Hmong Communities Showcases Heritage with Textile Art
The Hmong American community makes up almost one percent of Wisconsin’s population and represents the largest Asian ethnic group in the state. And yet, some Wisconsin natives would be hard pressed to tell you where the Hmong community emigrated from, and …
Eau Claire’s Hmong cops bridge culture gaps in the community
Eau Claire (WQOW) – Imagine calling 911, but you can’t communicate with the person who shows up to help. That’s the reality for some members of Eau Claire’s Hmong community… unless they get the right cop. The Eau Claire Police Department shares …
Xiong is first runner-up at Miss Hmong University Pageant
Txhees Xiong ’17 (Human Development) participated in the UW-Milwaukee Mr. and Miss Hmong University Pageant on Jan. 20. She was selected Miss Hmong Universities first runner-up. The popular Xiong was an intern for UW-Green Bay Inclusive Excellence for …
New club connects Eau Claire students with their Hmong heritage and language
EAU CLAIRE — True Vue grew up speaking two languages: Hmong at home and English at school. After arriving in Wisconsin from Thailand at 1 year old, however, she had no one to teach her how to read and write in her native language. That she had to do for …
MPS approves two-year extension for Holy Redeemer charter school despite move to rescind
The others passed without discussion: a five-year extension for the Hmong American Peace Academy and two years for Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, despite concerns raised in last week’s committee meeting about MESA’s academic performance.
Wisconsin Students Celebrate Hmong Language, Culture
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — True Vue grew up speaking two languages: Hmong at home and English at school. After arriving in Wisconsin from Thailand at 1 year old, however, she had no one to teach her how to read and write in her native language. That she had …
Radio Atlantic: Who Gets to Be American?
“To Be Both Midwestern and Hmong” (Doualy Xaykaothao, June 3, 2016) “How Wausau’s Immigration Fears Failed to Come True” (Robert Mentzer, Wausau Daily Herald, December 2014) “Black Like Them” (Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, April 29, 1996 …
Kohl’s gives $500,000 to Milwaukee organizations through Hometown Giving Program
Grant recipients of the 2017 Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program include: Adult Learning Center; AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin; Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd.; College Possible Milwaukee; First Stage; Hmong American Friendship Association; Hope House of …
City schedules Groundhog Day festivities
Gary Hebl declaring it officially Groundhog Day in the State of Wisconsin. The Prognostication will be translated into Spanish and Hmong. Sign language interpreting services will be provided by Purple Communications Inc. This year’s emcee will be Mike …
Pho is all about the broth. Here’s your Wisconsin guide to the Vietnamese noodle soup
Family pho recipes brought to the United States through the Hmong population have been adapted from the Vietnamese culture, says Lo. But his brother purchased the recipe and learned the technique he uses at Pho 76 from a Vietnamese man in San Francisco …
Struggling Kathryn T. Daniels charter school could lose MPS contract
The committee recommended approval of the other two — a five-year extension for the Hmong American Peace Academy and two years for Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, despite concerns about MESA’s academic performance. The Daniels Academy is …
Vietnam War refugee who settled in Eau Claire at age 6 now is a judge
Vuelo was just 6 years old when she arrived here. Despite that adversity, Vuelo went on to become the first judge of Hmong-American descent in the state of Minnesota. She officially began her duties Dec. 18 at Ramsey County District Court in St. Paul.
Vietnam War refuge who settled in Eau Claire at age 6 now is a judge
Vuelo was just 6 years old when she arrived here. Despite that adversity, Vuelo went on to become the first judge of Hmong-American descent in the state of Minnesota. She officially began her duties Dec. 18 at Ramsey County District Court in St. Paul.
Congratulations to UW-Green Bay’s Future 15!
And I am very honored to be a visible women of color to a Hmong population that is not very visible in these types of professional programs. Lastly, I am very proud to be representing UW-Green Bay.” They will be honored, and three special awards will be …
How immersion teaches more than just language
Cardboard skulls exhibited for the Day of the Dead in Mexico City. Educators at a Wisconsin school have started a weekly language club for fourth- and fifth-graders who speak some Hmong at home to help the students learn more of the language and culture.
Milwaukee Public Library Calendar of Events January 21-27
To be added to the wait list call Voces de la Frontera: 414-643-1620. Join the discussion of The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, January 25, 5-6 p.m. Families with young …
Hmong: Culture and History Classes Introduced in Wisconsin Area Schools
The Eau Claire Area School District in Wisconsin, United States, has introduced a class on Hmong culture and history for its high school students. There is a large Hmong community in this area and learning more about this subject has been continually …
Wisconsin historical society works to preserve artifacts
and the more recent immigration of the Hmong people after the Vietnam War, as well as everything in between. Derrick was hesitant to toot her own horn, but she admitted that the collection had become a priority after she joined the staff eight years ago.
