Tag: people
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Williams: The coronavirus is a “call to action” in America’s treatment of its communities of color.
In Richmond, where the percentage of black and white residents is nearly equal, 62% of those who’ve tested positive for coronavirus are African American — almost three times the number of white people … Read Full Article
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Pandemic hits Vietnamese students’ exam hopes
He said many people cannot afford to buy computers for their children since their priority is to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Joseph Cu A Trong, a Hmong student at a boarding school in Yen Bai … Read Full Article
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‘Woe Is You,’ White People Keep Telling Us
The short version goes something like this: Black people began to make incremental economic and political gains; white Michiganders became incensed, fled as fast as possible into the surrounding area … Read Full Article
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Brooklyn Center woman charged in fake ginseng farm scam arrested in Georgia
The release said Mai Vu Vang was arrested in Georgia last month and was brought back to the Twin Cities over the weekend. According to the criminal complaint, Vang told people in the Hmong community — … Read Full Article
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Vietnamese Catholics struggle to survive pandemic
Over 140 people have recovered and been released from hospital. Hmong deacon Joseph Ma A Ca, who provides pastoral care for Dong Heo Parish with 2,500 Hmong people in Yen Bai province, said … Read Full Article
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World’s Best Photos Of Fun: 20 Joyful Winners Of ‘Fun 2020’ Agora Competition
Simplicity is a key to happiness, especially in these difficult times: Heartwarming winning images of people having a good time all around the world. Read Full Article
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Coronavirus leading to xenophobia: Wausau hmong leader says there is ‘fear’ in his community
Marathon County is home to about 7,000 hmong people. Xiong says people are afraid right now. “I have members of the hmong community who have called me and said they were uncomfortable when they went … Read Full Article
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Coronavirus leading to xenophobia: Wausau hmong leader says there is “fear” in his community
Marathon County is home to about 7,000 hmong people. Xiong says people are afraid right now. “I have members of the hmong community who have called me and said they were uncomfortable when they went … Read Full Article
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What Solo Travel Was Like Before Smartphones and Google Maps
These highly ingenious facilities, in such a remote location, were likely the first internet cafes in Laos and existed as a real testament to the true resolve of the Hmong people, many of whom were … Read Full Article
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“If I don’t do it who will do it,” Minnesota man helps Latino community navigate Covid-19 pandemic
I know the governor is going to speak I come running, if the mayor was going to speak I come running, wait here and send the message to my people,” said Hernandez … Read Full Article
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Spirit figures help village keep out infection
TAK: Hmong people at a village in Phop Phra district have taken stringent precautions against catching Covid-19, including seeking help from divine spirits, which are represented by masked wooden … Read Full Article
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Today we celebrate Equal Pay Day, even as salaries fall for women of color
For certain communities, the wage gap is far greater. Vietnamese women earn $0.67, Hmong women earn $0.61, and Nepalese women earn only $0.50, making them some of the lowest paid people in the nation. Read Full Article
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Hmong People
SAN FRANCISCO – The Ninth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a class action claiming that the U.S. failed to protect the Hmong people from atrocities perpetrated by the communist government of Laos after … Read Full Article
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CANCELED: Legal Clinic
If you need help, please email [email protected]. Learn and get FREE support about deportation. This event is Free and open to African (All African countries and Black people of the diaspora, … Read Full Article
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‘This is about saving lives:’ Milwaukee continues to spread message as COVID-19 cases rise
“I have always found the faith community is a very powerful tool in allowing us to reach more people,” said Barrett. He also shared a message from his conversations with Hmong leaders. “They are … Read Full Article
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CANCELED: Considering Present-Day Concerns about the Possible Deportation of Ethnic Hmong and Lao People from the U.S. to Laos
Canceled following UW-Madison’s decision to cancel all events with 50 or more people until at least April 10 due to the coronavirus; for updates: https://covid19.wisc.edu. Read Full Article
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Active investigations underway of hate crimes against Hmong in Marathon Co.
Vandalism and spitting and coughing on people reported to law enforcement … Read Full Article
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Letters: Government checks; xenophobia; community help
Xenophobia against east Asians has been infecting our nation. Even people who aren’t Chinese — but “look like it” — are being subjected to hostility. For example, two Hmong men were denied a hotel … Read Full Article