, which was a summer staple on the Near South Side from 2011 to 2019, is returning because of the efforts of resident leaders and grants from Bader Philanthropies and the Milwaukee Parks … Full story: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nns-walker-square-farmers-market
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Hmong youth capture Hmong culture in Milwaukee through national storytelling initiative
Local Hmong youth recently celebrated their culture and heritage with a storytelling exhibition. It was on display at the Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee. Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-06-25/hmong-youth-capture-hmong-culture-in-milwaukee-through-national-storytelling-initiative
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Northwestern Mutual to Fund Over 60 Teacher Summer Programs as Part of Larger $4.5M Pledge to Milwaukee Schools
Grants will increase student success throughout the school year with programs focused on the use of AI, pursuing dual enrollment, and more … Full story: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/northwestern-mutual-to-fund-over-60-teacher-summer-programs-as-part-of-larger-4-5m-pledge-to-milwaukee-schools/
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Northwestern Mutual Foundation pledges $4.5 million to Milwaukee schools and nonprofits
Northwestern Mutual, through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, has pledged to give $4.5 million across 70 Milwaukee schools and nonprofits in 2025, the foundation announced on Tuesday. Full story: https://biztimes.com/northwestern-mutual-foundation-pledges-4-5-million-to-milwaukee-schools-and-nonprofits/
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Northwestern Mutual to Fund Over 60 Teacher Summer Programs as Part of Larger $4.5M Pledge to Milwaukee Schools
Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is deepening its long-standing commitment to high-quality education and student achievement in Milwaukee, pledging $4.5 million in 2025 which will support … Full story: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/northwestern-mutual-fund-over-60-130000999.html