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About 18XEEM
Founded in 2006, the mission of 18XEEM is to educate the public and promote a positive reflection on the unique experiences of ethnic minorities, their rich history, culture and language, through the documentation of events, both historical and current, and through creative writing and art.
18XEEM encourages dialogue and stimulates an active engagement on issues facing multiethnic groups, particularly the Hmong. Stories are focused on cultural shifts, community growth, historical information –both factual and theoretical, current events; profiles of individuals –both youthful and prominent figures; artists and musicians influenced by culture; poetry stimulated by elements of the surroundings, life, and history; stories on unique fashion inspired by traditional and modern styles; informational group surveys on diverse topics, and a collective of historical photographs submitted by readers.
18XEEM is distributed through multiethnic youth programs, schools, organizations, cultural events and conferences. There are very few media forms of education that discuss the experiences and issues found within ethnic minorities groups. And there are even fewer sources that cover these experiences specifically within the Hmong community. 18XEEM builds a space for individuals to reflect upon their own experiences within the historical context of cultural changes, migration and settlement.
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Culture
10 Resources on learning how to write and read in HmongLike any other language, the Hmong or Mong language, takes time to learn and get accustomed to. One of the most difficult things people have with learning the Hmong language, is the sound, because the spoken language is a tonal language, pronunciation makes a huge difference when you’re trying to say a word. The easiest [...]
Event
18XEEM June Newsletter Dear Readers,
First, I want to thank you for all of your support. This past year wouldn’t have been possible without the help of 18XEEM contributing writers, artists, photographers, friends, family and readers. This month we are celebrating the official one year anniversary of 18XEEM with our launch party in Warren, Michigan on June 13, 2008. [...]
Community
Caroline Vang and The Vang Family You wouldn’t believe it, but by law, this girl is not an American (we couldn’t believe it for ourselves, until we asked).
Caroline Vang spent the entire Friday night making signs for the next morning. “We need another Senator Mee Moua” she wrote on one of the signs. In the early morning, the signs would be [...]
Politics
5 Things we want President Barack Obama to recognize for the minorities.Stop the genocides and persecution of innocent people
Enough with the genocides and persecution of the Hmong in Laos and Thailand. Learn more about the genocides in Laos at factfinding.org.
Educate others on the aftermath of War to prevent it from happening again
Another war shouldn’t be started when the first isn’t over yet. Read about The Secret [...]
Issue 04
IxiaIn this painting, it was the first time I wanted to represent some creatures I had seen on a Vietnamese tapestry. These two tigers or dragons seem to appear from the background itself. The gesture of Mâ is simple – she ties up her belt – but the hanging up emphasizes her surprise. It is [...]
Legend
The Roots of Hmong HistoryAccording to Chinese legends, the San Miao were the natives of China, and today are known as Hmong, or Miao, and in some cases, Mien, H’mong, and even Mong. Five thousand years ago, the great king that ruled China was Chi You, also known as “Txiv Yawg” to the Hmong (San Miao). Legends say [...]
Art & Poetry
CHAT’s 7th Annual Hmong Art and Music Festival:”HMONGLAND”Center for Hmong Arts and Talent’s (CHAT) 7th Annual Hmong Arts & Music Festival is being held on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Western Sculpture Park on Marion Street in Saint Paul.
The Festival is a celebration of culture for all ages and has become a tradition of sorts for the neighborhood and for the [...]
Travel
Peace Corps: The Start of My JourneyWhere is that? I am asked that question just about every time I tell people I am going to Mauritania for the Peace Corps. Well, I am sure you are probably wondering the same thing too. Mauritania, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country in North-West Africa. It is bordered by [...]
Surveys
Top 18 Hangout PlacesIn the next issue, we will be featuring the Top 18 Hangout Places, but we need your help! Tell us where your favorite hang out place is and what you are looking forward to this summer the most? Please register or log in to comment.
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Education
10 Resources on learning how to write and read in HmongLike any other language, the Hmong or Mong language, takes time to learn and get accustomed to. One of the most difficult things people have with learning the Hmong language, is the sound, because the spoken language is a tonal language, pronunciation makes a huge difference when you’re trying to say a word. The easiest [...]
Interesting Facts
Pe TsiabThe Hmong look forward to celebrating the New Year more than anything else. Every year, the Hmong New Year Festival is celebrated throughout the world, this is the only time they can rest and celebrate their heritage. In the old country or ‘lub tebchaws qub’ (a term Hmong refer to as in the mountains of [...]
