The Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History and Riverside University High School will present "Coming to America: The Hmong American Experience in Milwaukee" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at Riverside University High School, 1615 E. Locust St.
The program, to be held in the library on the third floor, kicks off a four-part series that will explore different aspects of new arrivals to the United States. The African-American experience will be examined in February, and the founders of Milwaukee will be discussed in April and May.
Saturday's seminar includes two guest speakers -- Dr. Chia Vang from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's History Department, who will speak on the history of the Hmong in Southeast Asia, and Pangying Sayaovang, who has worked with the United Nations Refugee Agency in Thailand and who is now an MPS guidance counselor in Milwaukee Public Schools. Sayaovang will speak on the issues related to the transition into United States society.
As well as the lectures and discussion participants will experience a performance of traditional Hmong dance, Paj Ntaub (textiles) and a Hmong Hip-Hop performance. At the end of the event Hmong food will also be served in the Riverside cafeteria free of charge.
Besides the discussion, there will be a performance of Hmong hip-hop and a display of Hmong artwork. Hmong food will be provided.
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I hope that African American students are afforded the same opportunity and support.We have a major problem with black students and their poor academics they should be educated on where they came from how hard our ancestors fought for education,lastly treated with respect and compassion.We as parents and educators have dropped the ball we need to stop fussing pick it up and teach our youth how to catch,and play fair and politely.We have not lost this battle.
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