Tag: people
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Our View: Asylum policy has long been bipartisan
The Trump administration’s suspension of the U.S. refugee program goes against long-standing bipartisan and public support to help people persecuted in war- torn countries. Full story: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-asylum-policy-has-long-been-bipartisan/article_c2c86631-360e-49c9-ba5d-0d7d464e890e.html
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Brenda Song Says Disney ‘Nixed’ Her from Going for a Role in Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino — Here’s Why
Brenda Song said during a recent awards acceptance speech that the Walt Disney Company ‘nixed’ her from pursuing a role in Clint Eastwood’s ‘Gran Torino.’ At the time, the actress was starring as … Full story: https://people.com/brenda-song-says-disney-nixed-role-in-clint-eastwoods-gran-torino-heres-why-11763054
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Honoring 50 Years of Hmong Progress and Transformative Leadership
Fifty years ago, the Hmong people embarked on a journey of survival, resilience, and transformation. From the depths of war and displacement, we arrived as refugees and now progress in all aspects of … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/sponsored/honoring-50-years-of-hmong-progress-and-transformative-leadership/
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What’s the most common non-English language spoken in Minnesota?
Minnesota is home to more people who speak Hmong or Somali at home than any other state in the country. 71,410 people told the census takers Hmong is the language they speak at home in our state, and … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/most-common-non-english-language-spoken-minnesota/89-a74a5a5f-4607-4b0a-822d-26b83756375e
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My Hmong tour guide SHREDS on this flute! 🇻🇳😨
Join me on an incredible adventure in Vietnam as I explore the rich cultural heritage of the Hmong people. My Hmong tour guide, an exceptional talent, amazes us by shredding on a traditional flute. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hav Paj Garden, the ‘valley flower’ in Oregon
To most people, time is marked by the four seasons. To David Vang at Hav Paj Garden, time is marked by tulips, irises, daffodils and peonies. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6841c4de0ee944bc8d5a43380589439e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.koin.com%2fnorthwest-grown%2fhav-paj-garden-the-valley-flower-in-oregon%2f&c=12829627105298745978&mkt=en-us
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Theater review: The Hmong women are tough and funny in Jungle Theater’s powerful ‘Sixpack’
Fifty years ago, Hmong people first arrived in Minnesota as refugees from the wars of Southeast Asia. In their Laotian homeland, they were earmarked for destruction for having aided the U.S. side in … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/06/02/theater-review-the-hmong-women-are-tough-and-funny-in-jungle-theaters-powerful-sixpack/
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IN PHOTOS: People enjoy a sunny Memorial Day weekend in La Crosse
Memorial Day services and parades took place at several cemeteries and parks in La Crosse, honoring those who gave their lives for liberty. Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/article_254e04fc-2e78-410f-95f6-f3026aa161c4.html
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Wisconsin celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement
Wisconsin commemorated the 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement on May 14, celebrating a statewide community that has grown to over 55,000 people since the first refugee families arrived following … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-celebrates-50th-anniversary-hmong-143916653.html
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Hundreds come out for third annual ‘Hmoob Day’ in Phoenix Park
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Saturday holds a special place in many hearts in the Hmong community as this year marks the 50 year anniversary of Hmong people in the United States. Hundreds of community … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/05/18/hundreds-come-out-third-annual-hmoob-day-phoenix-park/
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Community members celebrate 50 years of Hmong in the U.S.
Saturday holds a special place in many hearts in the Hmong community as this year marks the 50 year anniversary of Hmong people in the United States. Hundreds of community members came out for a day … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Wisconsin Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Hmong Resettlement
Traveling exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Society offers portrait of how Hmong people created community after fleeing war. Full story: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/05/16/wisconsin-commemorates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-resettlement/
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Lake View Elementary School to host Hmong American Day Celebration on Friday night
Lake View Elementary School will host a Hmong American Day Celebration that will highlight the school’s innovative Hmong bilingual program while commemorating 50 years of Hmong people in the United … Full story: https://madison365.com/lake-view-elementary-school-to-host-hmong-american-day-celebration-on-friday-night/
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Community leaders reflect on 50 years since Hmong refugees first started resettling in Wisconsin
The Assembly passed a resolution to celebrate 50 years of strength and resilience of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian and Vietnamese people this week. Full story: https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/05/15/community-leaders-reflect-on-50-years-since-hmong-refugees-first-started-resettling-in-wisconsin/
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Vietnam 50 Years Later
Fighting would soon spread to Laos and Cambodia, with the CIA recruiting and training thousands of Hmong people to fight on behalf of Americans during a clandestine operation in Laos known as the … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/vietnam/
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Green Bay declares this week as Hmong Business Week
The week coincides with the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of Hmong people in the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/12/green-bay-declares-this-week-hmong-business-week/
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/05/12/flags-wisconsin-ordered-half-staff-hmong-lao-veterans-day-wednesday/
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Thousands of Hmong-Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.msn.com/