Tag: people
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Hometown Heroes: Hmong fighters honored during Brown County festival
A diverse group gathered recently to remember the sacrifice of the Hmong people who fought with the Americans during the Vietnam War. They also remembered how the Hmong people lost their country and … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hometown-heroes-hmong-fighters-honored-193711132.html
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2024 Hmong New Year celebrated at the Sonnentag
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The 2024 Hmong New Year in Eau Claire is a change for people in the Hmong community to reconnect with their traditions and share their culture with everyone around them. Tony … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2024/10/27/2024-hmong-new-year-celebrated-sonnentag/
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UNPO and the CWHP Advocate for Hmong Rights in Laos through UPR Submission and Report for the UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights
In October, UNPO, in collaboration with the Congress of World Hmong People (CWHP), submitted a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to the United Nations Office of … Full story: https://unpo.org/unpo-and-the-cwhp-advocate-for-hmong-rights-in-laos-through-upr-submission-and-report-for-the-un-special-rapporteur-on-cultural-rights/
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UNPO Submits Input for Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights’ Visit to Laos
The UNPO, in collaboration with the Congress of World Hmong People, is pleased to announce that on 15 October 2024 has submitted a report to the UN Special … Full story: https://unpo.org/unpo-submits-input-for-special-rapporteur-on-cultural-rights-visit-to-laos/
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New office brings much needed banking resources to HmongTown Marketplace
The new banking resource office, staffed by people like Malina Yang who speak Hmong and understand the culture, is more than just a convenience. The banking relationship specialist, who has lived in … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/10/18/new-office-brings-much-needed-banking-resources-to-hmongtown-marketplace
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New feature movie set in Montana’s Hmong community
“Bitterroot,” which premieres at the Montana Film Festival this weekend, was shot here with a Hmong cast and Hmong people working behind the scenes, too. Full story: https://missoulian.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/hmong-movie-film-festival-missoula/article_835e3174-8106-11ef-b579-4f357b8214c7.html
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From serving wild salmon to making fruit fun on TikTok: No idea too small for Food Leaders Lab
The program empowers people to implement their ideas to combat hunger, from making fruit fun for kids to helping food insecure cancer patients. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/2024/10/03/feeding-america-eastern-wisconsin-food-leaders-lab-solves-problems/75266134007/
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Hmong Mental Health Conference invites attendees to EC to break stigma, highlight resources
Over the weekend, many people gathered at Northstar Middle School to gather for the Hmong Mental Health Conference. Hearing from five different panel speakers from within the Hmong community, … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/hmong-mental-health-conference-invites-035900992.html
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UHP identifies 5 killed in crash on US 6 near Price
Five people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon north of Price. The victims were identified by the Utah Highway Patrol on Friday. Full story: https://www.ksl.com/article/51141419/uhp-identifies-5-killed-in-crash-on-us-6-near-price
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Photos: Alaska celebrates Hmong New Year
People cheer for a dance group on stage during the Alaska Hmong New Year, a two-day celebration held at the Delaney Park Strip near downtown Anchorage on Sunday. (Bill Roth / ADN) Hundreds of people … Full story: https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2024/08/25/photos-alaska-celebrates-hmong-new-year/
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Photos: Hmong New Year celebration in Anchorage
People cheer for a dance group on stage during the Alaska Hmong New Year, a two-day celebration held at the Delaney Park Strip near downtown Anchorage on Sunday. (Bill Roth / ADN) Hundreds of peop … Full story: https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2024/08/25/photos-alaska-celebrates-hmong-new-year/
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Learning from the Hmong: A Jewish Perspective
As I journeyed through the lush, mountainous regions of Northern Thailand, I found myself immersed in the vibrant culture of the Hmong people. Their colorful attire, rich traditions, and resilient … Full story: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/learning-from-the-hmong-a-jewish-perspective/
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Olympic champ Sunisa Lee’s success rings deep in U.S. Hmong community
After overcoming an incurable kidney disease, Sunisa Lee went on to earn multiple Olympic medals. Her strength and perseverance are a proud representation of the Hmong people, the U.S.’s allies during … Full story: https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/sunisa-lee-hmong-community/
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Milwaukee hiring poll workers for Aug. 13 election
The city of Milwaukee Election Commission is seeking people to work at the polls, including those who are bilingual in Spanish or Hmong. Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-hiring-poll-workers-for-august-13-election/61792443
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Suni Lee wins all-around bronze medal, Hmong community celebrates in St. Paul
Her success on an international stage has shed light on a group of people who have long been overlooked since fleeing Laos in the 1970s. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/08/01/olympics-suni-lee-wins-bronze-medal-hmong-community-celebrates-in-st-paul/
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Chef Yia Vang honors family, Minnesota’s Hmong community with Vinai
“Vinai, to the Hmong people, is this name where, ‘Hey, this is a sense of hope. This is a sense of rest.’ And we hope that we can reflect that in the restaurant,” Vang told KARE 11’s Karla Hult inside … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/dining/food-drink/yia-vang-honors-family-minnesotas-hmong-community-with-vinai/89-ad9f1fa8-13a9-48ea-be3e-df25b5d2c94b
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All About Suni Lee’s Parents, Yeev Thoj and John Lee
Yeev Thoj and John Lee welcomed Suni Lee in 2003. Here’s everything to know about Suni Lee’s Parents, Yeev Thoj and John Lee. Full story: https://people.com/all-about-suni-lee-parents-yeev-thoj-john-lee-8681496