Tag: race
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Why do so many Latinos join ICE and the Border Patrol?
Contributing columnist Ka Vang writes: “Why would people of color and immigrants, particularly so many Latinos, join immigration enforcement? How can they serve an institution that harms people who … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699158af018d4662b6ee082798707286&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fimmigration-agents-latinos-race-politics%2f601581923&c=16642723391772285449&mkt=en-us
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Korean man marries Hmong wife and shares unique story
The Fung Bros share the story of a Korean man marrying a Hmong wife. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/korean-man-marries-hmong-wife-and-shares-unique-story/vi-AA1VURY1
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What Clint Eastwood’s ‘Gran Torino’ got right — and what America refused to learn
The Minneapolis immigrant community that inspired the 2008 “post-race” film has still yet to realize its promise. Full story: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-02-04/minneapolis-hmong-community-gran-torino
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31-year-old aims to make history in State of Wisconsin
The post 31 year old aims to make history in state of Wisconsin appeared first on AsAmNews. Yee Leng Xiong announced Wednesday his candidacy for Wisconsin Treasurer, a race that could make him the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/31-year-old-aims-to-make-history-in-state-of-wisconsin/ar-AA1TSEwA
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Meeting the Black Hmong: A Culture Few Outsiders Truly Know
In this video, I travel deep into the mountains to meet the Black Hmong, one of the most unique and culturally rich ethnic groups in Asia. I share their traditions, daily life, and the incredible … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/meeting-the-black-hmong-a-culture-few-outsiders-truly-know/vi-AA1zaTlV
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Mayor Elect Her leads St. Paul through history with hope
State Representative Kaohly Her stands as St. Paul’s mayor after beating out incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, despite only jumping into the race in August. The Nov. 4 election marked a historic victory … Full story: https://hamlineoracle.com/15034/news/mayor-elect-her-leads-st-paul-through-history-with-hope/
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Kaohly Her wins St. Paul mayoral race as Democratic women make historic gains nationwide
Former Minnesota Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL) made history this November when she became the first Hmong person and the first woman mayor in St. Paul. The milestone was part … Full story: https://mndaily.com/296265/city/kaohly-her-wins-st-paul-mayoral-race-as-democratic-women-make-historic-gains-nationwide/
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St. Paul mayor’s race: What voters say about Kaohly Her’s victory
Kaohly Her recalls the day a Summit Hill couple approached her and confided that they were unhappy with the state of the city, but they had no interest in throwing their vote away on just any … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/11/09/st-paul-mayors-race-what-voters-say-about-kaohly-hers-victory/
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In an upset, voters choose Kaohly Her over two-time Mayor Melvin Carter
Her is the first woman to lead St. Paul and will work with the City Council made up of all women. Carter had sought a third term. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2025/11/melvin-carter-kaohly-her-in-tight-race-for-st-paul-mayor/
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Hmong Minnesotans react to Kaohly Her winning St. Paul mayor race
ST PAUL, Minn. — For the first time, St. Paul will be led by a Hmong woman. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent Melvin Carter Tuesday night to become the next mayor. That win is something Hmong community … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-minnesotans-react-kaohly-her-winning-st-paul-mayor/89-da74a5ec-3259-4b1b-bbc9-899dcafb410c
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Hmong Minnesotans react to Kaohly Her winning St. Paul mayor race
Nate Silver says polls may be “overestimating” Trump after “huge” miss … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-minnesotans-react-to-kaohly-her-winning-st-paul-mayor-race/vi-AA1PTdMl
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‘A blur of hard work’: Kaohly Vang Her’s late entry to St. Paul mayoral race pays off in historic win
Kaohly Vang Her, a Lao refugee turned state representative, will be the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-election-winner-kaohly-vang-her/
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Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her projected to win St. Paul mayoral race
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to be St. Paul’s next mayor, a historic election that will unseat two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in an upset. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-rep-kaohly-her-projected-to-win-st-paul-mayoral-race/
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Kaohly Vang Her makes history as first Hmong woman to lead St. Paul
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her beat her former boss, incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, after the ranked choice votes were tabulated Tuesday night. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/stpaul-mayoral-race-election-results-melvin-carter-kaohly-vang-her/
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Rep. Kaohly Her wins stunning upset in St. Paul mayoral race, making history
Rep. Kaohly Her scored a major upset over Mayor Melvin Carter Tuesday, emerging as St. Paul’s first Hmong-American and first woman mayor. Full story: https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/11/05/kaohly-her-becomes-st-paul-mayor/87103357007/
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Minneapolis mayor’s race awaits 2nd round, ‘relentless’ Kaohly Her wins in St. Paul
Kaohly Her unseated St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter after reallocation of voters’ other choices gave her more votes in a historic win, becoming the first woman and first person of Hmong heritage to lead … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/live-minneapolis-mayor-s-race-awaits-2nd-round-relentless-kaohly-her-wins-in-st-paul/ar-AA1PR6eg
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Kaohly Her wins historic election, will be St. Paul’s first Hmong mayor
Her, who entered the race in August, defeated her former boss Mayor Melvin Carter in his bid for a third term. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-mayor-election-2025/601503582