Tag: U.S.
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How Gymnast Suni Lee’s Family Inspired Her for the 2024 Olympics
At the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Sunisa “Suni” Lee made history as the first Hmong American Olympic gymnast champion. She took home the gold medal for Team U.S.A. in the women’s gymnasticsindividual … Full story: https://sports.yahoo.com/suni-lee-opens-her-close-224500260.html
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World Premiere Films at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
An overview of the 30 films having their debut at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, plus 53 U.S. premiere films. Read Full Article
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First Hmong American mayor of major U.S. city celebrated in Fresno
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao, who is the first Hmong American mayor of a major U.S. city, visited the Central Valley this weekend. Read Full Article
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These 99 Valley residents ended 2022 with a big milestone: U.S. citizenship
The newest U.S. citizens came from 23 countries – including Chile (1), Colombia (2), Guatemala (1), India (18), Laos (5), México (33), and Philippines (16). Read Full Article
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This interactive exhibit shows the ‘human story’ of Hmong refugees in the U.S. and Fresno
It’s an effect recreated on the large picture mural that runs the length of the entrance of “Vinai: Hmong Refugee Experience,” an interactive exhibit running through Jan. 1 … Read Full Article
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Hmong culture inspires the values of the next mayor of Oakland, California
Among them is Sheng Thao, who will become the first Hmong-American to lead a major U.S. city when she’s sworn in as mayor of Oakland, California. Here & Now’s Deepa Fernades meets with her to hear … Read Full Article
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Sheng Thao makes history as Oakland mayor
Sheng Thao has been elected as the next mayor of Oakland, California. She is the first Hmong American woman to lead a major U.S. city, the youngest Oakland mayor in 75 years and the first renter … Read Full Article
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Sacramento Hmong New Year Festival open at Cal Expo Saturday & Sunday
The festival first started more than 15 years ago and is now one of the largest Hmong New Year events in the U.S. Read Full Article
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A traditional Hmong sport is putting down roots in the U.S.
Tuj Lub is a traditional Hmong sport that is putting down roots in the U.S. It’s played with long poles and spinning tops. Read Full Article
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One-on-One With Oakland Mayor-Elect Sheng Thao
Sheng Thao. Mayor-elect Thao will be the first Hmong American mayor of a major U.S. city. “So hopeful and incredibly humbled by the whole experience and just really thrilled to bring a new energy for … Read Full Article
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Sheng Thao makes history as first Hmong American mayor of Oakland
Oakland City Council Member Sheng Thao has declared victory in the city’s mayoral race, making history as the first Hmong American woman to lead a major U.S. city. Thao, 37, claimed victory over … Read Full Article
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Oakland Mayor-elect Sheng Thao makes history, becomes 1st Hmong mayor of major US city
As the first Hmong to be elected mayor of a major U.S. city, Thao’s win symbolizes long overdue visibility for a sometimes overlooked community. Read Full Article
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