COMMUNITY

My story is akin to those of other Asian students who struggle to balance academic success against a “rigid backdrop of stereotypes” that paint us as “perpetual outsiders.”

In Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where communities from around the globe have found a new home, an event unfolded that celebrated not just one culture’s heritage, but the universal spirit of resilience and courage shared by all immigrants.

The 44th Annual Hmong New Year Celebration is here! Taking place on November 30 and December 1, 2024, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, this exciting event brings together the Hmong community to honor its vibrant cultural heritage. This year’s theme, “Remembering Our Roots,” highlights the importance of preserving tradition and connecting with family across generations.

Animal Humane Society humane investigators have the answer.

Hmong American Partnership (HAP) celebrates the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) release of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion in the United States, which benefits from the input from HAP’s President and CEO, May yer Thao.

The Minnesota Hmong New Year Festival is an eagerly anticipated event that brings together thousands of attendees from across the globe to celebrate Hmong culture, heritage, and community.

The air is getting more relaxed, and the leaves and cornfields are turning yellow. Fall is here. With the change in weather comes a list of home maintenance that all homeowners should tackle before the icy stuff sets in.  

Each year, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation hosts the Facing Race Awards, an event that honors community advocates working tirelessly to create lasting change.

In a significant move that resonates both personally and professionally, Chenue Her has joined FOX 9 as their new morning anchor.

When I tell my story about how I became one of the leaders of a Girl Scouts troop for Hmong girls, I credit my daughter for being my inspiration.

Now in its ninth year, Hmong Minnesota Day at Dan Patch Park is about hope, healing and a celebration of life. Hmong MN Day is a celebration of culture, history, performance arts, and the contributions of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.

St. Paul native Suni Lee has officially earned her spot on the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Team, marking a significant milestone in her already illustrious career.

Innovative Tuition-Free Career and Technical Education Programs to Launch this Fall

Innovative Tuition-Free Career and Technical Education Programs to Launch this Fall

Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. The 2024 Hmong International Freedom Festival, affectionately known as J4 (short for July 4th), is set to take place on June 29th and 30th at McMurray Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Hmong Cultural Center is excited to announce the completion of the next phase of its museum expansion! In the first half of 2024, nearly 800 square feet of storefront space has been added to the museum along with track lighting in all exhibit areas and additional security enhancements.

The United Hmong Family, Inc. (UHF); a Minnesota tax exempt nonprofit organization is proud to present the 42nd Annual Hmong Freedom Festival and its accompanying sports tournaments.

The Freeman Foundation based in Hawaii has awarded Hmong Cultural Center a new $50,000 grant to support capital expenses associated with our Museum Expansion Project in 2024-25.

The risk of getting scammed when buying a car – the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house – can be as stressful as the risk of a pile-up commute.

Food is a language, a universal connector that brings people together. We recently had the opportunity to attend an exclusive preview event hosted by TPT for their upcoming Epicurious culinary series, “Relish”!

In 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-450, designating May as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

The annual celebration of Qeej and Hmong arts returns to the heart of St. Paul as the 2024 Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival announces its upcoming event at the esteemed St. Paul RiverCentre on May 26, 2024.

The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging has created four videos featuring families discussing the challenges of caregiving. The ‘We Care’ project will be screened at film festivals around the U.S., starting this May.

The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) hosted its exclusive 2024 Sheroes in Media Awards reception on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the National Press Club near the White House, with leaders in media, philanthropy and communications gathered to uplift extraordinary women who exemplify diverse media excellence. 

The Divine Group based in Minneapolis was contracted to develop the new webpage to help us better promote our growing museum’s brand and programs to schools, university classes and community members.

My father, at the age of 15 years old, fought on the side of freedom. He saw America, a place he has never known, as the defenders of freedom.  This value was the foundation of my family.

As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year.

The Cloth as Land exhibition at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan makes the remarkable claim that HMong Indigeneity exists within their textiles. A free two-day symposium on April 6 and 7 at the Arts Center offers a deeper, more intimate look into the questions and conversations behind the development of that show.

Each year, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation honors anti-racism advocates in Minnesota through their Facing Race Awards.

Domestic violence is among the leading causes of homelessness, as victims often face low funds, poor credit and police evictions – driving growing numbers of women to sake safety in the streets.

In an exciting venture opening in 2025, Toua Xiong (owner of HmongTown Marketplace in St. Paul) will transform the iconic Maplewood Mall Sears building into HmongTown 2, a hub that celebrates Hmong culture and provides opportunities for Hmong businesses.

Kalvin Vang To Vie For State Title And Scholarship

“Smile when you think of me, for I’m smiling because I thought of you,” Tou Ger Xiong is quoted as saying in the funeral program.

Over 33 million small businesses make up about 99.9% of businesses in the U.S. and employ almost half of its workforce. During the Covid-19 pandemic, 40% of Black and Latino-owned businesses shut down, many permanently.

A journalist and organizer, a former political prisoner and a professor of African American studies share their thoughts on how victims and communities heal from hate.

2023 was a very eventful year for the Hmong community locally, nationally, and beyond. The Hmong Times looks back at some of the top stories of 2023.

The Hmong Cultural Center Museum will be expanding in early 2024 with an additional 650 square feet of storefront space!

“The Hmong diaspora worldwide have lost a one-of-a-kind, modern-day hero in Tou Ger Xiong,” said Mee Moua, his close friend and former Minnesota State Senator.

In a surprising and generous act of philanthropy, Mackenzie Scott, the noted philanthropist and author, has made a substantial donation of $2 million to the Hmong American Partnership (HAP).