Eau Claire County & DOJ resolve discrimination complaint
Eau Claire (WQOW) – The U.S. Justice Department has released an agreement with Eau Claire County to resolve a complaint from the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association. The group alleged the court required people going through a divorce to …
Settlement reached to overcome language barriers in local court
“We’re really excited the Department of Justice has seen this is definitely something we need to work on and acknowledged that the Hmong population is not an invisible minority here in Eau Claire,” said Sarah Driever, the legal advocate for the Eau …
MMSD grapples with rising number of English language learners as the state rolls out new federal mandates
The second-most popular home language in the state is Hmong, representing just over 15 percent of ELs. Wisconsin is home to the second highest concentration of Hmong-speaking students in the country, behind Minnesota. The breakdown is similar for MMSD …
The Flavor of Wisconsin
Authors Terese Allen and Bobbie Malone will talk about some of the food that makes Wisconsin, Wisconsin. After their demonstration, you’ll have a chance to be the cooks when they teach you how to make butter and Hmong larb! Suggested donation of $2/child
Gov. Walker: Announces $100,000 grant to support minority business development in Marathon County
“On behalf of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce and the minority community, we thank Governor Walker and the State of Wisconsin for providing additional resources to advance minority businesses,” added May yer Thao, executive director of the …
36 fun things to do in the Wausau area this summer
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.lincolncofair.com. The Hmong Wausau Festival in 2017 brought thousands of visitors to Wausau. (Photo: Txer Zhon Kha/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) Celebrate Hmong culture with food …
Educators Credit Union celebrates 11 co-op students
Pazong Vang from Milwaukee Hmong American Peace Academy, Brittany Wit from South Milwaukee High School, and Elijah Xiong from Milwaukee Hmong American Peace Academy. The co-op students earn a wage and credit for their experience. In order to take part in …
Choir aims to be force of inclusivity, unity in Eau Claire
They’ve practiced with homeless people, youth at the Lighthouse, people of African American, Hmong and Hispanic descent and a wide array of socioeconomic backgrounds. More than music, the choir is a place for community. And that’s whatShane Curren …
State Supreme Court: Court interpreter training planned for Wisconsin Rapids
While Spanish interpreters are most often requested by the courts, increased efforts are being made to recruit qualified interpreters for many other languages, such as Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Hmong, Karen, Lao, Punjabi, and Vietnamese.
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32nd Honor Flight mission fly out to Washington D.C. 32nd Honor Flight mission fly out to Washington D.C. New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau Hundreds gather for Wings Over Wausau event Hundreds gather for …
Wisconsin has nine companies on 2018 Fortune 500 list
New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau Hundreds gather for Wings Over Wausau event Hundreds gather for Wings Over Wausau event
Good Samaritan killed while trying to aid motorist
New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau 1 person dead after Marathon Co. farm accident 1 person dead after Marathon Co. farm accident A manure pump explosion killed one person in Marathon County Friday morning …
Weston board discussing performance of administrator
32nd Honor Flight mission fly out to Washington D.C. 32nd Honor Flight mission fly out to Washington D.C. New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau Hundreds gather for Wings Over Wausau event Hundreds gather for …
New parish for Hmong residents in Wausau
Over 60 Hmong families attended Sunday afternoon’s mass at St Anne’s Catholic Church. After officially establishing a Hmong parish on May 6 this was the start of a new beginning to the many Hmong residents that call Wausau home. “We come to this moment of …
Cardinal Stritch launches business accelerator for nonprofits
The program’s first cohort includes 21 nonprofit leaders representing eight organizations, Community First, Safe & Sound, Wisconsin Community Services, Journey House, Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin …
Xiong surprise parents with UW-Green Bay Commencement address
UW-Green Bay graduate Bao Nhia Xiong surprised her parents, who immigrated to the U.S. more than 20 years ago as Hmong Refugees, when she gave the Commencement Address. Xiong said they sacrificed much, so she could see this day. Wearegreenbay.com has the …
Driver gets prison for drunken crash that killed passenger after Milwaukee funeral
Speaking through a Hmong interpreter, Xiong apologized and said he’s done everything he can while out on bail to be a good person, and would do anything asked of him in the Hmong community to spread the message to not drink and drive. Wagner imposed four …
Wisconsin nonprofit donates caps and gowns to low-income graduates
The program, called the Cap and Gown Recycling Project, is run by the nonprofit Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, which says its mission is to “enhance the quality of life” for local low-income families. The program consists of …
