Hmong In Milwaukee Seek The American Dream
Milwaukee sometimes gets a bad rap for being one of the most segregated cities in the country. But there’s no denying how racially diverse it is. It’s a majority-minority city, in which Asians make up …
‘Lidia Celebrates America’ Holiday Special Shows the ‘Patchwork of Ethnicity’ Through Food
One segment resonated more deeply for the restaurateur, chef and author (her memoir, My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family and Food, was released earlier this year) — a trek to Wausau, Wisconsin, …
Mitchell, Thao named Sacagawea award winners by Professional Dimensions
Mitchell is the chief creative officer of Leadership by Dr. Jeanette, and Thao is executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. Both are “pioneering leaders” who were chosen based on …
PBS’ Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast To Air Today
In Wausau, Wisconsin home to a thriving Hmong community–a group of refugees who escaped Laos after the Vietnam War–a family prepares for Lidia a favorite Hmong ceremonial dish of pork and greens. Li…
UW-Madison report recommends better language education
About 52 percent of those who speak another language at home indicated they speak Spanish; about 9 percent reported they speak Hmong; and about 6 percent said German is their main language at home. Pu…
Chef Lidia Bastianich ‘kisses the fish’ with Minnesotans in new PBS holiday special
2. After digging into shoofly pie in rural Pennsylvania and whipping up tamales in Denton, Texas, the Emmy winner heads to the Midwest where she spends time with the Hmong community in Wausau, Wisc. a…
Hmong In Milwaukee Seeking “American Dream”
Milwaukee sometimes gets a bad rap for being one of the most segregated cities in the country. But there’s no denying how racially diverse it is. It’s a “majority minority” city, in which Asians make …
Family behind Denton’s Milpa Kitchen & Cantina profiled on celebrity chef’s PBS special
She learns to make gumbo in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and samples a ceremonial dish of pork and greens whipped up by a Hmong family in Wausau, Wisconsin. She delves below thick sheets of ice to catch t…
How diverse are we?
For those familiar with the decades-long influx of Hmong refugees to the Chippewa Valley, the relatively large number of Asian-Americans in Eau Claire isn’t a surprise. Of the 3,223 people identified …
Seeking a New Home
Forty years ago, Hmong immigrants fleeing their Southeast Asian homeland found a new home in the Chippewa Valley. Now, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association needs a new home as well. …
Developing Diversity
Forty years ago, Hmong immigrants fleeing their Southeast Asian homeland found a new home in the Chippewa Valley. Now, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association needs a new home as well. …
Steering Committee Plans 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
This year’s performers include: Hmong American Friendship Association Girls, The Milwaukee Flyers Tumbling Team, Salam School and and more. This year we are fortunate to have new performing art group, …
WEDC: Awards $750,000 to four minority business organizations
The funds are being awarded to the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin and the Hmong …
WEDC doles out $1.25 million to Milwaukee-area business organizations
In addition, Milwaukee-based Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce received $200,000, which will also support the Latino Entrepreneurial Network and the Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance A…
Newcomer plans Eau Claire City Council run
Lor’s community service includes serving as president of the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association from 2011 to 2015. He intends to fill the spot currently held by Michael Xiong, who is …
Wausau couple sentenced for drug trafficking
Ying said she has been shamed by the Hmong community and has been banned from attending events at her children’s school because of the charges. Xiong asked the judge for a second chance.
Weekend Events: Reigning in December
Happy Hmong New Year! State Fair Park is hosting Hmong New Year celebrations Saturday and Sunday with dance and singing competitions, a Miss Hmong Wisconsin pageant, food and more. First Stage’s The B…
14 Fun Things to Do in Milwaukee This December
During this celebration, which takes place around the end of the harvest season, thousands gather to sample traditional Hmong dishes, cheer on ceremonial dancers and singers and take part in activitie…
