Hmong Leadership Workshop. Milwaukee, WI

[eeyah]

Support a Youth's College Education Campaign

To learn more about this campaign, view this video:

http://youtu.be/o4rbMgzwpOA

Asian Americans overall obtain high levels of formal education, but an analysis of recent census data reveals large disparities between Asian American ethnic groups. Only 60% of Hmong Americans graduate from high school and only 14% have a bachelor's degree or higher. These lower rates of educational attainment put the Hmong on par with Latinos and African Americans where 61% of Latinos and 81% of African Americans have high school diplomas; 13% of Latinos and 18% of African Americans have at least a bachelor's degrees (AA Center for Advancing Justice).

For various reasons, there are obstacles that hinder Hmong Americans' educational attainment. It is crucial to support Hmong Americans as they overcome the many challenges faced in pursuing their academic dreams.

The "Support a Youth's College Education Campaign" promotes the support of Hmong Americans' college education and encourages students to dream big. A small percentage of the proceeds will help fund a Hmong Leadership Workshop for Hmong youth in Milwaukee, WI. The rest of the proceeds will be donated to the Hmong American Friendship Association (http://hmongamer.org/) to contribute to a college scholarship fund that will be awarded to a Hmong college student.

Support a Youth's College Education Campaign.

1.) To donate: http://www.gofundme.com/hmong-education

2.) Hmong Leadership Workshop

Date: Sunday, 12/4/2011

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Hmong American Friendship Association
3824 West Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208

Register: Email your name to iaxiong@uwm.edu
with the subject title “Hmong Leadership Workshop”

View flyer: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7Yl_eWLS61eNmY4ODhlZDctM2IzOC00NDFhLTgwYmYtMTk0NGU1NTI5OTVm

3.) Spread the word! Please repost and let everyone know about the fundraiser and workshop.

Thank you!!

♥ Ia

[Reporter]

Thanks, Eeyah.

But, you know, I'm so disappointed about an incident I heard about Wisconsin Hmong kids sometimes ago. There was a program made strictly just for Hmong kids. And yet the Hmong kids accused the Caucasian donors or program supporters of discrimination for having given only Hmong kids the support. Their protest lead to the Caucasians opening the program to other ethnic groups and lessening the support for those Hmong kids who were complaining.  Was that a wise thing for the Hmong kids?

[eeyah]

Thanks, Eeyah.

But, you know, I'm so disappointed about an incident I heard about Wisconsin Hmong kids sometimes ago. There was a program made strictly just for Hmong kids. And yet the Hmong kids accused the Caucasian donors or program supporters of discrimination for having given only Hmong kids the support. Their protest lead to the Caucasians opening the program to other ethnic groups and lessening the support for those Hmong kids who were complaining.  Was that a wise thing for the Hmong kids?

Reporter, thanks for your comment. That's a valid concern you raise. This campaign is a grassroots movement and is being supported by Hmong people and Hmong allies alike. It's a movement to empower us and instill hope that we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way. Considering it starts from the ground up, from Hmong individuals, it has a different feel than being "helped" by others. Of course, we truly appreciate the support of our allies, but there are potential problems that can arise when others exert their power and values on us, even if they have intentions to help. It sounds like it was a lose-lose situation, but a potential learning experience for all. I don't know anything about that situation to have an opinion on it, but you win some, you lose some. You get back up and try again.   

[dianahmuas]

thanks for sharing ia...how've you been doing?...

[eeyah]

Hi dianahmuas, I'm doing good. Where do I know you from? Your name and face sounds soooo familiar.

[dianahmuas]

Hi dianahmuas, I'm doing good. Where do I know you from? Your name and face sounds soooo familiar.

 

[eeyah]

Oh yes! Of course!!!!! I hope you've been well!

[dianahmuas]

Oh yes! Of course!!!!! I hope you've been well!

i'm great!...and yourself?...

[Reporter]

I think I know how Dianah and eeyah came to know each other now. Both share a spot with the lower case h.

[dianahmuas]

I think I know how Dianah and eeyah came to know each other now. Both share a spot with the lower case h.

 

[Reporter]

 

[addisonlee]