Tag: people
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Conference kicks off to elevate professional development, equity, and Hmong community
The Pablo Center was packed Wednesday with people attending the first ever HERE conference. HERE stands for Hmong, Economic advancement, Research, and Equity, and those topics were on full display. Read Full Article
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Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
Wisconsin and Minnesota have the highest concentrations of people with Hmong ancestry compared to their overall populations. The Hmong population in the United States dates, in large part, to the … Read Full Article
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Forestry officials take legal action against Hmong on Phetchabun mountain
PHETCHABUN: Local forestry officials on Wednesday asked police to take legal action against the Hmong people who blocked them from exiting a resort hotel that allegedly encroached on Phu Thap Boek … Read Full Article
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Minnesota businesses owned by people of color are growing fast — and not by chance
After George Floyd’s killing, resources, funds and training opportunities expand for young BIPOC entrepreneurs across Minnesota … Read Full Article
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New Data: Was 2022’s Summer Learning ‘Explosion’ Enough To Reverse COVID Losses?
In Tulsa this summer, young people explored museums and grew garden veggies. In Baltimore, they built robots and learned Black history. In St. Paul, they immersed themselves in languages like French, … Read Full Article
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My Block: Preserving Hmong culture in Milwaukee
While the Hmong community in Milwaukee continues to grow, some Hmong believe their culture is being forgotten, but a group of people are dedicated to preserving the culture for generations to come. Read Full Article
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Wave of young, diverse Minnesota politicians see path to power after primary wins
Minnesota is being very clear right now that we are ready for young people and people of color to lead the state,” said Zaynab Mohamed, 25, part of a new generation of young, diverse politicians who … Read Full Article
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Why Teachers’ Voices Matter: A Q&A With Veteran Teacher, Author, and Blogger Larry Ferlazzo
The people most affected by a problem often have the best ideas on how to solve it, says the architect of Classroom Q&A. Read Full Article
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Newsroom blog: What to know if you’re heading to Hmong Wausau Festival
Hmong Wausau Festival begins Saturday at the People’s Sports Complex on East Kent Street in Wausau. The festival brings in people from across the nation for two days of sports competitions, singing … Read Full Article
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5th annual Hmong Wausau Festival returns
WAUSAU, Wi. (WAOW)– Saturday kicked off the fifth annual Hmong Wausau Festival. Food, clothing and sports are just a few ways the Hmong community is on display this weekend in Wausau. People travel … Read Full Article
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Hmong Wausau Festival to be held this weekend
The 5th annual Hmong Wausau Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday at People’s Sports Complex. The event typically attracts about 9,000 people and is an opportunity for people with Hmong heritage … Read Full Article
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Many Hmong people get out of poverty thanks to sandalwood herbs
Each Hmong family in the Bac Ha district grows about 0.5 hectares of sand dunes, earning 100-120 million VND per year, 6-7 times higher than that of rice and maize. The valley of 10 hectares of sand … Read Full Article
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Adds to County’s Resources
People experiencing a suicide, mental health or substance use crisis will now be able to call or text to a three-digit 988 dialing code to get help for themselves or a loved one. Starting July 16, San … Read Full Article
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Just Answers: Where Alaska’s US House candidates stand on a federal abortion law
In Homer, the afternoon march drew about 400 people and many had the same message: Abortion is health care. (Hope McKenney/KBBI) To help Alaskans sort through the candidates running for the state … Read Full Article