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TAKE THE SURVEY BELOW: Raising Up The Hmong LGBTQQI Narratives: Coming OUT Process

Posted in Activists, Advocacy, Artists, equity, Hmong, LGBTQ, Minnesota, SEA, social justice, Southeast Asian with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 14, 2013 by mwsmovement

PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: 
http://tinyurl.com/HmongLGBTQQIStories

Fam, Friends and Community!

PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: 
http://tinyurl.com/HmongLGBTQQIStories

You are invited to share your Coming OUT stories and progress as Hmong lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI) individuals. We will be sharing your Coming OUT stories on our Blog: mwsmovement.com. This is an ongoing effort, and we will be posting the first story next Friday, June 21 to celebrate Pride Month. Sharing your story can transform other Hmong LGBTQQI’s lives, and be a story of change to educate others, especially our Hmong parents, family, and community. Celebrate Pride Month with us by taking 5-10 minutes of your time to help raise our narratives, click on this link now:
http://tinyurl.com/HmongLGBTQQIStories

 

Please share widely!

Thank you,

Linda

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Sign Your Name to Say Thanks to Mee Moua, Dr. Neal Thao & Senator Foung Hawj

Posted in Hmong, leaders, LGBTQ, Marriage Equality, Minnesota, social justice, Southeast Asian with tags , , , , , , , , , , on May 28, 2013 by mwsmovement

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Good Morning from Minnesota!!

Family, Friends and Community, please take a moment to read & sign your name with us in the Thank You letters we will be delivering to Mee Moua, Dr. Neal Thao & Senator Foung Hawj. We want to acknowledge and say Thanks for their leadership and public support for Marriage Equality in Mn and LGBTQ rights. And please copy this post and share widely. Thank you!

CLICK HERE TO READ AND SIGN YOUR THANKS! 

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HND’s Top 5 IMPACT Award: Linda Hawj

Posted in California, Fresno, Hmong, Hmong National Development Conference, HND, IMPACT Award, Innovator, Linda Hawj, Mentorship, Minnesota, organizers with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 28, 2013 by mwsmovement
2013 Top 5 HND IMPACT Award Recipient

2013 Top 5 HND IMPACT Award Recipient

 

Hmong Nation Development’s Conference Committee announced the Top 5 IMPACT Award this past Monday February 25, 2013 and we are excited that one our MWSM organizer, Linda Hawj has been selected as a recipient with other 4 Change Makers and Leaders. Thank you all for the support, outreach and votes!

The ceremony will take place at the 16th HND’s Conference – The Journey Forward: The Next Chapter of Hmong Americans, April 6. There will be over 1,000 attendees from all sectors of leadership, community, activism, academia, professionals, and elected officials.

More information about attending the HND Conference and the Top 5 IMPACT Award can be found here: 2013 HND Conference

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May 22, 2012 – TPT Interview with Voting and the Democratic Process in the Hmong Community

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , on May 29, 2012 by mwsmovement

Greetings from the Margins!

On May 22, 2012, ECHO (Emergency and Community Health Outreach) invited MWSM to come do an interview at Twin Cities Public Television on the significant of Youth engagement in the voting and democratic process in the Hmong Community.

On that day, Chong V. represented MWSM and went in for the interview with ECHO. He recalls a feeling of nervousness before the shooting, but after running into Bao Vang, the CEO and E.D. of HAP, who was also a participant at the interview, his feelings of anxiety were rest assured.

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(Left to Right) TPT Staff/Interviewer, Chong V., & Kong C.

Upon the interview with ECHO on TPT, Chong was asked to identify why he thought it is important to vote, why it is important for 1st and 2nd generation of immigrants to vote, what does the democratic process mean, and why it was important for youth engagement when voting. The interview was split into two segments, one was in English, while the other was in Hmong.

During the interview, Chong and Kong were able to experience the reality behind a studio shooting. They were amazed by the various gadgets present in the room and the technical language used during the shooting. “Left, Right, Focus, Right, Dissolve!“

After shooting the youth interview, we were offered to take a photo in front of the studio/stage area with our interviewer. It was such an amazing experience to be in a space and talk about some very important information that needs to be circulated in the Hmong community.

The video clip is not out until later June or early July. The clip will be posted shortly after it is public.

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Save the Date May 2, 2012: 3rd & Final Txuj Ci Showcase

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 22, 2012 by mwsmovement

A Night of Local Queer Asian American & Ally Artists
Unlimited Edition
Wed, May 2, 6:00-9:00 PM
Coffman Union Whole Music Club

Txuj Ci Showcase was originally a night where Hmong LGBTQ and their allies came together to showcase their talents and to build community and space together.

This year, we have intentionally open it up to the Asian American LGBTQ and their allies for a more inclusive community. Meanwhile still being able to include the Hmong LGBTQ community, hence it is the UNLIMITED EDITION.

The first Txuj Ci Showcase in 2010 included over 120 participants and we grew to 175 participants at the 2nd Annual Showcase in 2011. This year, as we plan for our 3rd and final Txuj Ci Showcase at the University of Minnesota, we hope to see an even bigger crowd of participants and performers. Previous performances include singers, traditional Hmong dancers, modern dancers, drag singers, Qeej instrument performances, fashion designers and show, as well as spoken word artists and visual artists.

We are excited to host another Txuj Ci Showcase and look forward to seeing fresh talents and fresh faces this year! Please join us for a night of amazing art, performances, and delicious food! This is a collaborative effort between the GLBTA Programs Office and Midwest Solidarity Movement and cosponsorship from the Asian Sorority Interest Group. For more information, please contact glbtapo@umn.edu.

Performances, Live Art, Visual Pieces and Fashion Show By:
Chann
Kevin Thao
Ka Lia Yang
Tou Saiko Lee
Hmong Her
Brenda Kothsombath
Sina Yi
Dee Lee
Shay Hicks and Tivon Yang
Rebecca “Rebel” Song
Ongers Her
Ashaley Yang
MidWest Solidarity Movement

MCs:
Fue Khang and Kong Pha
Mdy Yang and Linda Hawj

Photographer:
Maysa Vang
Check out our websites to see what we’re up to as well!

http://www.glbta.umn.edu/


http://mwsmovement.com/


https://sites.google.com/site/asigumn/

We’re on facebook:
http://on.fb.me/txujci

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MWSMovement

Posted in Activists, Artists, equity, Hmong, leaders, LGBTQ, Minnesota, organizers, SEA, social justice, Southeast Asian with tags , , , , , , , , , on January 18, 2012 by mwsmovement

MidWest Solidarity Movement

We are a collective of Trans, Queers and Ally Southeast Asian artists, activists, and organizers from Minnesota. We are committed to creating cultural, social, and political change in our communities, and spaces. We are passionate and dedicated in organizing and mobilizing for social equity and justice on: LGBTQ, migration, racial, ethnic, gender, anti-violence, reproductive, economic, environmental and food issues.

Our mission is to engage, foster and sustain Trans and Queer SEA leaders, and Allies to creatively embody leadership in our community, and to organize for intersected social justice and change wherever they reside.

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