Oroville area church services
In-person worship 8:45 a.m. with children’s church. All are welcome for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services at 3:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Worship at 8:45 … Full story: …
Suni Lee Shares Powerful Advice About Letting Go of Fear at the Apex for Youth Gala
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee was honored at the 2025 Apex for Youth Inspiration Awards Gala and gave a powerful acceptance speech. Read every word. Full story: …
As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging state lawmakers to approve nearly $68 million for crime victim services over the next two years. Full story: …
Brandon Vang sworn in for Fresno City Council District 5
Fresno’s newest city council member was sworn in today.Brandon Vang now represents District 5, which includes southeast Fresno.I will well and faithfully discha … Full story: …
Brandon Vang sworn-in to Fresno City Council
After months, there is no longer an empty seat on the Fresno City Council, as Brandon Vang was sworn into his District 5 seat. Full story: …
Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: …
‘Independent’ Vang Starts Work as New Fresno Councilmember. Cancels Tavlian Contract.
Vang took his place on the dais representing southeast Fresno, bringing the city council to full strength on Thursday. The city council unanimously accepted the March 18 special e …
From a refugee camp to City Hall, Fresno’s newest councilmember takes the reins after emotional ceremony
This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. In a tearful speech after taking his oath of office Thursday, Brandon Vang thanked the people who came before …
The Clint Eastwood movie disowned by its star: “I was just really repulsed”
Clint Eastwood hasn’t courted controversy too often throughout his career, but there’s a complex situation at the heart of one of his films. Full story: …
Lang opposes giving Hmong veterans state benefits
A compromise measure would recognize the men as veterans but limit access to benefits. It is estimated fewer than 1000 Hmong Vietnam veterans live in Minnesota. Full story: …
UP Promotes Ban Hmong Mai Community Enterprise as a Cultural Tourism and Learning Hub for Hmong Heritage.
This initiative aims to establish Ban Hmong Mai as a learning center and a cultural tourism destination focused on Hmong ethnic heritage, emphasizing local cuisine and traditional crafts like hand …
These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
In California, where approximately 107,000 Hmong reside, the origin of the state’s two Hmong stations, as told by Marc Yablonka, is a fascinating story. Full story: …
Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its … Full story: …
The Roots on the Runway fashion show honors heritage and style
It was a night of glitz and glamour. The South Asian Student Association (SASA) hosted the Roots on the Runway cultural fashion show on March 25 in the Cone Center …
How Hmong soldiers in Minnesota are fighting to get veterans benefits
Hmong soldiers who fought for the U.S. during the Vietnam War are asking to be recognized for their service. The CIA recruited and trained them during the Secret War in …
Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
Changing state law to define them as veterans would unlock state veterans benefits like the GI bill or access to the state’s veterans homes. Full story: …
Wisconsin nonprofits, libraries & museums scrambling as DOGE cuts funding for humanities
Funding for state affiliates of the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH), which provides grants to non-profits, will soon be gone. Full story: …
Award-winning memoirist to visit HVCC
TROY — Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer, filmmaker and teacher, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss and share her award-winning books during a …
