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.
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
The Anti-Poverty Soldier
To get away from poverty, you need several things at the same time: school, health, and infrastructure – those are the public investments. And on the other side, you need market opportunities, information…
