Tag: review
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Theater review: The Hmong women are tough and funny in Jungle Theater’s powerful ‘Sixpack’
Today, those of Hmong descent are an integral part of the Minnesota mosaic, but one of them, St. Paul-based playwright Katie Ka Vang, looked around and saw something missing. There were Hmong women … 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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Theater review: The Hmong women are tough and funny in Jungle Theater’s powerful ‘Sixpack’
A funny, absorbing and very rewarding 90-minute theater piece that chronicles the friendship of two St. Paul girls.” … 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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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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Making Wisconsin: A speedy review of 300 years of Milwaukee’s immigration history
Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn’t always been a warm welcome. Here’s a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-05-12/making-wisconsin-a-speedy-review-of-300-years-of-milwaukees-immigration-history
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Lang says Hmong fighters were mercenaries, not soldiers
(Willmar MN-) On KWLM’s Legislative Review last weekend, Senator Andrew Lang explained why he cannot vote to grant members of The Hmong Community, who fought on the side of the U.S. during The Vietnam … Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/lang-says-hmong-fighters-were-mercenaries-not-soldiers/article_c704ceb1-1510-4068-a010-7ca5a289533a.html
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YIR 2024 Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the post-COVID graduating class of Hmong students
In a year filled with increasing and overwhelming natural disasters, Milwaukee Independent staff returned to their hometown in Japan on the anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/year-in-review/yir-2024-podcast-deep-dive-post-covid-graduating-class-hmong-students/
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YIR 2024 Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the post-COVID graduating class of Hmong students
2024 marked yet another year of profound social change and uncertainty for residents across Milwaukee. While the pandemic had faded into the background of public consciousness, the emotional and … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/year-in-review/yir-2024-podcast-deep-dive-post-covid-graduating-class-hmong-students/
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A 2024 year in review of Madison’s restaurants
Madison area this year with a strong showing for Latin American cuisine, culinary variety and restaurant expansions. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/a-2024-year-in-review-of-madisons-restaurants/article_39b5888e-b279-11ef-b06a-4fbeb9070a23.html
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Civilian Review Board meets, aims to bridge communications gap
Civilian Review Board meets to establish accessible liaison between law enforcement and community members. Focus on building trust and creating an inclusive system. Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/government-politics/civilian-review-board-la-crosse/article_83f56446-a360-11ef-8b79-73b35be9d48c.html
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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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Wausau School District settles harassment case with former student
Wausau Pilot & Review The Wausau School District will compensate a former East High School student who was subjected to racial, … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/09/25/wausau-school-district-settles-harassment-case-with-former-student/