Tag: racism
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Suni Lee’s Interracial Relationship Receives “So Much Hate”
Suni Lee has officially changed her relationship status to “taken.” However, upon going public on Instagram and TikTok last month, the Olympic gold medalist experienced yet another form of racism when … Read Full Article
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KARE anchor Gia Vang fights racism with #VeryAsian campaign
“Sunrise” co-anchor Gia Vang has added fashion mogul to her duties. The journalist, who joined the KARE morning team in 2019, has helped launch a line of hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts that bare the … Read Full Article
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How School Education Can Help End Racism
As a high school student, I’ve been through 1o years of education. And during the first few years in elementary school, the world seemed perfect. My … Read Full Article
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Survey: More Minnesotans rise to fight racism, educate themselves about social injustice
Minnesotans from various racial and ethnic backgrounds name community involvement, growing awareness of racism, as well as cultural celebrations as among the most positive things impacting their … Read Full Article
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How structural racism impacts access to early childhood care and education
a lack of access to early childhood care and education is experienced across different communities and how structural racism impacts access and quality. Read Full Article
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Hmong finance executive files discrimination complaint against Marathon County credit union
This story was originally published by Wausau Pilot & Review. A Marathon County Hmong resident told County Board members last week that harassment at his workplace and prevailing racism led to the … Read Full Article
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Racism was declared a public health crisis in 2019 in Milwaukee County. Now, officials look to address it during COVID-19.
County Executive David Crowley and chief health policy advisor Ben Weston look to increase the vaccination rate among Black residents in Milwaukee. Read Full Article
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Hmong finance executive files discrimination complaint against local credit union
Damakant Jayshi A Marathon County Hmong resident told Board members Thursday that harassment at his workplace and prevailing racism led to the loss of his … Read Full Article
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Ejecutivo de finanzas de Hmong presenta una queja por discriminación contra la cooperativa de ahorro y crédito local
Damakant Jayshi A Marathon County Hmong resident told Board members Thursday that harassment at his workplace and prevailing racism led to the loss of his … Read Full Article
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A California county spars over water scarcity, illicit marijuana and racism
Now, after another exceptionally dry year, more heated clashes over Shasta Valley’s water have emerged, often pitting White residents against the thousands of Hmong American families that have settled … Read Full Article
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‘I think we can make a change’: Wausau residents call for open-mindedness, inclusivity to address racism
Wausau held its first Juneteenth event as the community contends with ongoing issues of discrimination and debate over a Community for All resolution. Read Full Article
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First UU Church of Wausau donates children’s books to Merrill Little Free Diverse Library
TINA L. SCOTT EDITOR Back in November 2020, Julie Trombley, former Director of Religious Education (DRE) at the First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau (First UU), had an idea for an Anti-Racism … Read Full Article
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‘Gran Torino’ actor Bee Vang on returning to acting amid rise in anti-Asian racism
Among them was Bee Vang, then a 15-year-old newcomer who portrayed Thao Lor, a neighbor to Clint Eastwood’s Walt Kowalski. While watching “Gran Torino,” I remember feeling a chill wash over me as the … Read Full Article
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Asian pot growers face sheriff raids, bulldozers in Northern California. They blame racism
Thousands of cannabis greenhouses have popped up near the Oregon border. The sheriff is shutting them down, cutting off water. Read Full Article
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Asian-American chefs, bartenders launch initiative to raise money to stop Asian hate
Minnesota Rice” is an initiative that’s trying to end racism against Asian Americans by sitting around the dinner table. You buy in for $100, and then all throughout May, you will be emailed links to … Read Full Article