Tag: support
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Elk Grove mayor faces recall after Hmong culture comments surface
Allen’s recall, she posted comments on social media in support of a woman who accused former mayor Steve Ly of bullying, but called the Hmong culture a “controlling and intimidating system.” … Read Full Article
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Asian Americans need nation’s support
During the past year, a Woodbury resident of Hmong descent and his wife found a note on their townhouse door accusing them of “infecting us with your disease.” In Austin, Minn., an Asian American … Read Full Article
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Strong showing, minus raffle, at rally for Clovis City Council Member Vong Mouanoutoua
A rally to re-elect Clovis City Council Member Vong Mouanoutoua went forward Saturday with a strong showing of support from local politicians – and without a raffle as previously planned. Mouanoutoua … Read Full Article
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Generali Vietnam supports children in Northwest Vietnam and stages blood donation drive
Through A Warmer Lunar New Year for Children, Generali Vietnam delivered clothes, financial support, and New Year gifts to disadvantaged children and families. Read Full Article
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New program begins to support rural and Hmong students looking to become physicians
Friday marks the end of the first full week of a new program working not only to help build a physician workforce in rural central Wisconsin but a more diverse one, as the state continues to see a … Read Full Article
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President Biden demonstrates support for immigrants in early days of presidency
With his pen, President Biden signed executive orders that will: bolster DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); overturn an executive order from former President Trump that pushed aggressive … Read Full Article
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WATCH NOW: In final pitch, La Crosse community largely advocates replacing SRO with more resources
In a virtual forum with the School District of La Crosse, community members largely spoke in support of removing police officers from schools, saying they make Black, Indigenous, Hmong and other … Read Full Article
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Rep. Betty McCollum faces surprise GOP candidate in Fourth Congressional District
He serves as general counsel for the Hmong Council of 18, which brings together Hmong clans to support the community. He also did not respond to requests for comment. McCollum wonders if the outcome … Read Full Article
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Will Kamala Complete Asian Americans’ Flip From Red to Blue?
Asian Americans used to be a reliable Republican voting bloc. But long before Kamala Harris, who is Indian American and Black, became Joe Biden’s running mate, they shifted to support the Democratic … Read Full Article
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See how this contact tracer is helping Sacramento’s Hmong community fight COVID
George Yang, a COVID-19 case investigator and contact tracer, works at the Hmong community’s HOPE Center in north Sacramento on Aug. 23, 2020. His new job with the county is to give support to those … Read Full Article
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Contact tracer supports Hmong community in Sacramento – Sacramento Bee
George Vang, a COVID-19 case investigator and contact tracer, works at the Hmong community’s HOPE Center in north Sacramento on Aug. 23, 2020. His new job with the county is to give support to those … Read Full Article
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Steinberg Will Modify ‘Strong Mayor’ Plan After City Council Feedback, Criticism From Sacramento Residents
Some Sacramento council colleagues offered support, others suggested splitting Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s ballot item into two, and some say the current city governance doesn’t need change. Read Full Article
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COVID-19 testing demand, and wait times, up at Alliant Energy Center
You can support our newsroom by joining at our lowest rate! Increasing demand for COVID-19 testing at the Alliant Energy Center has resulted in waits of up to four hours this week, though testing … Read Full Article
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Central Rivers Farmshed launches ‘Local Food for All’ campaign
(WAOW) — Central Rivers Farmshed, a non-profit in Stevens Point is launching a campaign to support local farms and broaden the reach of healthy, locally grown … Read Full Article