Hmong News – Wisconsin

New public comment procedures introduced at Madison School Board

New public comment procedures introduced at Madison School Board

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“Hmong kids, black kids, Cambodian kids, are very intelligent,” Vaj said. “If you give them the information they can come up with their own ideas.” Gomez said the School Board has ignored the experien…

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Madison Hmong elders speak as Freedom, Inc. calls for end of funding to Hmong Institute program

Madison Hmong elders speak as Freedom, Inc. calls for end of funding to Hmong Institute program

This September, the Kajsiab House, a unique therapy program for the city’s Hmong population, was saved with community money after a funding problem threatened to end the program. But now Freedom Inc., …

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In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee: Nov. 18-24

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee: Nov. 18-24

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In a wide ranging speech, Winston added: “I have Hmong people with three shotguns telling me they shoot squirrels.” [Urban Milwaukee] • The long-in-the-works redevelopment of the former …

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Faculty note: Prof. DePouw article

Faculty note: Prof. DePouw article

UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. Christin DePouw (Education) has published an article in a special issue of the Hmong Studies Journal titled “Critical race theory and Hmong American education.” The articl…

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Hmong: Refugees in Wisconsin Support Bill to Include Hmong’s History in School Curricula

Hmong: Refugees in Wisconsin Support Bill to Include Hmong’s History in School Curricula

The article below was published by News8000: Members of the La Crosse Hmong community want the La Crosse School District to consider teaching the history of their culture in local schools. They met wi…

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Hmong Ark Work in Green Bay Wisconsin

Hmong Ark Work in Green Bay Wisconsin

This company has not yet provided a description. Applicants often want to learn more about a company. They want a sense of core values, product direction, who’s in charge of what, and how the place is …

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Hmong community lobbies for education bill

Hmong community lobbies for education bill

La Crosse, Wis. (WXOW) – Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. The Hmong Migration Education Bill (AB34 …

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State report: Remains of 2 more found, bringing Northern California wildfire death toll to 81.

State report: Remains of 2 more found, bringing Northern California wildfire death toll to 81.

Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. Thanksgiving holiday travel rush gets off to a good start Favorable …

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The Latest: California wildfire missing list rises to 870

The Latest: California wildfire missing list rises to 870

Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. Thanksgiving holiday travel rush gets off to a good start Favorable …

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After disagreement, services to Madison Hmong elders split between two groups

After disagreement, services to Madison Hmong elders split between two groups

After Madison’s Journey Mental Health Center announced in August that it was closing Kajsiab House, a unique therapy program for the city’s Hmong community, members of Madison’s Southeast Asian commun…

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2nd woman freed after arrest related to family massacre

2nd woman freed after arrest related to family massacre

Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. Thanksgiving holiday travel rush gets off to a good start Favorable …

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Mixed reviews

Mixed reviews

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A Hmong woman, Lor knew firsthand the realities of being a poor person of color in Madison. Her family was forced to move frequently when she was young and she knew what it was like to cram 12 …

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Bill would bring Hmong history into Wisconsin classrooms

Bill would bring Hmong history into Wisconsin classrooms

The La Crosse School Board is backing a state bill that would direct school districts to teach Hmong history and culture. A handful of Hmong community members attended Monday’s school board …

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Hmong professionals collaborate with Wausau police for an open forum

Hmong professionals collaborate with Wausau police for an open forum

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WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) – The Wausau Police Department and the Central Wisconsin Hmong Professionals are set to engage in a public forum on November 28 th, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The forum will cover a …

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1 dead, 3 injured after downtown Denver shooting

1 dead, 3 injured after downtown Denver shooting

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WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) – The Wausau Police Department and the Central Wisconsin Hmong Professionals are set to engage in a All lanes back open after dump truck fire in Portage Co. UPDATE …

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Eau Claire School Board approves resolution supporting Hmong Education bill

Eau Claire School Board approves resolution supporting Hmong Education bill

Eau Claire (WQOW) – The Eau Claire School Board unanimously passed a resolution to support a state bill meant to better educate students about Hmong history and culture. The Hmong Education …

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Developing Milwaukee's Vliet Street On The Near West Side

Developing Milwaukee’s Vliet Street On The Near West Side

Stanley points to changes at other businesses and organizations dotting the road, including Colorwheel painting services and the nonprofit Hmong American Friendship Association. He says Vliet Street i…

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Eau Claire school board to approve plans for listening sessions Monday

Eau Claire school board to approve plans for listening sessions Monday

The school board on Monday also is scheduled to consider a resolution supporting the state legislature’s Hmong Education Bill, which would create state standards for instruction regarding Hmong histor…

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