Tag: women
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
“We’re still trying to do everything we can to do the work and keep our doors open,” said Tammie Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Women’s Association, or HAWA, in Milwauke … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6812f7a0ffe54dd09978269104f32b7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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5 things to know and do the week of March 24
Tags: American, association, community, county, Hmong, Hmong American, immigration, march, rights, story, week, womenLearn more about immigration rights; join Walker’s Point Association in a community gathering; share how you feel with the Hmong American Women’s Association Inc.; meet the county supervisor of … Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/03/23/5-things-to-know-and-do-the-week-of-march-24/
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UWEC’s Jesse Yang Receives ‘Outstanding Women of Color in Education’ Award
Jesse Yang, a videographer in Integrated Marketing and Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from … Full story: https://volumeone.org/sites/diversity/articles/2024/12/21/354802-videographer-jesse-yang-receives-outstanding
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Women of Distinction 2024: Maysee Herr, CEO of Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
After a career in education, Maysee Herr now helps Hmong entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs of all underserved communities, secure the resources and tools they need to succeed. Full story: https://www.milwaukeemag.com/women-of-distinction-2024-maysee-herr/
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The good — really good — but also the bad and the ugly among Hmong lives in Minnesota
From women’s rights and the success of Suni Lee to a Hmong homeless encampment in St. Paul, there are highs and lows. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/the-good-really-good-but-also-the-bad-and-the-ugly-among-hmong-lives-in-minnesota/601144761
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Minority athletes hope their Olympic journeys will sway hearts and minds
Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles have ignited waves of Black participation in gymnastics. Sunisa Lee, who in Tokyo became the first Hmong-American and first Asian American to win women’s all-around gold … Full story: https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/sports/minority-athletes-hope-their-olympic-journeys-will-sway-hearts-and-minds.html
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The GOP’s losing message: America and Minnesota are terrible, no good places
If American women were their own country, they would be third in the medal count. When St. Paul’s own Suni Lee — the first Hmong-American Olympian — got off the plane, who was waiting for her? Sen. Full story: https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/16/the-gops-losing-message-america-and-minnesota-are-terrible-no-good-places/
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Biles closes return with silver medal
Jordan Chiles, of the United States, and Simone Biles, left, show off their medals after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, … Full story: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/aug/06/biles-closes-return-with-silver-medal/
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Live Updates: Sunisa Lee Aims to Extend U.S. Dominance With the Uneven Bars
Lee, who earned bronze in the all-around, is trying to win the American women’s fourth gymnastics gold medal in as many events at the Paris Games. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66afab5f936f40c5b5b13e191b78d0ff&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2flive%2f2024%2f08%2f04%2fworld%2folympics-gymnastics-bars&c=1910643750118502581&mkt=en-us
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OLYMPIC GALLERY: U.S. gymnast Suni Lee makes history while competing in individual all-around
When Lee won the individual all-around gold medal in Tokyo, she became the first Hmong-American and Asian woman to win the title. Here’s a look at her journey in the women’s individual all-around … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/paris-olympics-gymnastics-suni-lee/61765735
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OLYMPIC GALLERY: U.S. gymnast Suni Lee makes history while competing in individual all-around
Tags: final, France, gymnast, gymnastics, history, Lee, Olympic, Olympics, story, Suni Lee, Sunisa Lee, team, United States, womenPARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 01: Sunisa Lee of Team United States competes on the uneven bars during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s All-Around Final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy … Full story: https://www.wcvb.com/article/paris-olympics-gymnastics-suni-lee/61765735
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From Laos to Paris: All about gymnast Suni Lee’s biggest fans, her parents
Suni Lee’s parents are a huge part of her Olympic journey. She’s now a two- time gold medal Olympic champion after winning the women’s gymnastics team final July 30. While her talent and dedication … Full story: https://www.today.com/parents/family/suni-lee-parents-rcna164458
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Suni Lee’s community sends love from Maplewood to Paris
Family and friends of Sunisa Lee watch her compete in the Olympic women’s gymnastics team final during a watch party at Unison Restaurant in Maplewood. Team USA won the gold medal. More than 70 … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/suni-lee-s-community-sends-love-from-maplewood-to-paris/600387670
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From Minnesota to Paris: How Suni Lee’s siblings have supported her Olympic journey
Suni Lee, the 2020 Olympic all-around champion in women’s gymnastics, has five siblings. Here’s what we know about them. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/minnesota-paris-suni-lees-siblings-033943249.html
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Suni Lee’s community sends love from Maplewood to Paris
Tags: community, family, gold, gymnastics, Her, Lee, love, Maplewood, restaurant, story, Suni Lee, Sunisa Lee, team, womenFamily and friends of Sunisa Lee watch her compete in the Women’s Gymnastics Artistic Team All-Around finals during a watch party at Unison Restaurant in Maplewood. Team USA won the gold medal. More … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/suni-lee-s-community-sends-love-from-maplewood-to-paris/600387670
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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