Tag: people
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‘Humanize our people’ | How Stop AAPI Hate is making space for healing
>From experiencing hate to exploring healing – a mental health counselor says the human experience holds space for both. Full story: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/aapi-heritage/how-stop-aapi-hate-is-making-space-for-healing/85-d376ac96-423e-4786-ad0c-7b6085008d69
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Lao entrepreneur who’s proud to live in Lancaster
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPI Heritage Month. It’s a way to celebrate and recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander people all across the Susquehanna Valley who … Full story: https://www.wgal.com/article/lao-entrepreneur-is-proud-to-live-in-lancaster-aapi-heritage-month/60657916
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Hmong ethnic people preserving traditional blacksmithing
Long Hay, in Muong Phang, Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province, is a village inhabited by Hmong ethnic people. Some local families have continued the traditional craft of forging agricultural tools. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hmong-ethnic-people-preserving-traditional-blacksmithing/284914.vnp
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Taste of Detroit at 2024 NFL Draft Experience: Food trucks, vendors to try
As hundreds of thousands of people pack downtown Detroit for the NFL draft, food trucks and eateries are geared up ready to serve hungry fans. Full story: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/24/taste-of-detroit-nfl-draft-food-truck-vendor-hart-plaza-corner-ballpark/73433319007/
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Why the SDGs Should Be Revised to Meet the Needs of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous people have unique needs and backgrounds that are overlooked by the 17 targets outlined by the United Nations. Full story: https://thediplomat.com/2024/04/why-the-sdgs-should-be-revised-to-meet-the-needs-of-indigenous-peoples/
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Politics, threats, agendas have permeated search for Fresno Unified superintendent, many say
The superintendent search process in Fresno Unified has been compromised by threats and political agendas, people told EdSource. Here’s how. Full story: https://edsource.org/2024/politics-threats-agendas-have-permeated-search-for-fresno-unified-superintendent-many-say/709419
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Empowering local Asian American churches
Joseph Young has done just that. Young is senior pastor of 600-member First Hmong Baptist Church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, which primarily serves Hmong people from Southeast Asia. After attending the … Full story: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2024/april/empowering-asian-churches
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Need for Hmong interpreters grows as community in US ages
Several waves of Hmong people settled in the US after the Vietnam War. One of the largest communities is in North Carolina. Because the older generations did not grow up in the US, their English is … Full story: https://theworld.org/media/2024-03-21/need-hmong-interpreters-grows-community-us-ages
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New legislation protects AAPI and Hmong American history in Wisconsin public school curriculums
“It will really change the lives of our young people. Not only the Hmong students, but all children in the state of Wisconsin,” said Chris Her Xiong, Founder and CEO, Hmong American Peace Academy. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/new-legislation-protects-aapi-and-hmong-american-history-in-wisconsin-public-school-curriculums
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Lester Public Library in Two Rivers to host ‘World on the Move’ national exhibit examining migration histories
MANITOWOC — Lester Public Library in Two Rivers is one of 15 libraries in the U.S. that will host an exhibition aiming to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2024/03/16/world-on-the-move-national-exhibit-coming-to-two-rivers-lester-library/72994665007/
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Wisconsin Senate passes bill to require Asian American history in schools
The Wisconsin State Senate has unanimously approved a bill to require schools to teach the history of Asian American people. “This is a historic moment for Wisconsin made possible by multi-ethnic, … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsin-senate-passes-bill-to-require-asian-american-history-in-schools/
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A H’mong girl’s journey, from kidnapped to attorney
Sung Thi So wanted to escape by jumping off a cliff. It was the third time she had been “bride kidnapped”, a custom prevalent among the H’mong people in northern Vietnam. Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/trend/a-hmong-girls-journey-from-kidnapped-to-attorney-4721696.html
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Viet Nam – Germany College of Nghe An and Handwerkskammer Erfurt sign an MOU on vocational training
(Baonghean.vn) When Tet comes, travelling to highland villages, especially to villages where Hmong people live, many tourists are very impressed by the colors of the costumes of the women. They seemed … Full story: https://baonghean.vn/viet-nam-germany-college-of-nghe-an-and-handwerkskammer-erfurt-sign-an-mou-on-vocational-training-post286185.html
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From vaccine distribution to breaking down barriers: What to know about Multicultural Coalition Inc.
Some organizations they support include NEW Hmong Professionals, Casa Hispana, People of Progression and POINTTERS Community Initiatives. “They do all the things they need and if they can’t get into a … Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2024/02/23/multicultural-coalition-works-to-support-fox-valley-cultural-organizations/72541432007/
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Hmong people with dementia sing in harmony in new Twin Cities choir
Some of the members of CAPI USA’s Hmong folk choir sing together in Brooklyn Center. The group formed in December 2023 to provide a space for community and expression for Hmong community members with … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/02/15/hmong-people-with-dementia-sing-in-harmony-in-new-twin-cities-choir
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Don’t waste California’s broadband opportunity
California needs to focus fast on the communities and people who don’t have the broadband connection they deserve. Full story: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/02/13/dont-waste-californias-broadband-opportunity/
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Spring colors on Hmong women’s costumes
When Tet comes, travelling to highland villages, especially to villages where Hmong people live, many tourists are very impressed by the colors of the costumes of the women. They seemed to bear the … Full story: https://baonghean.vn/spring-colors-on-hmong-womens-costumes-post284820.html