Hmong Youth Discuss Cultural History with WKSU

“It’s a Sunday morning, and about two dozen 20-somethings and middle schoolers are getting together at Asia Services in Action on Akron’s east side. They’re practicing their Hmong names during a class of what’s called Hmong Ohio Of Tomorrow.”
On Monday, Hmong Youth had the opportunity to interview with WKSU, Kent State University’s radio. Nalee Vang and Houaj Chi Vue of Hmong Ohio of Today (HOOT) were among those interviewed.

Hear the interview here

 Kitty Leung, Manager of ASIA’s Children Youth and Family Services Program highlighted the Hmong Women’s Sewing Group and Cathy Vue of ASIA discussed the culture of the Hmong community in Akron.

You can read the coverage here or hear the full story and individual interviews here

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