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UW Grad School: Hmong PhD Alum Reflects on Research, Family Pride
Southeast Asia Crossroads Podcast: Hmong Bride Grabbing, Thai Communism and Transformative Gender Politics with Ian Baird
Listen to this episode of Southeast Asia Crossroads podcast, where Prof. Ian Baird sits down to explore the history of the Hmong in Thailand with the Communist Party of Thailand (CPT), presenting new research about its …
The Fresno Bee: Hmong Families Fear for Spirits of the Dead After Cemetery Moves Headstones
BY LEWIS GRISWOLD Youa Her of Fresno looked on Facebook and saw a photo of the headstone of her late husband, Seng Her. It was out of position by several feet. Other photos showed different …
Bangkok Post: The ‘Thieves’ Whose Story Got Stolen
After two Hmong hill tribe girls were accused of stealing a watch by the media, little was done to clear up the false accusations. This article, written by Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, can be read in full …
The Badger Herald: Student Led Hmong American Studies Certificate Gaining Momentum at UW
Student led initiative seeks to provide education on the largest Asian American group in Wisconsin. This article, written by Xiani Zhong, can be read in full here.
Australia National University: A Tribute to Nicholas Tapp
Jean Michaud reflects on the life of a prolific intellectual standing at the forefront of his field. Read the full article by clicking here.
Khaosod English: Thai Hmong Association Condemns ‘Racist Remarks’ on State TV
BANGKOK — The Association of Hmong in Thailand has condemned a talk show on a state-owned TV channel that it says aired “racist” comments about the ethnic group. Reaad the full article here.
Radio Free Asia: Hmong Ordered Jailed for Defying Vietnamese Government Campaign
A provincial court in northern Vietnam on Friday sentenced a Hmong Christian to 18 months in jail for defying a government campaign forcing the ethnic minority group to return to older funeral practices now considered …
WSAW: Hmong Advocates: Not Enough Education on Culture
The Hmong population is growing here in Central Wisconsin, yet many Hmong advocates feel there is not enough education on this culture in local communities. One U.W. Stevens Point organization is looking to change that. …