Dr. J. Nadine Gracia
By Dr. J. Nadine Gracia
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2012) — During April, we celebrate National Minority Health Month by reflecting on the progress that has been achieved in reducing racial and ethnic health disparities.
As we continue to move forward toward health equity, we recognize that this has truly been a year of unprecedented opportunity for minority populations.
Government, Hmong, Veterans/Military
Left to right: Ralph Donais, Rep. Bruce Anderson, Rep. Bob Dettmer and members of the SGU Veterans and Families. (Photo by J. Lee)
By J. Lee
ST. PAUL (April 27, 2012) — Chief author Representative Bob Dettmer sponsored two bills to aid the Hmong and Lao veterans in obtaining burial rights guaranteed to other veterans.
House File 2260 is a Resolution to Congress, the President and the legislatures of other states to recognize the contributions of these veterans in fighting for American freedom and democracy and saving the lives of U.S. soldiers; and House File 2261 permits burial rights providing the veterans respect, dignity and honor.
Awards/Recognition, Cambodian, Government, Veterans/Military
From left, Rep. Bruce Anderson, Chief Legislative Author with Khmer Freedom Fighters. (Photo by J. Lee)
By J. Lee
ST. PAUL (April 26, 2012) — The Minnesota legislature passed a Resolution honoring Cambodian veterans who fought in support of the United States in the War in Southeast Asia.
Appointments, Courts, Government, National
Lorna Schofield
AAP staff report
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2012) — President Obama formally nominated Lorna Schofield to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. If confirmed, she will be the first person of Filipino descent to serve as an Article III judge in American history.
Obama nominated Schofield on Wednesday along with other District Court nominees Terrence G. Berg, Jesus G. Bernal, Shelly Deckert Dick.
“I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” Obama said. “They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court.”
Foung Hawj (Photo by Yeng Lor)
On March 31, District 67 State Sen. John Harrington could not win an outright Democratic Party Endorsement to run unchallenged in his own party for a second term.
Foung Hawj is one of the candidates who will continue on to November in an attempt to be the second Hmong American to hold the seat that Mee Moua vacated.
APIA White House Initiative, Government, National
WASHINGTON (April 10, 2012) — The nation’s top foundations on April 2, pledged an initial $1 million as the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders convened its first National Philanthropic Briefing to draw attention to this fastest growing racial group in the country.
MINNEAPOLIS (April 9, 2012) — Blong Yang announced on Monday that he is a candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner. Yang is seeking the District 2 seat, which recently opened up when Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglein resigned.
“Having lived in Minneapolis for over a decade, I have seen career politicians playing musical chairs with political offices. I believe I have the background and experience to provide a fresh voice and perspective for District 2.”
U.S. Army Specialist Chang Lee in Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Specialist Chang Lee of East St. Paul was home recently to recuperate after being wounded in Afghanistan, and while here he received the 13,000th grant from the Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund.
Lee, who has returned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C. for treatment, was awarded a $2,000 grant from MMAF, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides cash grants to Minnesota service members and families of fallen servicemen and women who served in combat since 9/11
Community, Council on Asian Pacific MInnesotans, Ethnicity
ST. PAUL (April 14, 2012) — A Thousand Journeys, One Home: Asian-Pacific Heritage Day was held Friday at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. The event was held in partnership with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Program support provided by the Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Fund.
Awards/Recognition, Government
Bernarda Wong
Washington, D.C (March 27, 2012) — The White House honored Bernarda Wong on Thursday as one of ten leaders being recognized as Champions of Change who, like Cesar Chavez, have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of others throughout their community and across the Nation.
One of our Nation’s great civil rights leaders, Cesar Estrada Chavez came of age as a migrant farm worker, witnessing the injustice that pervaded fields and vineyards across California. Yet amidst hardship and abuse, Cesar Chavez saw the promise of change — the unlimited potential of a community organized around a common purpose.
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