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.
Lessons This Bomb Filled Land Is Teaching Me
In Xieng Khouang Province, Laos, I had a conversation with a 72-year-old man named Pa (Father) Bouathong. He shared with me the story of losing his 15 year old son in the exact spot we were sitting.
The Return Of Cluster Bombs To Southeast Asia
Two disturbing milestones were passed in 2023. In April, the Cluster Munition Monitor, the research wing of the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC), identified the first use of cluster munitions in Southeast Asia since the Indochina War ended 48 years ago, in 1975.
Exploring Lao History And Healing In Vientiane With ARTICLE22
This August, ARTICLE22 returned to Laos and embarked on a unique journey with our treasured partner, Legacies of War.
A Journey Back To Laos
My life’s journey began in Savannakhet, Laos, in the year of 1978. I was born into a diligent family; my father worked at the hospital, and my mother managed a convenience store.
From Beats To Legacies: My Journey With Legacies Of War
In the vibrant tapestry of life, some threads hold a deeper significance than others. My personal journey, Joy Christine Ngaosivath, or “Miss Joy,” as I’m known in the Las Vegas music scene, is one woven with the melodies of my Lao heritage.
The Unexpected Legacy Of War Coming Full Circle
My parents never wanted to leave their beloved home country of Vietnam. After the Fall of Saigon in 1975, they both had no choice.
Most Asian Americans View Their Ancestral Homelands Favorably, Except Chinese Americans
The majority of Asian Americans view the U.S. positively and see it as the world’s leading economic power of the next decade.
CIA Museum: Exploring The Known Unknowns
Nestled inside the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Langley, VA – is a museum cloaked in secrecy. A museum at CIA headquarters? I couldn’t believe it either, but it’s true!
50 Years Ago
50 Years Ago, On August 14th, 1973, The Last American Bombs Fell On Laos In Bolikhamxay Province – We Aren’t Calling It An Anniversary, Here’s Why
An Idyllic Childhood And A Painful Awakening
Not long before my seventh birthday, in August 1970, my family moved to Laos. My dad worked for the government, and we had just spent two years on the island of Cyprus.
