We’re Investigating Hate Across the U.S. There’s No Shortage of Work
A portion of Junction City, Wisconsin, evacuated after a man angry with his Hmong neighbor opened fire. A man arrested in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for trying to set fire to a convenience store he suspected was owned by a Muslim, after which he said he’d …
Citizens Bank adds business banker to lending team
He currently serves as the Treasurer for the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce and is on La Casa de Esperanza’s Financial Stability Initiative Committee. “We are pleased that Pat has joined our Business Banking team,” said Citizens Bank President …
ProPublica Is Investigating Hate Across The U.S. There’s No Shortage Of Work.
A mosque attacked in Fort Collins, Colorado, its windows smashed by a man who finished off his assault by hurling a Bible inside the Muslim house of worship. A portion of Junction City, Wisconsin, evacuated after a man angry with his Hmong…
We’re Investigating Hate Across the U.S. There’s No Shortage of Work.
A portion of Junction City, Wisconsin, evacuated after a man angry with his Hmong neighbor opened fire. A man arrested in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for trying to set fire to a convenience store he suspected was owned by a Muslim, after which he said he’d …
Poll: Approval in Early Days of Presidency
MADISON, Wis. — The husband of one of four people killed in a string of shootings by a suspect who is Hmong urged community members not to “get caught up in colors” in reacting to the attack. Trump omits Iraq from new version of travel ban WASHINGTON …
Wausau United Way volunteer connection
Ability to work with a diverse population, organize, and lift modest-weight items is required. Hmong and/or Spanish language skills a plus. Contact Evan at 715-845-1966 or evan@neighborsplace.org. Green thumb? Become a volunteer who assists with weeding …
Community Foundation grants $35,000 to local organizations
and Emma-Lou “Rod” Wiehe Fund, the Healthy Futures Fund, and the Common Good Fund. Rice pantry expansion into Dunn County: Hmong refugees make up the largest minority population in Chippewa, Eau Claire and Dunn counties. The Eau Claire Area Hmong …
Hmong National Development Conference opens in Milwaukee with 1,000 in attendance
Hmong National Development Conference opens in Milwaukee with 1,000 in attendance More than 1,000 people from at least 20 states are expected in Milwaukee for the 18th Hmong National Development Conference. Check out this story on jsonline.com: https …
Letter: Recent tragedy doesn’t define community
Hmong American Center Inc. (Kham Thong Yang, Yee Leng Yang and Yee Leng Xiong), Rev. David Klutterman, Wausau Mayor Robert Mielke, Marathon County Sheriff’s Department, NAOMI, North Central Community Action Program Inc., Peaceful Solutions Counseling …
Frank Fogel: UW-L has offered choices for Hmong class
Let me get this straight: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse canceled some Hmong language classes because of low enrollment (a financial decision) and the Hmong students protest and call UW-L racist. The university offered offsite classes, but that wasn …
ASM members bring suit against council that may affect previously approved legislation
This includes the unanimous endorsement of the Hmong-American studies program. ASM unanimously endorses implementation of Hmong-American studies programTo promote inclusivity for the Hmong communities at the University of Wisconsin, Associated Students …
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Students Protest Abolition of Language Class No One Wants to Take
Students at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse protested the cancellation of an obscure language class due to low enrollment and object to allowing everyone to attend future courses on Hmong culture, rather than Hmong-only registrants. On Monday …
Penn State Launches New Research Effort to Help Abused Kids
James Arnold and Leah Metcalf are former members […] MADISON, Wis. — A group of Hmong-American undergraduates is pushing administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to hire more faculty who study the ethnic group and to launch a program …
Students learn about identity and history at Hmong language and culture class
On a recent Saturday, six kindergarten and first-grade students — equipped with an array of construction paper, tape and paper towel rolls — fashioned replicas of rope and bamboo trees. The students, who gathered at Badger Rock Middle School on Madison …
Refugee series will spark conversation in La Crescent
Rosenberg was inspired by her mother, Dona Krienke, who helped Hmong refugees settle in the Eau Claire and La Crosse area after the Vietnam War. “It was a mission of her heart,” she said. “She dedicated decades of her life to refugee work.
Students Call for Hmong American Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
A group of Hmong American undergraduates are organizing to lobby the University of Wisconsin, Madison, to launch a formal Hmong American Studies program, reported the Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin is home to one of the largest Hmong American …
Wisconsin students push for Hmong-American studies program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of Hmong-American undergraduates is pushing administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to hire more faculty who study the ethnic group and to launch a program through which students can earn a certificate in Hmong …
Hmong students protest university’s handling of heritage language course
Hmong students at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse who say they aren’t being listened to made their voices heard Monday. Members of the UW-L Hmong Organization Promoting Education and their allies demonstrated at the university clock tower Monday …
