Hmong News – Wisconsin

Places in Milwaukee Where you can Find Help for Domestic Violence

Places in Milwaukee Where you can Find Help for Domestic Violence

What it does: The first and only Hmong women’s organization in the state, HAWA dedicates its resources to the advancement of Hmong women and girls. It offers culturally appropriate services for …Read Full Article
5th graders at Hmong American Peace Academy design coding challenge

5th graders at Hmong American Peace Academy design coding challenge

Students at Hmong Peace Academy have been working in groups to begin a Milwaukee Transportation Design Challenge through their relationship with SHARP Literacy.

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3rd annual Hmong Youth Day held at Eau Claire North High School

3rd annual Hmong Youth Day held at Eau Claire North High School

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Chippewa Valley community members came together Thursday night for the 3rd annual Hmong Youth Day at Eau Claire North High School The event was organized by the Eau Claire …

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First-generation college student to give commencement speech at Chippewa Valley Technical College

First-generation college student to give commencement speech at Chippewa Valley Technical College

Chousie Yang, 20, of Eau Claire is a first-generation college student and will give the commencement speech Thursday, May 18, at Chippewa Valley Technical College, when she graduates with an associate …

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Former ECASD Teacher and Principal Receives Area’s First Hmoob Excellence Award

Former ECASD Teacher and Principal Receives Area’s First Hmoob Excellence Award

Power Up Eau Claire is a civic engagement project aim at amplifying the voices and experiences of minority and underrepresented communities with a focus on the local Hmong community, as described on …

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Hmong Heritage Dinner

Hmong Heritage Dinner

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Hmong Heritage Dinner will take place Saturday, May 20, 5:30 p.m. at Life Center Madison, 4402 Femrite Drive. This annual fundraiser for The Hmong Institute will bring together families, friends, and …

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Hmong veterans honored at Wisconsin Hmong/Lao Veteran’s Day ceremony in Neillsville

Hmong veterans honored at Wisconsin Hmong/Lao Veteran’s Day ceremony in Neillsville

Over 35,000 Hmong soldiers took part in the Vietnam War. In Wisconsin, their work is forever recognized. “Governor Evers signed a bill to recognize this day into law in Wisconsin,” said Lt. Nao Shoua …

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State Rep. Francesca Hong will keynote “Hmong Day at the State Capitol” on Tuesday

State Rep. Francesca Hong will keynote “Hmong Day at the State Capitol” on Tuesday

The Hmong Institute has an amazing day planned for Hmong high school students from throughout Wisconsin as they host “Hmong Day at the State Capitol” on Tuesday, May 16, 9 a.m-3:30 p.m. This year’s …

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Hmong-Lao veterans day celebrated in Eau Claire

Hmong-Lao veterans day celebrated in Eau Claire

This is celebrated on the anniversary of the last day of airlift evacuation of the remaining Hmong and Lao soldiers from Vietnam in 1974.

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Hmong community honors hertiage with Hmoob American Day Celebration

Hmong community honors hertiage with Hmoob American Day Celebration

Members of the Hmong community and beyond honored Hmoob American Day on Sunday. At Myrick Park in La Crosse, Hmong community members celebrated achievements and sacrifices, especially accomplishments …

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Hmong Cultural and Community Agency honors 20th anniversary

Hmong Cultural and Community Agency honors 20th anniversary

A special place in the La Crosse community celebrated a big anniversary on Saturday. The Hmong Cultural and Community Agency celebrated 20 years in La Crosse. La Crosse residents were able to help …

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Hmong-Lao Veterans Day is Sunday in Wisconsin, several events planned

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day is Sunday in Wisconsin, several events planned

Yang is on a committee that’s helped organize one of several events around Wisconsin marking Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. She told WUWM’s Chuck Quirmbach that the state recognition is much appreciated. The …

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Flag order honors Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

Flag order honors Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

Flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin were ordered by the governor to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 14, 2023, in honor of Hmong- Lao Veterans …

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Wausau's Asian community demands teacher be fired for racist & homophobic comments toward student

Wausau’s Asian community demands teacher be fired for racist & homophobic comments toward student

Wausau East High School’s band instructor, Robert Perkins, was accused of using racial slurs and making homophobic comments toward a Hmong student.

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Wisconsin to Honor Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

Wisconsin to Honor Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

Wisconsin will be honoring its Hmong and Laotian veterans next week. May 14 is Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin, and Governor Tony …

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Flags to be flown at half-staff in Wisconsin for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

Flags to be flown at half-staff in Wisconsin for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

Gov. Tony Evers has declared May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin by signing Executive Order #200. The order mandates flags of the United States and Wisconsin to …

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Gov. Tony Evers proclaims May 14 “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” across Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers proclaims May 14 “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” across Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #200 which orders the flags of the United States and Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff Sun., May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans …

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State Senate bill would require schools to teach about Hmong and Asian Americans

State Senate bill would require schools to teach about Hmong and Asian Americans

Wisconsin Senate Bill 240 would require schools across the state to teach about Hmong American and Asian-American culture.O FILL IN ABSTRACT*** …

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