States of America
Season 1 • Episode 15: Wisconsin • Watch with subtitles
Episode 15: Wisconsin
December 21, 2020 • 5 min
Born in a refugee camp in Thailand, Xong Xiong moved to Wisconsin after her family couldn't return to Laos following the Vietnam War. She grew up as part of an influx of twice dislocated Hmong refugees who were not always welcomed in La Crosse. Despite racism, poor integration, and detachment from her own culture, Xong is determined to help the younger generation born in America stay connected.
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