New Sentencing Date, Attorney for Dylan Yang, Teen Convicted of Homicide
The sentencing date for 16-year-old Hmong American Dylan Yang has been rescheduled from July 12 to Sept. 6, and the teen has a new defense attorney. Tried as an adult in Marathon County Court in Wisconsin, Yang was found guilty of first-degree reckless …
Business Journal recognizes two Clarke Square neighbors as Milwaukee women of influence
Her-Xiong is the founder and Executive Director of the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA), a nonprofit organization founded in 2004. HAPA is a college preparatory K4-12 th grade charter school that provides students with rigorous academics, character …
Hmong Still Struggle for Acceptance in Wisconsin Communities
Reporter Doualy Xaykaothao speaking with Lake Effect’s Joy Powers. The history of the Hmong people in Wisconsin goes back decades, to 1975 when thousands of Hmong were resettled in the U.S. after aiding American troops during the Vietnam War. Many landed …
Racial progress in Wausau is no simple story
Racial progress in Wausau is no simple story New piece in The Atlantic revisits questions about Wausau, the Hmong and racial diversity. Check out this story on wausaudailyherald.com: http://wdhne.ws/28qfelb
Hmong-American Charter School Delivers on an ‘Impossible Dream’
At the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) charter school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it’s tradition to sing an opening song called “Impossible Dream” during graduation to honor the college-bound. Cindy Xiong, bound for the University of Wisconsin—Madison …
To Be Both Midwestern and Hmong
Decades after they fought for the U.S. and took refuge in Wisconsin, immigrants and their children still struggle for acceptance. The brothers gripped the sides of their small boat in fear and stared at the water in silence and shock. They were terrified …
March turnout unprecedented for Hmong, Wausau
March turnout unprecedented for Hmong, Wausau A demonstration marking the death of Isaiah Powell and trial of Dylan Yang drew hundreds. Check out this story on wausaudailyherald.com: http://wdhne.ws/1WXCL8J
Hmong, Lao Veteran Memorial Planned in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A memorial is being dedicated in Wausau to honor Hmong and Lao veterans who supported the United States during the Vietnam War. The granite and bronze memorial weighs more than 20 tons and depicts two Hmong soldiers supporting a U.S …
Hundreds turn out for march in support of Dylan Yang
The crowd was made up of mostly people from the Hmong community. Demonstrators traveled from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota to be at the event. They stood together to bring attention to what many feel is inequality. ”Save Our Children peace march is a …
Memorial planned for Hmong and Lao veterans of Vietnam War
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A memorial is being dedicated in Wausau to honor Hmong and Lao veterans who supported the United States during the Vietnam War. The granite and bronze memorial weighs more than 20 tons and depicts two Hmong soldiers supporting a U.S …
New Hmong & Lao Memorial Coming Soon To Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) — A new memorial is coming soon in Marathon county. a twenty-ton marble and bronze structure will honor the Hmong and Laotian veterans of the Vietnam War that fought alongside U.S. troops. The memorial has been in the planning stages …
Eau Claire Hmong association agency, residents to attend Wausau peace march
Eau Claire (WQOW) – A peace rally in Wisconsin has dozens of Eau Claire residents getting ready to take part in what they’re calling a march for healing and reflection. On Tuesday, nearly 30 people from Eau Claire, along with the Eau Claire Area Hmong …
‘Peace March’ in downtown Wausau to promote anti-violence
Attendees chanted “Free Dylan Yang” and “I am Dylan Yang”. Mao Khang, a Hmong community leader said the event is in response to Yang’s guilty verdict. Organizers also hope the event raises awareness for gang violence and bullying. Organizers …
Hmong veterans memorial to debut in June
WAUSAU – A long-planned memorial for Hmong and Lao veterans of the Vietnam War will go up in June beside the Marathon County Courthouse. And it will weigh well over 20 tons in granite and bronze. A life-size sculpture of three men will stand on an eight …
500 expected for peace march on May 31
A Wisconsin social-justice group called Hmong United for Justice called the effort the Save Our Children Peace March: A Community Peace March for Healing and Reflecting because organizers intend to focus not just on Yang, but also on the problems of …
‘Failures’ of system a focus of peace march
He is with the citizen group Coalition for Community Relations, which follows conflicts that involve Hmong people in Wisconsin and Minnesota and steps in to help mend race relations. “Anytime a teenager loses his life, it’s a loss for the entire …
Cadott monument is tribute to Hmong soldiers and civilians
– Wa Chong Vang, the son of famous Hmong Gen. Vang Pao, left, and Colonel Ly Teng unveil a monument commemorating and honoring Hmong veterans Saturday at the Wisconsin Veterans Tribute in Cadott. The Wisconsin Lao Veterans of America organized the Legacy …
Highground, Vets Tribute honor Hmong
WAUSAU – Hmong veterans of Gen. Vang Pao’s army and those who support them will gather in Cadott and Neillsville on Saturday to dedicate two permanent war memorials installed in their honor. May 14 has come to be known as Hmong Lao Appreciation Day …
