Tag: news
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Why did Fresno Unified spend 15 months, $75K to pick an insider as superintendent?
The school board on Wednesday approved a contract that will pay Misty Her $385,000 annually as permanent superintendent. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-did-fresno-unified-spend-123000606.html
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Vietnam 50 Years Later: Leng Wong, Minnesota’s first Hmong refugee
The Hmong diaspora to Minnesota started nearly 50 years ago with one man: Leng Wong. He fled his home of Laos, arriving at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, in the bitter cold, on Feb. 7 … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/leng-wong-first-minnesota-hmong-refugee-vietnam-war/
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For 50 years, Hmong immigrants and their children have shaped Minnesota culture
In honor of 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News will feature Hmong Minnesotans in a variety of careers through the month of May as part of our “ChangeMakers” … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/02/changemakers-honors-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-immigration-to-minnesota
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Nation’s 1st Hmong charter school celebrates 25 years
Labeled the first Hmong-focused public charter school in the nation, Hope Community Academy serves as a resource for all students. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/nations-1st-hmong-charter-school-celebrates-25-years/
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ABC7 News celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
What started as just one week in May has evolved over the decades into a monthlong tribute of events in cities big and small. Here’s everything to know about AANHPI Heritage Month. Full story: https://abc7news.com/post/aanhpi-heritage-month-heres-what-know-asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander/16288651/
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Vietnam 50 Years Later: Minnesota welcomes war refugees with open arms
Minnesota has a rich history of welcoming refugees to the state, and were among the top 10 across the country to do so following the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-vietnam-war-refugee-history/
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Legacy in action | AANHPI leaders shaping culture, education, advocacy and mental health in Northern California
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of leaders building a foundation for future generations. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/aanhpi-leaders-in-northern-california/103-279a8319-93b8-43ba-bdf5-fdc44b11191f
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
In May 1990, President George H.W. Bush expanded the designation to the entire month. In 2009, President Barack Obama changed the name to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. President … Full story: https://www.al.com/native-american-news/2025/05/asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-has-only-grown-in-5-decades.html
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Why Clovis is seeking ‘Secret War Veterans’
The Clovis Cemetery District wants to honor a segment of the veteran community that has gone largely unrecognized. A blue star is used to signify service in the … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6812f7a0ffe54dd09978269104f32b7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fwhy-clovis-is-seeking-secret-war-veterans%2f&c=18005847361175732817&mkt=en-us
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Minn. House passes bill recognizing Hmong, Lao veterans of ‘Secret War’
Minnesota is on its way to officially recognizing the service of Hmong and Lao veterans who fought alongside the U.S. during the Secret War … Full story: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minn-house-passes-bill-recognizing-hmong-lao-veterans-of-secret-war
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Veteran’s bill passes Minnesota House…grants veteran’s status to Hmong fighters
The bill calls for veteran status under state law to certain people who served with secret guerilla units or other irregular forces in Laos: naturalized under the federal Hmong Veterans’ … Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/veterans-bill-passes-minnesota-house-grants-veterans-status-to-hmong-fighters/article_66d7058b-821f-470a-9fc3-e99f7a8199f8.html
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Forgotten legacy: Cemetery asks community to identify Hmong Secret War vets in Fresno County
The Clovis Cemetery District is asking for the community’s help in identifying the graves of Hmong Veterans who fought in the Secret War in Laos, in order to honor their memory, service, and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68124edf553744d38b533b7582194f3e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-secret-war-vets-identification%2f&c=3554026230862931802&mkt=en-us
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Wisconsin Hmong Veterans Monument Project launches cross-country cycling fundraiser
Members of the Wisconsin Hmong Lao Veterans Monument Project (WLVA) are embarking on an ambitious cross-country cycling journey to honor their ancestors and raise funds for … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/wisconsin-hmong-veterans-monument-project-launches-cross-country-cycling-fundraiser/article_737edf22-8dc6-4e63-a688-d338b26eb97b.html
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MN House passes bill to recognize Hmong and Lao veterans who served in Secret War
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill that would recognize Hmong and Lao veterans for fighting communism during the Vietnam War, making Minnesota the first state to do so. The Minnesota … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/mn-house-passes-bill-to-recognize-hmong-and-lao-veterans-who-served-in-secret-war/89-ccf83d3d-22cb-4a6d-acf7-8c0b353e32a0
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Hmong ‘Secret War’ soldiers to get veteran status in Minnesota
Minnesota is on the verge of becoming the first state to recognize as veterans the Hmong and Lao soldiers who fought in the CIA’s Secret War. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/hmong-secret-war-soldiers-veteran-status-mn-2025
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Hmong music brings language to life in Fox Valley schools for AAPI Heritage Month
Neng Thao is traveling to area schools to perform and teach about musical surrogate languages, using instruments to “speak” Hmong. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/education/hmong-music-brings-language-to-life-in-fox-valley-schools-for-aapi-heritage-month
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Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments
Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments The show’s executive producer, Bill Owens, resigned suddenly on April 22, citing an inability to make … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-music-language-teaches-neenah-222834597.html
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Fresno Unified names Misty Her as superintendent
Fresno Unified’s first female and Hmong leader Misty Her will continue leading the struggling district after being named superintendent. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=681054a2b02c43058e7bef08b6bfc8e3&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2f2025%2ffresno-unified-names-misty-her-as-superintendent%2f731092&c=3869384555131369207&mkt=en-us