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Hmong American Center in Wisconsin receives racist letter
The Hmong American Center in Wausau, Wisconsin received an anonymous racist letter that said “they should try to accept our ways and learn English.” The letter accused the Hmong people, who came to … Read Full Article
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V1’s ‘Outbroken’ Project Receives National Praise for Digital Innovation, Five First-Place Awards
Last summer around this time was, of course, difficult and confusing for a lot of people. Roughly five months into the pandemic, we were all still trying to figure things out as circumstances changed … Read Full Article
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Catholic Church in Thailand converts facilities into field hospitals for COVID-19 patients
We cannot be indifferent toward the suffering of our parishioners and the people in the villages,” one parish priest in Thailand explained. Read Full Article
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St. Paul’s Olympic champion Sunisa Lee returns home to massive fanfare
The two Olympic gymnastic medalists from Minnesota were ready to navigate their newfound fame back in their home state. “There’s so many people here,” said Lee, an 18-year-old from St. Paul, who won … Read Full Article
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Commentary: Suni Lee’s Olympic Success shifts global image of Hmong people and their view of themselves
The idea of doing something for the love of it simply wasn’t an option for earlier generations of Hmong hcildren, especially girls. Read Full Article
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Hmong Wausau Festival sees record breaking attendance
Record-breaking numbers were seen this past weekend at the Hmong Wausau Festival. According to organizers, more than 14,000 people attended the two-day event. From sporting events to singing and … Read Full Article
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Massachusetts Hmong Are Taking Great Pride In Suni Lee’s Olympic Gold
For the Hmong people of Massachusetts, Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee’s Tokyo Olympic performance has generated a tremendous outpouring of pride. Lee, 18, became the first Asian and Hmong American to win the … Read Full Article
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Amanda Nigon-Crowley plays in the dirt for a good cause
Amanda Nigon-Crowley finds no greater pleasure than connecting with people who like to play in the dirt. Nigon-Crowley is the executive director of The Village Agricultural Coop, an organization … Read Full Article
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Gymnast Sunisa Lee inspires young women in Madison
I think it’s inspiring, because when people look at the Hmong community they don’t think ‘the Olympics’ or of ‘gymnasts,’ so it’s great to see someone in the Hmong community who has done that and can … Read Full Article
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Fishing regulations now available in Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish
People who speak Hmong, Karen, Somali or Spanish now can read in their language how to legally fish in Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources has translated the state’s fishing … Read Full Article
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Blending Creativity and Tradition: True Lor Vue Brings Passion For Art to Leadership Role
I have the heart of a mother,” said True Lor Vue, the new executive director of the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association. “I love people, and I care for people, but at the same time, I … Read Full Article
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State gives Urban League $585,000 for business accelerator, job training
The funding from two state agencies will fund grants and loans for minority-owned businesses, as well as a training program preparing people for full-time careers at Exact Sciences. Read Full Article
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Sunisa Lee, First Hmong American Olympic Gymnast, Talks Achieving Her Dream and Being an Inspiration
“I want to do it for my family and coaches obviously, but I also want to do it for myself. I’ve just been through so much,” Sunisa Lee told PEOPLE … Read Full Article