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.
MINORS ASIA – 3rd In A Series For Hmong Times
In this installment we are taking a look at the general layout of the refugee camp Ban Vinai, through which passed most Hmong people who came to the U.S.
MINORS ASIA – 2nd In A Series For Hmong Times
As we interview for our book and exhibition projects those who made the often perilous journey from Laos to seek refuge in Thailand in the decades after 1975, we hear stories that reflect the suffering, the shock and grief of separation or loss of family members, the pervasive fear, and the tremendous confusion that came with their escapes.
MINORS ASIA – 1st In A Series For Hmong Times – Scenes From New Year At Ban Vinai
Photos here are from the New Year celebrations at the main Hmong refugee camp, Ban Vinai, in Loei province of northern Thailand. Most pictures were taken between 1980-1988.
Hmong Stories – Part 2 – The Students’ Reaction
This is the second in a series by Hmong Times of recollections and images of those who came out of Laos after the war and made their way to the U.S.
Collecting Hmong Refugee Stories In Minnesota And California
I have parents and grandparents who constantly remind my siblings and I how lucky we are because “back in Laos” or “when I was little” they were so poor. When we were picky about our food or didn’t finish what was on our plates, our elders would give us lectures about how they never had enough to eat.
What Does the Political Chaos in the U.S. Mean to Hmong Citizens?
For many Hmong citizens, all these political ripples and struggles between the powers that be may seem like two bickering children fighting over a piece of candy but it affects us more than we think.
Kou Yang Book Explores Homeland Of ‘Sayaboury – Land Of A Million Elephants Of Laos’
Kou Yang, a professor emeritus of ethnic studies at California State University, Stanislaus, is also originally from the area of Sayaboury, Laos, and recently published his latest book on the history and impact of the region on the Hmong world.
SEARAC Co-Sponsors CA Legislation To Improve Cultural Competence In Mental Health
Southeast Asian Americans experience high rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
The 2019 Hmong National Development Conference Urges Attendees To Be Bold And Unleash Their Potential
Every other year Hmong Americans gather for one of the largest events in the Hmong community. The Hmong National Development Conference, or HNDC for short, attracts more than 1,000 attendees from across the country who meet and share their knowledge and experiences and rekindle their pride in their cultural heritage.
The Anti-Poverty Soldier
New research highlights important strategies to lift people out of poverty. But nonprofit expert asks, “Are they enough?”
