Tag: refugees
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10 Movies Inspired By Things NOBODY Expected
Wes Craven came up with the idea after reading a series of Los Angeles Times articles in the late 1970s and early 1980s in which a number of Hmong refugees in the United States died mysteriously in … Full story: https://whatculture.com/film/10-movies-inspired-by-things-nobody-expected?page=6
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Hmong American legislator says her family immigrated ‘illegally,’ then clarifies she’s a U.S. citizen
Minnesota House Rep. Kaohly Her said Monday her family “broke the law” to come to the U.S. from Laos following the Vietnam War, though she later said in a statement they came “legally as refugees.” … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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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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Wisconsin commemorates 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement
Wisconsin Public Radio Fifty years ago, thousands of refugees came to states including Wisconsin after facing persecution for helping … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/05/18/wisconsin-commemorates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-resettlement/
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens honors Hmong culture with new exhibit
Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan is launching a new exhibit celebrating Hmong culture with the book “A Map Into the World,” coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees in the U.S. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-sheboygans-233337931.html
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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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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, home of the third largest Hmong population … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/government-politics/2025-05-14/making-wisconsin-hmong-refugees-and-the-promise-of-something-better
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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, which is home to the third largest Hmong … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/government-politics/2025-05-14/making-wisconsin-hmong-refugees-and-the-promise-of-something-better
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New Beginnings for Refugees appoints new program manager
New Beginnings for Refugees, Inc. announced today the appointment of Toufue Xiong as its new program manager. Toufue Xiong With a background in … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/05/12/new-beginnings-for-refugees-appoints-new-program-manager/
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
The celebration of Hmong American Day at Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture Lower Campus reflects pride in cultural heritage. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/education/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The gym at Txuj Ci Lower Campus was filled with music and celebration this week as students, parents, and teachers gathered to honor the upcoming Hmong American Day … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/outreach/communities-that-kare/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The gym at Txuj Ci Lower Campus was filled with music and celebration this week as students, parents, and teachers gathered to honor the upcoming Hmong American Day, a milestone … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/outreach/communities-that-kare/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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The story of Leng Wong, one of Minnesota’s first Hmong refugees
Minnesota is home to the largest Hmong population in the country, and it all started nearly 50 years ago. [Editor’s note: This video incorrectly states Leng Wong was the first Hmong refugee to arrive … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Vietnam 50 Years Later: Minnesota welcomes war refugees with open arms
Minnesota has a rich history of welcoming refugees to the state, and were among the top 10 across the country to do so following the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-vietnam-war-refugee-history/
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New Beginning for Refugees names new executive director
WAUSAU – The Board of Directors of New Beginning for Refugees announced today the appointment of Yee Leng Xiong as its new executive director. Xiong, a … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/04/21/new-beginning-for-refugees-names-new-executive-director/
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Funny Asian Women Kollective brings stand-up and sketch comedy to upcoming Ordway ‘Super Show’
Over the 50 years since the first Vietnam War-era Southeast Asian refugees arrived in the U.S., there’s been hardship — but there have also been plenty of comedic moments, which is where the St. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/funny-asian-women-kollective-brings-013800360.html