Minnesota has always been a land of immigrants. Successive waves have each made their own way; found their place; and made it their home. The Hmong are one of the most recent immigrant groups; and their remarkable and moving story is told in Hmong in Minnesota.Chia Youyee Vang reveals the colorful; intricate history of Hmong Minnesotans; many of whom were forced to flee their homeland of Laos when the communists seized power during the Vietnam War. Having assisted U.S. troops in the "Secret War;" Hmong soldiers and civilians were eligible to settle in the United States. Vang offers a unique window into the lives of the Minnesota Hmong through the stories of individuals who represent the experiences of many. One voice is that of Mao Heu Thao; one of the first refugees to come to Minnesota; sponsored by Catholic Charities in 1976. She tells of the unexpectedly cold weather; the strange food; and the kindness of her hosts.By introducing readers to the immigrants themselves; Hmong in Minnesota conveys a population's struggle to adjust to new environments; build communities; maintain cultural practices; and make its mark on government policies and programs.
#4914634 in Books 2014-03-20Original language:English 9.00 x 1.16 x 6.00l; #File Name: 0873340981512 pages
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