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Is it right to deceive your own fellow Hmong brothers and sisters for a little monetary gain?

Have you ever asked yourself if it’s worth it; if you, at one time in your life, have stooped to the level in plotting ways to cheat your brethrens for the benefit of yourself?  Normally, your conscience tries to motivate you deriving from the pragmatic ethics or moral principles your parents’ had taught and instilled in you that govern your basic thoughts and actions.  However, sometimes situations like this can be compromise by becoming the benefactor of greed.

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Remembering: Yia “The Bull” Mua

I may have been the last to have taken a glimpse into the eyes of an iconic Hmong megastar. I started the tête-à-tête with Yia “The Bull” Mua to only discover, in my dismay, the ominous condition that has overwhelmed him for the last several months. Though in his state of condition, he was much obliged in starting a dialogue with me, and excited that we may reach our goal in getting through with the interview. However, I was never able to complete the full interview, although he completed the initial queries, afterward, I was never able to Read more »

Fashion Spotlight on Jade Moua

Fashion is no longer just a trend; it’s a way of life. For many designers out there, fashion is a chance to fulfill a dream—a dream that is filled with vibrant colors. Jade Moua is one of those chasing the fashion dream.

In high school Jade had wanted to be involved in fashion design, but never really pursued it. In 2001-2002, she took part of the Merced Hmong New Year where she was crowned Merced’s Miss Hmong Year. That win gave her the confidence to pursue a career in fashion. A decision she wouldn’t regret. Sometimes we all need that nudge to pursue a dream.

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Hawj Brothers Distillery

It was about eight years ago when I was first introduced to rice wine. I was at a friend’s birthday when I was approached by a family member with a cap full of liquor. I figured a cap full would be the easiest thing I would drink that day, but boy was I wrong. The burn began in my mouth, through my esophagus, & down to my belly. It felt like by drinking it, I had completed some sort of initiation.

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A New Year’s Resolution to Love

Oftentimes, you just need to make and commit to the decision that you deserve better. Here’s a letter I wrote, what seems like, a lifetime of New Year’s ago. It tells a story of a boy and a girl – the girl is so head over heels over the boy, whose greatest joy is to lead her on. She finally decides that she can no longer live in dumb-mode. In the end, the letter was never sent because, sometimes, truth need only be realized by the party who needs it most.

To you,

How was your New Years?  Mine was, hmm, very stimulating for the mind.  To be honest, I wasn’t up for merry-making and being social.  It’s just that I’ve been on this pathetic decline since I realized I wouldn’t obtain that fuzzy future you’ve been painting of a future with “us.”  Thanks for brain-washing me, yo, it’s kinda easy to Read more »