Tag: people
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About Hmong people, for Hmong people: photographer Pao Houa Her’s new show opens at the Walker.
Minnesota photographer Pao Houa Her has a solo show opening at the Walker Art Center on July 28. She captures the Hmong diaspora. Read Full Article
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Six Milwaukee County women were killed in a two-week period and all were victims of domestic violence
Those who work with domestic violence survivors say the recent tragedies reflect the ongoing need to reach people with culturally-specific services. Read Full Article
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Lawsuit claims negligence from Thermalito school district during sexual abuse
A lawsuit filed in Butte County Superior Court against Thermalito Union Elementary School District on Monday claims that multiple people failed to protect an 8-year old student from sexual abuse … Read Full Article
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Domestic violence deaths see a spike in Milwaukee County and people of color disproportionately affected
Milwaukee County has been seeing a tragic surge in the number of domestic violence related deaths. It is a trend not just happening in Milwaukee but across the state. Read Full Article
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Vinai residency gives a preview of Yia Vang’s long-awaited Hmong restaurant
If it seems like we’ve been waiting a long time for Vinai, the brick-and-mortar restaurant from Union Hmong Kitchen chef Yia Vang, imagine how Vang feels. “It’s one of those things where people are … Read Full Article
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St. Paul seeks interim council member to replace Thao
Wanted: a resident of St. Paul’s First Ward who’s familiar with city government and has time and energy to spare. The St. Paul City Council is accepting applications from people interested in … Read Full Article
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Tears and prayers at candlelight vigil for 3 kids, their parents at Vadnais Lake in Minnesota
Dozens of people gathered in Vadnais Heights to honor the memories of the three children, whose bodies were found in the lake, and their parents. The mood was somber as family, friends and community … Read Full Article
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Hmong community mourns the loss of a family of five at the center of a murder-suicide case
Emotions, lot of emotions,” says Jasmine Lykhang, with the Hmong 18 Council. “This is something that’s shocked the Hmong community.” Dozens of people came to mourn the loss of 27-year-old Yee Lee, his … Read Full Article
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Hmong 18 Council in need of assistance to help bury family tied to deaths at Vadnais Lake
“The Hmong community, we have a unique culture that sometimes the Hmong people don’t feel comfortable going out to seek help from, like, say, to see a counselor or a psychologist, … Read Full Article
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Summer Walker is being accused of cultural appropriation for wearing traditional Hmong jewelry at the 2022 BET Awards
Jewelry brand Laurel Street apologized for not “educating on the history of the Hmong people” and said they didn’t mean to sexualize the culture. Read Full Article
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Local parks host diverse programming thanks to Met Council grants aimed at inclusion.
“In Minnesota we’re lucky to have a diverse state where different minorities can feel welcome playing soccer,” Rosso said, “from African to Hmong to Asian communities and people native from this … Read Full Article
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Emerging Minnesota farmers get a boost in the form of down payment assistance
Minnesota officials want more new farmers, including people of color, as the average age of the predominantly white industry inches higher. The latest initiative to help meet that goal is a new … Read Full Article
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North Dakota Job Service, Health Department websites available in 16 languages
The upgrade is part of a pilot program with North Dakota Information Technology. “This will allow thousands of people easier access to and understanding of our services,” Job Service Executive … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Center hosts suicide prevention workshops
The Hmong American Center in Wausau is hosting a suicide prevention workshop on Saturday. Event organizers said they want people to remember that they aren’t alone and even on the hardest days there … Read Full Article
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Minnesota has long welcomed people fleeing disaster in their home countries
Officials say Minnesota’s reputation as a welcoming state has helped make it the top destination in the U.S. for secondary migration — which occurs when refugees move to Minnesota after an initial … Read Full Article