Hmong

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff was featured among several guests of honor at the annual Hmong Wausau Festival

Visit a Wisconsin farmers market, and chances are there are products grown by Hmong producers. But like other agricultural groups, the population is aging and outreach specialists hope younger Hmong farmers get the support they need to succeed

They were awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to help improve the mental health of elders in the Southeast Asian community.

Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories.

While there were challenges along the way, those who stepped into larger roles served as culture brokers, giving Hmong communities a bigger voice. Today, there are calls for giving Afghan refugees the chance to set a similar path, with support and aid.