Tag: Milwaukee
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Gun violence in Milwaukee trended down in 2023. But there’s still too much of it.
There are longstanding trends in Milwaukee’s gun violence that persisted into 2023. In a city that has suffered from generations of racial segregation, poverty, neglect and easy access to firearms, … Full story: https://www.aol.com/gun-violence-milwaukee-trended-down-110401598.html
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New face of Milwaukee’s immigrants found in church with multiple languages, one mission
Vibrant African and Hmong communities have found a home at a church on the northwest side that has embraced its immigrant identity. Read Full Article
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Laptop donations for Milwaukee kids; ‘It’s a door to possibilities’
The Hmong American Friendship Association and AT&T partnered to give away the refurbished laptops. To qualify, the kids successfully completed three digital literacy classes. Low income families visit … Read Full Article
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150 students gifted laptops during Hmong American Friendship Association event
It’s hard to believe that in 2023, there are still young people who haven’t had much of a chance to work with computers. Thanks to an event in Milwaukee Friday, Sept. 29, dozens of … Read Full Article
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Local farmkitchen nutrition program focuses on Hmong youth
The Hunger Task Force is hoping to get members of the Milwaukee area’s Hmong community focused on healthy eating and their counting on early intervention to make that happen. Read Full Article
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A bad deal left this Milwaukee Asian market in financial trouble. It’s hosting a fundraiser.
The market was once a one-stop shop for food, clothes and other services. It served primarily Milwaukee’s Hmong community and provided jobs and visibility for local vendors and small businesses. In … Read Full Article
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Man sentenced to 26 years for 2020 sexual assault, murder of Milwaukee woman in public park
A young man will spend 26 years behind bars for his role in the brutal sexual assault and murder of a Hmong American woman in 2020. The sentencing: Kamare R. Lewis, 19, was sentenced to 26 years in … Read Full Article
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Southeast Asian Food Pantry offers culturally appropriate foods for Milwaukeeans in need
Tags: American, Asian, association, food, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, neighborhood, WashingtonTucked within the walls of the Hmong American Friendship Association in Milwaukee’s Washington Park neighborhood is the Southeast Asian Food Pantry. Read Full Article
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Bill requiring K-12 Asian American history lessons gets first public hearing
The occasion brought dozens of Asian Wisconsinites from Oshkosh, Eau Claire, the Milwaukee area and other regions around the state to a packed room in the Capitol. Read Full Article
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AIDING ENTREPRENEURS: Hmong Business Group Launches Office in E.C.
Hmong entrepreneurs in the Chippewa Valley and beyond have a new resource to help them launch, maintain, and expand their businesses: The Milwaukee-based Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce recently … Read Full Article
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Places in Milwaukee Where you can Find Help for Domestic Violence
What it does: The first and only Hmong women’s organization in the state, HAWA dedicates its resources to the advancement of Hmong women and girls. It offers culturally appropriate services for … Read Full Article
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5th graders at Hmong American Peace Academy design coding challenge
Students at Hmong Peace Academy have been working in groups to begin a Milwaukee Transportation Design Challenge through their relationship with SHARP Literacy. Read Full Article
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Milwaukee-area adviser ordered to repay $4 million after spending investors cash on luxury lifestyle
Kay Yang targeted a vulnerable group of victims, mainly fellow Hmong- Americans, for millions of dollars in a years-long scheme, a federal judge ruled. Read Full Article
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Milwaukee’s most multicultural Catholic church exudes the Easter message of new life
Milwaukee’s vibrant, young community of southeast Asian refugees finds a “spiritual home” at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, where six languages are spoken in a single Mass. Read Full Article
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High-speed internet available for free, discounted price
The program allows qualifying families to access internet at a reduced price, even free. The Hmong American Friendship Association in Milwaukee is getting the word out to the 4,000 families it serves. Read Full Article
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UW-Parkside hosts events in honor of Asian Heritage Month
Tags: American, Asian, association, celebration, dance, food, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, performance, student, teamA kickoff celebration with food, networking and a performance from the Hmong American Friendship Association Dance Team of Milwaukee will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6 in the Student … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Friendships Association: A pillar in Milwaukee’s Hmong community for 40+ years
Hmong American Friendship Association’s Amoun Vang Sayaovong has seen first- hand the impact the organization has had. Learn about HAFA’s origin, mission, programming and community impact. Read Full Article
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Photo gallery: Mayor Cavalier Johnson visits Hmong American Peace Academy
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson recently visited the Hmong American Peace Academy, a K-12 public charter school serving 1811 students in Milwaukee. HAPA founder and chief executive officer Chris … Read Full Article