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Around the Way: Laotian activist reflects on community and the future of civic engagement

By Cecilia Lei | December 1, 2017
Four women pray in Wat Lao Rattanaram, a Buddhist temple that serves the Laotian community in Richmond. (Photo credit: Cecilia Lei)

As one of the first Laotian refugees to arrive in Richmond, Torm Normpraseurt reflects on two decades of community building and activism.

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Immigrant community prepares for 2016 election

By Levi Bridges | November 16, 2015 | 1
César Zepeda. Photo by Manjula Varghese.

With less than a year to go before the next presidential election, immigrants have already begun organizing to get out the vote.

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Richmond City Council supports federal government help for child refugees

By Larry Zhou | September 17, 2014 | 1

The resolution was passed by City Council in a meeting on Tuesday evening, to show support and solidarity for those fleeing violence from Central America. The resolution was merely symbolic, but received unanimous support from all members of the council.

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