AAPI
Liz Lee
Episode 26: Processing Anti-Asian Hate

We are over a year and a half into the pandemic, halfway through 2021, and anti-Asian hate incidents are still happening across America. So how did we process it all? How are we processing it? Tune in to our season finale on our latest life updates (apologies for the delay!) and some of our reactions and thoughts to all of the anti-Asian hate incidents.

Episode 26: Processing Anti-Asian Hate
DV Awareness, Season 1
Monica Lee
Episode 05: Not Your Average Relationship

We close out National Domestic Violence Awareness month in this episode to discuss the pervasive cultural norms that have enabled domestic violence in the Hmong community for far too long. Join us as we explore possible solutions that our community can take to end domestic violence and better support survivors because we know it takes #allofus.

Episode 05: Not Your Average Relationship

Season 2

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Episode 15: Addressing Anti-Blackness and a Way Forward ft. Kabzuag Vaj

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Episode 15: Addressing Anti-Blackness and a Way Forward ft. Kabzuag Vaj

What does it mean to be an authentic ally for the Black Lives Matter movement? In this final episode of our three-part #BLM series, we speak with trailblazer Kabzuag Vaj, Co-Executive Director of Freedom Inc., about her work in eliminating anti-blackness and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and behaviors within our communities. In particular, we discuss how we can be better allies in the movement for collective liberation and justice, and how we can fight against the rampant patriarchy and sexism within the Hmong community while advocating for radical change.

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Episode 14: Deconstructing Systemic Oppression ft. Dr. Yang Lor

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Episode 14: Deconstructing Systemic Oppression ft. Dr. Yang Lor

To continue our “Black Lives Matter” series, we invite Dr. Yang Lor from the University of California-Merced to contextualize the history of systemic oppression in our country and unpack the anti-black sentiments within our Hmong community. In this episode, we discuss how we can move our community members to a place of solidarity with the Black community.

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Episode 13: Building Political Power ft. Nancy Xiong

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Episode 13: Building Political Power ft. Nancy Xiong

It has been a whirlwind of events and emotions this week from the murder of George Floyd, to the mass protests in outrage of this terrible tragedy, and to the violence incited by white supremacy groups across the country. We invited our very first guest, Nancy Xiong - Director of Development and Communications at Hmong Innovating Politics (HIP), to discuss these unfolding events and how coalition building and racial solidarity can address systemic oppression, as well as move our community towards racial and social justice.

Letters to My Mom (Kuv Niam)

Letters to My Mom (Kuv Niam)

After a recent tear-filled recording, we decided to dedicate a small digital campaign to our moms/mother-figures in honor of Mother’s Day. We asked our listeners to write a letter to their mothers/mother-figures, in hopes of providing them with a space to reflect, heal, love, or honor these relationships. These are their letters, along with ours! We hope you enjoy them. Happy Mother’s Day!

Episode 12: Not Your Average AAPI Representation

Episode 12: Not Your Average AAPI Representation

Is some AAPI representation better than none?

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), yet mainstream APAHM celebrations have historically commemorated East Asian American history and heritage. We know APAHM goes beyond the month of May and East Asian American narratives, and that our Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities are equally important in AAPI history. In this episode, we give our hot takes on AAPI representation, how and where we fit into Asian America, and the importance of authenticity in living out our identities as Hmong Americans.

Episode 10: Not Your Average 2020

Episode 10: Not Your Average 2020

We know that 2020 is definitely “not your average” year, so tune in to a special episode where we cover the current COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Census, and Democratic presidential candidates. Although these times may be challenging, uncertain, and discouraging, we are hopeful that our communities will continue to support and uplift each other so that we all stay safe and healthy!

Episode 09: Dear Mai

Episode 09: Dear Mai

In this episode, we share key moments and experiences that have defined our womanhood, and how role models, mentors, and sponsors have inspired us to be the women we are today. We know that Hmong womxn have paved the way for so many of us, going above and beyond to lift all of us up. As such, this episode is dedicated to them and all of the not your average Mai's in the world who continue to be resilient, fierce, and fearless.

Episode 08: To All the Boys ft. Not Your Average Love Stories

Episode 08: To All the Boys ft. Not Your Average Love Stories

It seems more and more challenging in today's modern world to date and form romantic relationships as we attempt to balance our careers and other competing commitments in our lives. Being a Hmong woman adds an additional layer of complexity to dating, so how do you navigate through it all while maintaining your own identity? Listen in as we get personal about our dating experiences and share our relationship advice in this two-part series.

Episode 07: Not Your Average Gun Control

Episode 07: Not Your Average Gun Control

How do we ensure safety for all people, especially within our Hmong community when we are deemed perpetual foreigners and are also fervent gun owners? How do we change the narrative? We know everyone may not agree with us, but we envision a safe world where assault weapons are not readily accessible and safe gun owners are all treated the same regardless of their race.