“Leeanna Lor: Empowering the Hmong Community through Culture, Leadership, and Health Advocacy”
Leeanna Lor fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming Miss Hmong Minnesota when she was crowned in 2023 during the Hmong New Year celebration. The Miss…
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Minneapolis to Compensate Chiasher Vue’s Family with $700,000 Following His Tragic Demise
The agreement reached between the city of Minneapolis and the family members involved a substantial settlement of $700,000. This resolution comes in response to the…
Sheng Thao, the Mayor of Oakland and the First Hmong American Mayor in a Major U.S. City, Shares Her Journey.
In a groundbreaking event this year, history was etched as Mayor Sheng Thao assumed office in Oakland, California, making her the first Hmong American to…
Unveiling the Untold: Dr. Soua Lee’s Gripping Memoir Chronicles the Trials of a Hmong Daughter in ‘The Fifth Wife
In the vast expanses of California, Dr. Soua Lee unearths her personal saga within the riveting memoir titled “The Fifth Wife,” setting ablaze profound dialogues…
From Fresno to the World: Hmong American Day Puts Spotlight on Remarkable Contributions
On a vibrant Saturday at the Fresno Center, the city of Fresno came together to commemorate Hmong American Day, paying homage to the indelible contributions…
Outrage Unleashed: Hmong Asian Community Unites to Demand Justice for Racist & Homophobic Comments Against Student
In a bewildering turn of events, the chronicles of Wausau East High School take an unsettling twist, as allegations against the band instructor, Robert Perkins,…
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Empowering Asian-American Youth and Preserving Cultural Roots
May is an important month for celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. AAPI Heritage Month provides a platform to…
Aiding and Abetting: Tou Thao’s Conviction Reshapes the Fight Against Police Brutality
The enunciation of the decision rendered in the trial of Tou Thao, one among the former Minneapolis police officers indicted in the George Floyd death…
There May Not Be a Fresno New Year in 2023!
The Hmong community, an integral part of Fresno’s cultural fabric, celebrates their heritage and traditions through the Hmong New Year Celebration. This significant event brings…
Elk Grove Unified School District Recognized May 14 as Hmong American Day
I am excited to share with you the latest news in the Elk Grove Unified School District. During a recent meeting, Madam President Sharis Espinoza,…