Let’s Start at the Beginning: Uncovering Hmong History

Welcome to episode 1 of Hmonglish!Chef Yia Vang and news anchor Gia Vang are prominent members of the Hmong community in the United States and, today, they’re ready to dig deep into their cultural heritage.We decided to start at the beginning by exploring Hmong history: Who are the Hmong people? Where did they come from? And how did they get to the United States? These are complicated questions. Luckily, we found the perfect person to answer them.Introducing our guest, Lee Pao Xiong: founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul and professor of American Government/Political Science and Hmong Studies.Lee Pao has a fascinating background, and we were so grateful to debut the show with this brilliant individual. To learn more about his Center for Hmong Studies, click here.To keep up-to-date on the podcast, follow us on social media!Hmonglish InstagramHmonglish FacebookAnd be sure to follow our amazing co-hosts!Yia VangGia Vang—Produced by Gleam Tower MediaAll music courtesy of Artlist