Tag: woman
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A Hmong’s family journey takes them to the banks of Plum Creek
Vang works a summer job at the gift shop of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, a veritable mecca of Americana. She hands the woman and her family their tickets and directs them toward the exhibits — the … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/a-hmongs-family-journey-takes-them-to-the-banks-of-plum-creek/600381035/
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Hmong disability advocate connects inclusivity and accessibility
Mai Thor, a Hmong woman and refugee, contracted polio at a young age. She now dedicates much of her time to disability advocacy. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/news-partners/hmong-disability-advocate-connects-inclusivity-accessibility/
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An incredible life, an amazing woman
“She’s an amazing woman I just adore. I don’t know anybody here who doesn’t,” Miller said of Xiong. “We have a little bit of a language barrier, but it’s gotten a whole lot better in the last … Full story: https://montanafreepress.org/2024/06/07/an-incredible-life-an-amazing-woman/
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Career highlights
Lee is the first Hmong-American Olympian and the first Asian-American woman to win the Olympic all-around title. Shortly after her success in Tokyo, Lee headed to Auburn University where she made … Full story: https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/suni-lee-career-highlights
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Boss Tootie: “I am a big strong independent woman”
“I am a big strong independent woman,” she said. Boss Tootie, aka Tia Olani- Young, is in 4th grade. She raps about a lot of things you would think a 10-year-old would rap about, like magical worlds … Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/boss-tootie-big-strong-independent-woman/103-053040b0-538e-444b-99d2-caa14b49ad65
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How a Hmong woman escaped Laos and ended up growing rice in Fresno
Lisa Hamilton looks at one Hmong woman’s struggle to survive war, loss and displacement while holding onto her identity. Full story: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/afghan-cuisine-la-restaurant-closures-hmong-cooking/hmong-hungry-season-ia-moua-lisa-hamilton
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‘Drugged, robbed, killed’: One city’s deadly dating trap
Tou Ger, 50, was a Hmong-American community activist and comedian from Minnesota. Prior to his most recent trip to Medellin, he had been speaking to a woman online. Full story: https://www.myjoyonline.com/drugged-robbed-killed-one-citys-deadly-dating-trap/
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Charges filed in killing of Minnesota Hmong comedian in Colombia
Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly met on social media … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/charges-filed-in-killing-of-minnesota-hmong-comedian-in-colombia
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3 people charged with murdering Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly met on social media, Colombian … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/18/3-people-charged-with-murdering-twin-cities-artist-and-activist-tou-ger-xiong-in-colombia
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3 people, 1 minor charged with murdering St. Paul Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong in Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia — Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/3-people-1-minor-charged-with-murdering-st-paul-hmong-american-activist-tou-ger-xiong-in-colombia/89-3919a752-f154-4c8f-8a7c-1e2ed978a508
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3 people charged with murdering Hmong American comedian Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Colombian prosecutors say three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/3-people-charged-with-murdering-a-hmong-american-comedian-last-month-in-colombia/
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3 people charged with murdering a Hmong American comedian last month in Colombia
Colombian prosecutors say three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medell�n after going out to meet a woman he repo … Full story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/18/colombia-hmong-american-comedian-kidnap-murder-medellin/dd5a374e-b65a-11ee-b285-0853d4d1b92f_story.html
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3-day funeral set for Tou Ger Xiong, community champion and activist
Tou, a bridge between Hmong tradition and modern America, was reportedly kidnapped and killed following a date with a woman while visiting Columbia in December. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/3-day-funeral-set-for-tou-ger-xiong-community-champion-and-activist-st-paul/89-a7d80acc-beff-4ca9-8cc9-11744568e518
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Hmong American Activist and Comedian Kidnapped, Murdered in Colombia
A Minnesota comedian and activist was kidnapped for ransom and killed after a date with a woman he met online while visiting Colombia. Tou Ger Xiong, 50, had visited the South American country many … Full story: https://www.crimeonline.com/2023/12/15/hmong-american-activist-and-comedian-kidnapped-murdered-in-colombia/
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Woman arrested in murder of American comedian, activist abducted in Colombia: report
An arrest has been made into the gruesome death of a U.S. activist and comedian whose body was found stabbed and dumped in a ravine in Colombia on Sunday after he was abducted. Full story: https://www.foxnews.com/world/woman-arrested-murder-american-comedian-activist-abducted-colombia-report
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American comedian Tou Ger Xiong knew the woman who lured him to his death in Medellin, Colombia
American comedian Tou Ger Xiong knew the woman who lured him to his death in Medellín, his brother Eh Xiong confirmed to DailyMail.com. Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12866063/American-Tou-Ger-Xiong-Colombia-murder-case-woman-lure.html