Digital Zine:
Hmong American
Pandemic Experience

COVID-19 disrupted the lives of everyone, including Hmong families. Deep loss and trauma within the Hmong community strained both physical and mental health. As stories of anti-Asian hate emerged, attackers physically and verbally abused Asian Americans, leaving many Hmong people in a state of fear and anxiety. Despite these challenges, the community united to support and empower one another. Members lifted each other’s voices, marched in solidarity, and took decisive action. The Digital Zine captured these Hmong American experiences through powerful stories, art, and video.

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Meet the Writers & Artist

  • Maitzeng Chang

  • Bekki Lee

  • Krystal Lee

  • Skye Lee

  • Cha Lor

  • Asia Moua

  • Kassi Moua

  • Pa Doua Chee Moua

  • M Tsab

  • Savanna Thao

  • Chee Vang

  • Eli Vang

  • Jay Vang

  • Zena Vue

  • Diane Xiong Yang

  • Ma Lee Xiong

  • Soua Xiong

  • Tou Long Xiong

  • Txhee Belinda Xiong

  • Yuepheng Xiong

  • Alina Yang

  • Boonmee Yang

  • Choua Yang

Meet the Program Team

Npaus Baim Her

Npaus Baim Her is a Hmong American woman, a third generation from a family of refugees, and an educator and storyteller. She has a passion for creative nonfiction and collecting narratives of Asian Americans.

Program Coordinator

Joshua Yang

Joshua Yang is a Hmong filmmaker, who currently lives in Menomonie WI, working as a part time video editing freelancer. Yang spends his time learning, writing and editing short films and dreams of directing and producing his own feature film.

Virtual Reading Video Producer
Digital Zine Designer

Bob Xiong

Bob Xiong is a Graphic Designer graduate from San Diego State University, California. He loves working with graphics, animation, and illustrations. Most of his design experience comes from working with garments, printing, and in teams, which he enjoys very much.

THANK YOU

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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A special thank you to all the donors, sponsors, and partners!