Hmong Tribune June 2014

General Vang Pao’s Legacy

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Dr. Kou Retires Hmong Pioneer, leader, mentor Dr. Kou Yang has been a pioneer, a leader and mentor to a whole generation of Hmong. With his retirement, ends nearly two decades of academic mentoring to thousands of young people.

The Hmong Students Association at California State University, Stanislaus held an Alumni Reunion and Retirement Banquet for Dr. Kou Yang on May 17, 2014.

The Alumni Reunion was the first time that HSA, founded in 1985, has reconnected many of the former members to each other and to current students. More than 100 community members and students came together to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Kou Yang.

Since 1998 Yang has taught at California State University at Stanislaus in the Department of Ethnic Studies until his retirement of fall semester 2013. He has taught courses in Asian American Studies and started the Hmong Cultural Experience in the United States course in 2001.

Yang has published dozens of scholarly articles for peer-reviewed academic journals and author or editor of several books about the Hmong American experience. Yang has traveled extensively to research about Hmong communities in Southeast Asia and China. Yang has also presented his research at various international, national and academic conferences.

For the past 15 years Yang has served as an advisor to HSA and mentored students to pursue graduate studies. At the banquet several community members and former students shared their testimonials about

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how Dr. Kou Yang support and mentored them to get to where they are today. These included a speech by Principal Lee Yang from Sacramento City Unified who discussed the role Dr. Kou Yang mentored and helped in writing research for AB 78 and the creation of Hmong and Chinese language dual immersion programs in Sacramento.

Kimiko Vang, a former student and alumni shared how Yang served as her faculty adviser for a pre-doctoral program at UC Berkeley to do research. Vang is currently a program manager with Merced County Human Services Agency where she trains social workers to be culturally competent.

To celebrate this special night the alumni and members of the Hmong Student Association presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Kou Yang for his distinguished service and enduring support to the organization.

Dr. Kou Yang was born in a remote mountain village in Northern Laos. Yang had the opportunity during the Secret War to attend schooling at various locations such as a Buddhist monastery, a Christian missionary school and other schools. In 1976 Yang arrived to the United States at the age of 21. Although Yang could read and write in several languages such as Hmong, Lao and Thai, he had to struggle to learn English. Yang often told his students he started work as a dish washer and had to learn one word per day. Yang went on to complete his Associates degree at a

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Yang completed the Joint Educational Leadership Doctorate program through Fresno State and UC Davis. Yang had to overcome many hardships in a 20 year journey in education to attain his goal.

It is important to note the significant contributions of Dr. Kou Yang and the Hmong Cultural Experience course at the university level. Similar courses do not exist at other universities with larger number of Hmong students. Several years ago students at UCLA initiated a similar course and more recently the Hmong American Experience course is offered again at Sacramento State. A university course such as this is needed because there are more than 70,000 Hmong Americans in the Central Valley and all college students who plan to major in teaching, social work, health, criminal justice or others need to be culturally competent to understand the challenges and issues to better serve and work with the Hmong American community.

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Special Plaque to Commemorate General Vang Pao’s Legacy FRESNO-The Hmong community came together and remembered General Vang Pao at the Courthouse Park on Monday, May 26, 2014. Courthouse Park is home to a tree that was presented in his honor..

The ceremony included Councilman Blong Xiong, the late General Vang son Chi Neng Vang and Retired Colonel Tru Vang.

General Vang Pao was a man with great honor and a father to the Hmong people.

General Vang Pao was more than just a military leader: he was a statesman, arbitrator, and ambassador to the Hmong. His

words had meaning and community members listened to what he had to say.

As many in the Central Valley know, the Hmong have become an integral part of the community. Tens of thousands of Hmong can be found up and down California, with Fresno being home to the vast majority.

Particularly many Hmong live in the southeast portion of Fresno, attending Sanger, Clovis and Fresno Unified Schools.

General Vang Pao had the ear of local, state, federal and world leaders. When it came to his people, General Pao was

not shy in speaking on their needs. Every speech and every meeting, General Vang Pao would carry the message of the importance of education to the growth of the Hmong people. Not only did the General express the need for these opportunities to elected officials and leaders everywhere he encouraged youth and adults to seek out opportunities for higher education.

The day was a reminder of his legacy and that the Hmong community will always heed his message of unity and strive for a better life.

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Hmong Americans at National Asian American Pacific Heritage Month in D.C. WASHINGTON DC - On May 6, 2014, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the United States Department of the Interior hosted the AAPI Heritage Month Opening Ceremony titled “I Am Beyond” in Washington D.C. The event included remarks by Vice President Biden and a ceremony to swear in the new appointees by President Obama to serve on the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs. In addition the event featured several performers including Maxie Moua from Fresno. Moua, who is a first year student at UC Berkeley, was selected to perform spoken word poetry about her family’s refugee experience. Moua in high school had written about the refugee experience and was one of the first students to take part in the 16 month Southeast Asian Story project.

When asked about her experience performing in front of a national gathering of diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander elected officials and community leaders Moua expressed she was

nervous and did not realize the scale and significance of the event at first. Previously, Moua had only performed in front of her classroom and at high school events. This was an exciting experience for Moua because it was her first time out of state, first time flying on a plane and first time in Washington, D.C. The audience was impressed to see such a young Hmong American performed on a national stage. Since her performance Moua has been invited to write about her literacy journey in a forthcoming Scholastic Books anthology. Moua is one of four siblings in her family to attend UC Berkeley, her brother currently attends and her two older sisters are alumni. Moua is currently active in the Hmong Student Association at U.C. Berkeley and will serve as Education Coordinator this fall.

The “Stories of Home” exhibit from McLane High School Art Venture Academy featuring stories and artwork of Fresno Unified students was also on display at the Department of the Interior and four pieces were displayed in the White House.

Mai Thao, a senior from U.C. Berkeley had the opportunity to serve an internship in the White House Initiative on AAPI this past spring semester in Washington D.C. Thao helped put on the AAPI Heritage Month Opening Ceremony and was instrumental in inviting the teachers and students from McLane High School to Washington D.C. Thao highly encourages other college students to do an internship in Washington D.C. The hands-on training and all the people you get to meet will be worth it. Two Hmong Americans have previously been appointed to serve on the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs. Most recently Doua Thor, who is the former Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) was appointed

by President Obama in 2010. Thor currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the Commission. The other was Lee Pao Xiong, currently the Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University in MN was appointed by President Clinton in 2000.

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Congratulations to all 2014 graduates.

Hmong Tribune would like to thank these graduates who submitted their information to our special feature.

“Only you can determine your destiny and work for your goals. Only you can change your future and your socio-economic situation. Your future begins today, not tomorrow.”

-Dr. Kou Yang

Mai Hang Stockton, CA University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Jerry Wang Yee Her Fresno, CA California State University, Fresno Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Song Her Fresno, CA California State University, Fresno Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies

Mikie Lee Fresno, CA University of California, Merced Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Dena Vang Stockton, CA University of the Pacific Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Mai YengVang Stockton, CA University of California, Berkeley

La Vang Atwater, CA San Jose State University Bachelor of Science, Health Science

Louisa Xiong Vue * Modesto, CA University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts, American Studies

Julie Vue Fresno, CA University of California, Irvine Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Mary Yang Fresno, CA University of Southern California

William Yang * Merced, CA California State University, Stanislaus BA Criminal Justice

Xue Vee Yang Fresno, CA University of California San Francisco Doctorate of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science, Integrative Biology

Master of Public Health & Master of Social Work

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Free Graduating Student Profiles Summer Meals Available for Fresno Children Louisa Xiong Vue

Like many other low-income first generation Hmong college student, I faced many challenges and struggles in higher education. I struggle to not only exist at one of the top public university in the world, but also as a human being working everyday to negotiate my very existence and identity. Leaving home was in many ways a form of Americanization for my entire family and I. We lived through a secret war but our greatest war has been to survive the dismantling

FRESNO – Fresno Unified is working to ensure that students maintain good nutrition, even during the summer months. Free meals will be available to all youth ages 1 through 18 at more than 40 locations throughout the city beginning Tuesday, June 17. No registration, application Fresno School District or demonstration of Unified financial need is required, Office of Communications 2309 Tularebe Streeteaten ~ Fresno, CA (559) For 457-3733further but meals must on93721~ site. information, call the Food Services Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE atContact: (559) 457-6250.

The program is federally Micheline Golden Micheline.Golden@fresnounified.org funded and administered by the USDA’s Office (559) 250-7687 of and Nutrition Services. The district June Food 16, 2014 served nearly 200,000MEDIA meals last summer.

ADVISORY Schools nationwide serve more than 5 bilFree Summer Meals Available for Fresno Children lion lunches annually, more than half of them to FRESNO – Fresno Unified is working to ensure that students maintain good nutrition, even during the summer months.

Free mealsfor will befree available to all youth ages 1 through 18 at more than students eligible and reduced pricing.

In 40 locations throughout the city beginning Tuesday, June 17. No registration, application or demonstrationUnified, of financial needmore is required,than but meals80% must be eaten on site. For further information, Fresno of Fresno Unicall the Food Services Department at (559) 457-6250. The program is federally funded and administered by the USDA’s Officeeligible of Food and Nutrition districtreduced served nearly fied students are for Services. free The and 200,000 meals last summer. price meals.

of our culture, history and family. The colonially imposed idea of an education as the ultimate savior of our futures neglected our lives as refugees seeking a refuge in our land of refuge. Having been tracked by those who “knew better” and being told throughout my life that I was incapable of making decisions for myself, my dreams barely survived my undergraduate career regardless of my own conscious strength and the support of many programs. Being immersed in the world renowned intellectual diversity at Cal, I quickly learned of the reality that my dreams, which carry the lives of so many, was not only greatly stunted but also psychologically killing me at the institutional level with few knew of

my suffering. Ultimately, the only resolution that saved me came from knowing about my history, struggles and life where born from generations of suffering and pain.

This knowledge and the undying faith my loved ones and programs such as the Gates Millennium Scholars Scholarship Program gave to me life again from a depth of great darkness no words could ever express. And above all of my pain and suffering, I like to believe I have triumphed overan institution and a world designed to neglect people like myself.

Further the truth is that it has only begun as there are many more roads to pave ahead for more than just myself. There has not been a day of my life where I have not felt fear or pain and for that very reason I refuse to leave behind a world where we have lost more than we have triumphed. I do it for myself, my family, my community, my world, and most importantly the ones who have lost their lives seeking a world they believed could give their children more than even they could have ever imagined.

Schools nationwide serve more than 5 billion lunches annually, more than half of them to students eligible for free and reduced pricing. In Fresno Unified, more than 80% of Fresno Unified students are eligible for free and reduced price meals.

SCHOOL NAME

ADDRESS

DATES OF SERVICE

MEAL TIMES

Addicott Elementary

4784 E. Dayton, 93726 1542 E. Webster, 93728 3034 E Cornell, 93703

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Anthony Elementary Birney Elementary

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Greenberg Elementary Lawless Elementary

5081 E. Lane, 93727

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

5255 N. Reese, 93722

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Leavenworth Elementary Lincoln Elementary

4420 E. Thomas, 93702 1100 Mono, 93706

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Lowell Elementary

171 N. Poplar, 93701

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Muir Elementary

410 E. Danette, 937282 4636 E. Weldon, 93703 110 E. Swift, 93704

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Turner Elementary

4140 N Augusta, 93726 5250 E. Church, 93725 5218 E. Clay, 93727

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Webster Elementary

2600 E. Tyler, 93701

8/4/14 – 8/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Williams Elementary

525 W. Saginaw, 93705 5174 N. First, 93710

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

2323 E. McKenzie, 93701 1127 E Escalon, 93710 555 E. Belgravia, 93706 2277 W. Bellaire, 93705 1302 E. Dakota, 93704 3232 E. Fairmont, 93726 3216 N. Sierra Vista, 93726 630 N. Augusta, 93701 2300 S. Willow,93725

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/16/14 – 7/2/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

7/18/14 – 8/8/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17/14 – 7/15/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Norseman Elementary Powers-Ginsburg Elementary Pyle Elementary Storey Elementary

Wolters Elementary Vang Pao Elementary Ahwahnee Middle Computech Middle Cooper Academy Ft. Miller Middle Tioga Middle Scandinavian Middle Tehipite Middle Terronez Middle Wawona Middle

6/17/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Kings Canyon Middle

4524 N. Thorne, 93704 5117 E. Tulare, 93727

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Tenaya Middle

1239 W. Mesa, 93711

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Cambridge High

1001 S. Chestnut, 93727 1839 N. Echo, 93704

6/13/14 – 7/11/14

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

McLane High

540 E. California, 93706 4330 E. Garland, 93726 2727 N. Cedar, 93703

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Roosevelt High

4250 E. Tulare 93702

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Phoenix Secondary

2445 W. Dakota, 93705 1373 W. Mesa, 93711

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/17 – 7/15

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

5241 N. Maple, 93740

6/17 – 7/15

822 N. Abby,93701

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

11:30 – 12:30 MThurs 10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

3058 N. Millbrook,93703 710 N. Hughes,93728

6/17 -7/1---7/8-7/22

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

Ramacher School

6/17 – 7/15

10:30 – 11:30 M-Fri

Adult Transition Program Calwa District Park

3132 E. Fairmont,93726 4545 E. Church,93725

6/17 – 7/15

10:00 – 11:00 M-Fri

6/16 – 8/14

11:30 – 12:30 M-Fri

AME Zion Church

1838 W. Kearney,93706

6/16 – 8/14

11:00 – 12:00 M-Fri

Fresno High Edison High Duncan High

Rata Cal State University, Fresno J.E Young (Blackstone) J.E Young (Millbrook)

William Yang I wanted to share some of his struggles to motivate current students. I started college in 2008 and I was enjoying the independence that comes with living away from home and was reckless with my financial aid.

I struggled with school and my grades dropped pretty low. I was place on academic probation.

Then Igave up and dropped out of college after Spring 2010.

I returned to live with his parents back at home and people started to label him as a failure. I felt like I had no direction, had no job, no life and no goals. I knew that I needed to mature and grow up a little bit. Later I became aware of the common issues that first generation and students of color and immigrants faced in college. I was inspired by seeing the challenges many of these students strived to overcome. So I decided to go back to school at Merced Community College in 2011 and declared a major in Criminal Justice.

Now more focused and with the support of peers I improved in my classes. A year later Icompleted my Associates degree and was able to transfer back to CSU Stanislaus in Fall 2014. This Spring I was able to achieved straight A’s and made the Dean’s list. I had to find out the hard way but realized that failure brought out the best in me.

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Jobs Employment & Eligibility Specialist (Bilingual: Hmong) Butte County Salary: $14.95 - $20.04 Hourly $1196.15 - $1602.95 Biweekly $2591.66 - $3473.06 Monthly $31099.95 - $41676.75 Annually Opening date: 06/12/14 Closing date: 07/13/14 05:00 PM Summary: This is a HMONG bi-lingual recruitment only. Only apply if you speak and write HMONG. Under general supervision, determines the eligibility of applicants and recipients of the Department Employment & Social Services (DESS) public assistance programs through interactive interviews and fact gathering; provides guidance and work plans to resolve employment barriers.

FLSA: Non-Exempt ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, positionspecific tasks.

• Interviews clients with complex barriers to employment and self-sufficiency to determine client eligibility for public assistance programs and services; manages employment and social services plans for clients.

• Reviews and analyzes client data to determine appropriate services under local, state and federal criteria; screens information for accuracy; requests required documents; verifies and validates data.

• Assists clients in accessing community

services; refers client to supportive services; counsels clients, initiates and monitors job search activities, and assists in the identification and removal of barriers to self-sufficiency and employment; may recommend or perform skill testing services.

• Collects and reviews eligibility information and documentation to determine initial and continuing eligibility for aid programs; investigates claims and documents actions.

• Explains social services rules and regulations to clients and apprises them of their rights, responsibilities and eligibility for public assistance programs and services; assists parties in the completion of forms; searches files and other documents for required and relevant information.

• Performs case management functions; organizes files; prepares and mails correspondence; reviews case information and status; updates database and assures accuracy and completion of application, declaration forms and computer input; generates and processes a variety of legal documents and other related materials; compiles and analyzes statistics; works as part of an integrated case management team.

• Organizes caseload so that necessary case records and documents are processed and updated within specific time limits established by regulation and local policy.

• Completes registration/contractual process for enrollment into appropriate eligibility services; assesses client compliance to rules and regulations, and applies sanctions as required or directed.

• Resolves discrepancies by securing documentation, records and other confirmation from other entities; evaluates potential for fraudulent situations and reports to supervisor as required.

• Approves and provides supportive services and ancillary payments.

• Inputs client application information and client statements into statewide automated data system; reads and interprets computer-generated reports.

• Adheres to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended; maintains and enforces all aspects of confidentiality of client information.

• Supports the relationship between Butte

County and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and other employees.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate.

• One (1) year of work experience as an Eligibility Specialist OR two (2) years in customer or clerical services interviewing or gathering information for business purposes.

• Valid State of California driver’s license may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Work is performed in an office environment.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.buttecounty.net/ personnel 3-A County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 530-538-7651 personnel@buttecounty.net Position #145344137 EMPLOYMENT & ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST (BILINGUAL: HMONG) LG ——— ——— ——— ——————— Engagement and Data Coordinator Job description 2614 - 36th Street Sacramento, CA 95817 T 916-699-0671 www.ubuntugreen. org Copyright 2010 Ubuntu Green

July 2014 Organizational Description - Ubuntu Green is a 501c3 non-profit organization, committed to promoting healthy, sustainable and equitable communities through advocacy, education, and community development and empowerment.

Job Description - The Engagement and Data Coordinator will coordinate our research and data and support our community engagement, advocacy and policy work and other functions, as needed. The Data and Engagement Coordinator will report to the President and CEO. The Coordinator must be familiar with GIS, Google Earth/Maps, Microsoft Office/ Outlook, Dropbox, and various social networking platforms.

Essential Functions: Research and Data Coordination Coordinates the use of data and research in all aspects of the organizations work, including the use of mapping and coordination with organizational and university partners.

• Assist with trainings of residents, youth and community partners on how to use data and research for advocacy.

• Community Engagement Assist in establishing and maintaining an active and positive working relationships with community members, and local and regional nonprofit organizations.

• Participates in community outreach and engagement activities.

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• Assist in planning of community events.

• Policy and Advocacy Support Monitors local, state and federal legislation policy.

• Attends local and regional legislative/ regulatory hearings.

• Qualifications B.A. in public administration, public policy, social work, political science, geography, community/economic development or related major.

• Experience and ability to work with diverse staff and populations.* Bilingual and Spanish, Hmong, or Vietnamese a plus.* Excellent communications, writing, management and interpersonal skills.* Motivated and independent worker.* Creative and flexible thinker.* Excellent computer skills.* 2614 - 36th Street Sacramento, CA 95817 T 916-699-0671 www.ubuntugreen.org 1-3 years of work experience.

History in working in one or more of the following areas: social justice, environmental justice, community development, economic development, gre·en movement, environments, or etc.

Familiar with working online and with social networking.* Salary Range Starting salary will be $30,000 - $35,000 a year.

Send resume to hr@ubuntugreen.org.

Engagement and Data Coordinator Organization: Ubuntu Green, www.ubuntugreen. org Location: Sacramento, CA Hours: Full Time 35-40 hours a week.

Start Date: June/

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