Tag: people
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HMONG CENTER STILL FIGHTS SHORTAGE OF MONEY CATCHING UP AN UPDATE ON PEOPLE AND PLACES IN THE NEWS
Kajsiab House, a community center for older Hmong people, continues to face funding challenges, despite fundraisers last fall that brought in about $11,000. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68a353df4e5e43fbbd3b8f73592baa11&url=https%3a%2f%2fmadison.com%2fnews%2flocal%2farticle_986e4104-c0e4-51f4-8a01-3caabb7737c2.html&c=4934975113749493332&mkt=en-us
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ICE arrests 16 Hmong, Laotian refugees in Michigan. Family, legislators ask for release.
In the 1960s, the CIA recruited Hmong people in Laos to battle Communist forces in southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Many of them sacrificed their lives to help the U.S. and saved the lives of … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/ice-arrests-16-hmong-laotian-refugees-in-michigan-family-legislators-ask-for-release/ar-AA1KcSoj
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Hmong Community Fundraisers for Hmong New Years Festival
While the end of summer is coming for most people, for the Hmong community a new harvest and the beginning of the new year are fast approaching.The Hmong New Year, referred to as Noj Peb Caug in Hmong … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong Community Fundraisers for Hmong New Years Festival
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -While the end of summer is coming for most people, for the Hmong community a new harvest and the beginning of the new year are fast approaching. The Hmong New Year, referred … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/08/08/hmong-community-fundraisers-hmong-new-years-festival/
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Local media and its founders put community first in Seattle and around the U.S.
There’s something special about local news media. And we’re not just saying that. The people who choose to open local news outlets are not just entrepreneurs or journalists—though they are both of … Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/08/local-media-and-its-founders-put-community-first-in-seattle-and-around-the-u-s/
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Immigrant police officers have made our communities stronger
Last week, a gunman walked into a Manhattan building and killed four people. One was a New York City police officer — Didarul Islam, 36, an immigrant from Bangladesh, who left behind two sons and a … Full story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/04/opinion/immigrant-police-officers-community-trust/
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What languages are most spoken in Minnesota homes?
When you’re living outside of a place that is usually considered home, it helps bring people together.” About 1 in 5 people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Unusual animal leaves everyone puzzled — is it really a rare Hmong dog?
A puppy in Vietnam has been taking the internet by storm in recent weeks for one hilarious reason: when people first see him, they can’t tell he’s a dog! People all over the world have been trying to … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong Wausau Festival celebrates 50 years of Hmong culture in the United States
WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) – Today, thousands of people came to Wausau to celebrate Hmong culture. The first Hmong people arrived in the United States around 50 years ago, and the festival serves as an … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/news/hmong-wausau-festival-celebrates-50-years-of-hmong-culture-in-the-united-states/article_109972da-7e8a-44f8-ae1b-92d2db5135c9.html
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‘Hlub’ .. it means love: 4,000 young Hmong people at ISU for Christian conference
A Christian Response to Toxicity and Trauma” was the title of a workshop for boys presented by Judy Yang in Indiana State University’s student union on Tuesday during the HLUB Conference for teen … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hlub-means-love-4-000-035900314.html
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Hmong Wausau Festival celebrates culture and community this weekend
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – An exciting weekend of culture and community is on tap as the Hmong Wausau Festival returns July 26-27. The event is held at the People’s Sports Complex, 602 E Kent Street, … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/07/23/hmong-wausau-festival-celebrates-culture-community-this-weekend/
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Large crowds expected for Hmong Festival this weekend in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The Hmong Wausau Festival is set to return this weekend at the People’s Sports Complex. This annual event promises a weekend filled with culture, community, and celebration. Full story: https://wsau.com/2025/07/23/large-crowds-expected-for-hmong-festival-this-weekend-in-wausau/
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Celebrate Hmong culture at Wausau Festival July 26-27, 2025
WAUSAU, Wis. – The Hmong Wausau Festival is set to return on July 26-27, 2025, at the People’s Sports Complex. This annual event promises a weekend filled with culture, community, and celebration. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/celebrate-hmong-culture-at-wausau-festival-july-26-27-2025/article_a1ee6937-a522-40bc-b4f5-8dc4abcd7dbe.html
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Plan Your Trip
The similarities date back generations, starting with the states’ people. There’s a tapestry of cultures and traditions shared by Indigenous tribes native to both Wisconsin and Minnesota land, … Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/plan-your-trip/article_a39277bb-1095-4613-8064-bc5b0a048ba8.html
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Hmong Youth Day Expects Hundreds at Fifth Annual Event
After welcoming over 600 people to last year’s event, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA) is expecting a similar turnout at this summer’s Hmong Youth Day – slated for … Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2025/07/18/367658-hmong-youth-day-expects-hundreds-at-fifth-annual
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New book collection aims to keep native languages alive
The new ‘Community languages collection’ at the LE Phillips Public Library has already caught many people’s eye, specifically those who speak a native language like French, Hmong, even Ojibwe. Y para … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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New book collection aims to keep native languages alive
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The new ‘Community languages collection’ at the LE Phillips Public Library has already caught many people’s eye, specifically those who speak a native language like French, … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/07/12/new-book-collection-aims-keep-native-languages-alive/
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Due process rights are being eroded in immigration court, attorneys and advocates say
People going through immigration court are entitled to due process protections, but the Trump administration is chipping away at procedures to increase deportation numbers, experts say. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/due-process-rights-are-being-eroded-in-immigration-court-attorneys-and-advocates-say/