Tag: woman
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Minnesota comedian and Hmong activist murdered after date in Colombia
A Minnesota comedian and a pillar in the Hmong-American community was murdered after going on a date with a woman he met online while on vacation in Colombia, police said. Full story: https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/12/13/minnesota-comedian-hmong-activist-murdered-colombia-tou-ger-xiong/
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US Comedian Kidnapped And Killed In Colombia After Going On A Date With A Woman
This is devastating news. My heart goes out to Tou Ger Xiong’s family & our entire Hmong community. As a comedian and activist, his work touched many lives in the Twin Cities and beyond,” US … Full story: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-comedian-kidnapped-and-killed-in-colombia-after-going-on-a-date-with-a-woman-4666140
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Twin Cities Hmong artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong kidnapped and killed in Colombia
The pain of his loss is indescribable,” Xiong’s family said in a statement. A Colombian newspaper reported that he was kidnapped while on a date with a woman he met on social media. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/news/hmong-artist-activist-tou-ger-xiong-kidnapped-murdered-in-colombia/
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Christina Thor announces candidacy for alder, looks to become first Hmong American woman on Green Bay City Council
Christina Thor, a working mother, daughter of refugees, labor activist, and executive director for 9to5, has announced her candidacy for Green Bay City Council District 11. Thor also is an appointed m … Full story: https://madison365.com/christina-thor-announces-candidacy-for-alder-looks-to-become-first-hmong-american-woman-on-green-bay-city-council/
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Unearthing Fresno’s Hidden Rice Fields Through One Woman’s Journey
In 1977, Fresno was home to only one Hmong family. But within a few decades, the Hmong community blossomed into a staggering 35,000 residents, all refugees from Vietnam and Laos. They were resettled … Read Full Article
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A Daytime Asian ‘Night Market’ Has Emerged in Eastern Market
Night markets are a part of life and culture throughout much of Asia, where food vendors take passersby on a culinary journey of the senses. In metro Detroit, one woman is helping to create more … Read Full Article
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St. Paul City Council apologizes for hiring process around Hmong city staffer to Black reparations commission
The woman, a legislative aide to St. Paul City Council Member Nelsie Yang, was introduced, in person, as the new hire to the 11-member reparations commission during a meet-and-greet with City Council … Read Full Article
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Story of a Mong woman escaping the “catch a wife” custom
(VOVWORLD) – “Catch a wife” is a traditional custom of the Mong and some other ethnic groups in Vietnam’s northwest region. The custom of a man pulling a woman to be his wife usually takes place at … Read Full Article
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Man sentenced to 26 years for 2020 sexual assault, murder of Milwaukee woman in public park
A young man will spend 26 years behind bars for his role in the brutal sexual assault and murder of a Hmong American woman in 2020. The sentencing: Kamare R. Lewis, 19, was sentenced to 26 years in … Read Full Article
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A family breaks from tradition to honor sister’s life, bring awareness to domestic violence
Jennifer Yang, a 36-year-old Anoka County woman, was killed by her husband in what was ruled as a murder-suicide. Yang’s funeral was held on Sunday and it was one that broke from tradition in notable … Read Full Article
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China sentences 6 men for abuse, trafficking of chained mother of 8
A Chinese court has jailed six men in connection to the high-profile human trafficking case of a woman that was found chained inside a hut in the eastern Jiangsu Province in China. On Thursday, the … Read Full Article
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NYC woman jailed for anti-Asian attack now arrested for same-day murder, arson
A woman who shoved and hurled racial slurs at an Asian man on a New York City subway in 2021 has been arrested once again on Friday, this time for a murder and an arson that occurred on the same day. Read Full Article
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From a village belle in Laos’ Hmong town to Miss Universe: Payengxa Lor’s journey to stardom is an inspiration all women
VIENTIANE, March 24 (Laotian Times): In 2022, a young Hmong woman made history as the first person from her community to win the title of Miss Universe Laos. She then competed in Miss Universe where … Read Full Article
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Teen accused of violent robbery that left Houston woman paralyzed is arrested
Joseph Harrell was captured on surveillance footage physically attacking Nhung Truong, 44, during a robbery at the 9800 block of Bellaire in Houston, Texas. Authorities said Harrell observed Truong … Read Full Article
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Brother of murdered Andover woman speaks out on domestic violence in Hmong community
David Yang is turning his pain into a purpose by raising awareness surrounding domestic violence following the death of his 36-year-old sister in Andover just over a week ago. Read Full Article