Hmong National and World News
The Hmong Times National and World section brings you highlights that affect our Hmong Community here in Minnesota. With a special attention given to honoring our veterans and their contributions to our way of life.
Laos, Hmong Veterans Honored At National Ceremonies At Arlington National Cemetery, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, May 17, 2018. Lao and Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War in Laos are being honored at national ceremonies and policy events according to the Center for Public Policy Analysis (CPPA) in Washington, D.C.
Laos, Hmong Veterans Laud Passage, Enactment, By U.S. Congress, President Trump Of Burial Honors Bill
Lao and Hmong-American U.S. Secret Army veterans of the Vietnam War in Laos, and their refugee families across the United States, are lauding the passage, and seeking timely and appropriate implementation, of the “Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act” by President Donald Trump and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), according to the Center for Public Policy Analysis.
The Anti-Poverty Soldier – America’s Immigrants Are A Source Of Strength, Dignity, And Pride
Last month, set against the nationwide remembrances of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the central news story for several days was around what was said and by whom in a White House meeting to address the proposed Graham-Durbin DREAM Act of 2017.
Costa, Hmong & Lao American Veterans Celebrate Legislative Victory
On March 29, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) was joined by Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) veterans and veterans organization leaders to announce and celebrate the enactment of the Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act as incorporated into last week’s appropriations law.
Headstone Chaos At Mountain View Cemetery – Fresno, CA
On February 7th, Kabao Xiong saw pictures posted on Facebook of headstones being removed from the Mountain View Cemetery located at 1411 W. Belmont Avenue in Fresno, California.
#Justice4Justin
Justin Thao is the twenty-year old California man who inspired the #Justice4Justin movement. It recently gained social media attention throughout the Hmong community, gaining over 3,000 likes in about one week.
Milwaukee County Judge Affirms Jury’s Guilty Verdict In Insanity Phase Of Triple Homicide Trial
On Friday, January 26 at 1:30 p.m., Judge Jeffrey Conen declared judgement on the verdict delivered to him by the 12 jurors on November 9, 2017. Letters were sent to Judge Conen to request him to honor the verdict delivered to him by the jury.
The Passing Of Prince Sauryavong Savang, The Youngest And Last Child Of King Sisavanbg Vatthana
Prince Sauryavong Savang (ສະເດັດເຈົ້າ ໂສຣິຍະວົງ ສະວ່າງ) passed away in France on January 2, 2018 at the age of 79, 20 days short of his 80th birthday. His funeral was held in France on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
President Donald J. Trump Recognizes Minority-Owned Businesses
“We are going to protect small businesses owners and their families so they can continue to run their companies with dedication and with love.” – President Donald J. Trump
