Tag: violence
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Anti-Asian hate crimes in California jumped 107%, attorney general says
“We’re in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Read Full Article: article source
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Tou Thao, once mistaken as Kellie Chauvin’s brother, was fired and rehired before George Floyd murder
Unknown details about Tou Thao reveal the George Floyd murder-accused cop had trouble with his career, including an incident of violence on another Black man … Read Full Article: Article Source
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Where to find help for sexual assault and domestic violence in Milwaukee
If you’ve experienced sexual assault or domestic violence, there are resourced in Milwaukee to help. Some offer confidentiality. Read Full Article
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3 killed, 11 injured in weekend shootings; violence prevention advocates working to defuse situations and distribute gun locks
Two of the three fatal shootings this weekend occurred on Milwaukee’s east side. Violence prevention advocates are urging people to use gun locks. Read Full Article
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St. Anthony: Commerce, opportunity, hope must trump violence on North Side
Amid a surge in violence, developers and business leaders in north Minneapolis pour energy and money into economic expansion. Read Full Article
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NNS Spotlight: How the Hmong American Women’s Association creates a safe space for sisterhood and service
The Hmong American Women’s Association offers youth programming, advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and creates space for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Read Full Article
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Letters: To address violence and guns, concentrate on these factors
Thanks for your article on gun violence. The best source of information on solutions is Thomas Abt’s book “Bleeding Out” He is a researcher at Harvard with extensive experience … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Women’s Association hopes to empower, inspire next generation
Tags: American, association, generation, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, organization, violence, womenThe Milwaukee based organization now has two youth programs aimed at empowering the next generation and envisioning a world without violence. Read Full Article
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Committee approves Appleton resolution against anti-Asian violence, sending it back to council
The resolution was a source of controversy last week after some aldermen voted to refer it back to committee over concerns about the language. Read Full Article
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Panel to discuss violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Fresno State will will sponsor the panel discussion, “Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Conversation About Solutions” … Read Full Article
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Asian American history is rarely taught in schools. Educators say that fuels anti-Asian violence—and are pushing for change.
Ignorance about their history and culture makes Asian Americans feel invisible, and leaves room for stereotypes and racism. Read Full Article
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Exclusive Panel: Breaking The Silence- Did the politics of the pandemic fuel the hate against our AAPI community?
Many of us have seen the disturbing videos of violence and hate against our Asian American Pacific-Islander communities in the Central Valley and across the country. Most notably the mass shooting … Read Full Article
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Data disaggregation shows startling health disparities among Asian Americans
With the recent rise in anti-Asian violence and the tragic shootings in Atlanta, there has been an increased focus on individual and institutional racism toward Asian Americans. Our experience as … Read Full Article
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Stop AAPI Hate rally and vigil in Eau Claire
The rally featured remarks from members of the city’s Hmong community. It ended with a candlelight vigil. The Eau Claire City Council recently passed a resolution condemning all forms of violence and … Read Full Article
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La Crosse Mayor makes two proclamations recognizing the Hmong Community
At a time when those in the Asian American community have been the target of violence around the country, Thursday in La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat made two proclamations recognizing the Hmong community. Read Full Article
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Stop the Hate: Eau Claire Rally, Vigil to Condemn Anti-Asian Violence
“We are not only heartbroken, but we are also incredibly alarmed at this escalation of violent acts targeting Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPI),” the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance … Read Full Article
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Wausau, Marathon County leaders condemn violence, hatred toward Asian American community
Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Marathon County Board member Yee Leng Xiong are condemning racism against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article