Tag: refugees
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Lionel Rosenblatt, whose advocacy for refugees began with derring-do in Vietnam, dies at 82
South Vietnamese refugees, foreground, who arrived on Friday, March 28, 1975 at the port city of Da Nang, South Vietnam, watch hopefully, as a boat loaded with refugees approaches the dock. The helter … Full story: https://apnews.com/article/lionel-rosenblatt-obituary-vietnam-war-refugees-hmong-cambodia-5f6056bf5b75173897fc2fca7567d156
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Know Your Madisonian: Psychiatrist Fred Coleman helps bring healing to international community
Dr. Fred Coleman, 63, a psychiatrist with a consuming interest in Madison’s international community, has been active in refugees’ mental health treatment, cross-cultural psychiatry, hospice and the in … Full story: https://madison.com/news/local/article_c151da98-96f1-11e0-906a-001cc4c03286.html
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Community to celebrate 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees’ arrival in Wausau
Community members in central Wisconsin are invited to celebrate 50 years of Hmong presence, history, and contribution in the Wausau area at the Wausau Hmong 50 Year Celebration. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/03/27/community-celebrate-50th-anniversary-hmong-refugees-arrival-wausau/
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Educational report highlights needs and progress in Southeast Asian American educational journey
In the 1970s, refugees began arriving from Southeast Asia and and fleeing to the United States from the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2026/03/educational-report-highlights-needs-and-progress-in-southeast-asian-american-educational-journey/
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Minnesota’s Hmong community feeling betrayed
Amid the ICE raids in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, one group that’s been especially targeted is the Hmong community. It’s been half a century since they came to the US as refugees for helping the US … Full story: https://theworld.org/segments/2026/03/11/minnesotas-hmong-community-feeling-betrayed
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Forum challenges misconceptions about refugees and immigrants in Marathon County
Founder, DoorCountyDailyNews.com Many misconceptions, misinformation and myths were debunked at a recent forum on refugees and … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/02/18/forum-challenges-misconceptions-about-refugees-and-immigrants-in-marathon-county/
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Fresno’s Hmong community connects with those in Minnesota in light of escalating ICE enforcement
Thousands of Hmong refugees moved to the U.S. after helping America during the Vietnam War. The two largest Hmong populations are in the Twin Cities and Fresno. Katie Moua, with Hmong Innovating … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresnos-hmong-community-connects-those-012841160.html
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Some Northern California Mien refugees grapple with renewed fears of statelessness
The North State’s Mien population took root as families sought escape from an American bombing campaign during the Laotian Civil War. Now, 40 years after resettling, some are at risk of being forcibly … Full story: https://shastascout.org/some-northern-california-mien-refugees-grapple-with-renewed-fears-of-statelessness/
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience
This documentary dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-minnesota-50-years-resilience-125414305.html
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience
Years of Resilience,” dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-minnesota-50-years-resilience-162603566.html
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 years of resilience
Years of Resilience,” dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-in-minnesota-50-years-of-resilience-trailer/vi-AA1SBT53
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 years of resilience
This new FOX 9 documentary, “Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience,” dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-in-minnesota-50-years-of-resilience-trailer/vi-AA1SBT53
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Immigrants and refugees in Minnesota–connecting past and present
The history of Minnesota, its statehood, and immigration are closely intertwined. Here’s a look at immigration in Minnesota, past and present. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2025/12/immigrants-and-refugees-in-minnesota-connecting-past-and-present/
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Yuen: Before Minnesota became a Hmong magnet, one family led the way
Fifty years after arriving as Minnesota’s first Hmong refugees, the Hawj family’s story reveals how this community reshaped the culture, politics and imagination of a state. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6920a06ffece463f902038cb49431c98&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2ffirst-hmong-refugee-family-minnesota%2f601484679&c=9457319746351849501&mkt=en-us
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Vietnamese refugees in Thailand at risk
BANGKOK: Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible return to Vietnam, Human Rights Watc … Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/vietnamese-refugees-in-thailand-at-risk-98268.php
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Vietnamese Refugees Face Danger in Thailand
Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of … Full story: https://www.miragenews.com/vietnamese-refugees-face-danger-in-thailand-1570514/
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Vietnamese Refugees at Risk from Hanoi
Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible returned to Vietnam. Full story: https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/11/13/thailand-vietnamese-refugees-at-risk-from-hanoi
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Pairing Hmong economic future in MN with historic election
On the heels of this week’s historic election victory, Minnesota’s Hmong population sees more opportunities to “dream big” 50 years after refugees began arriving here. On Tuesday, St. Paul elected its … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pairing-hmong-economic-future-in-mn-with-historic-election/ar-AA1PTxt8