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us1 month ago•15 min saved

Minnesota ICE Raid Triggers Claims of Mistaken Identity

A Hmong immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen, ChongLy Scott Thao, was seized from his St. Paul home by masked federal agents in a Sunday raid, dragged outside in freezing weather and later released about an hour later without charges after authorities said they were seeking two sex offenders believed to be at the address; relatives and local officials disputed the account, saying the wrong person was targeted and the incident sparked fear and scrutiny of ICE tactics in the Twin Cities.

via The New York Times|

#citizenship #hmong #ice-arrest

culture2 years ago•6 min saved

Hmong New Year Celebrations in the US: Honoring Ancestors, Passing on Traditions

Hmong Americans celebrate the "Noj Peb Caug" or new year, a spiritual celebration that involves rituals to connect with ancestral spirits and seek protection from good spirits. Many younger Hmong have not learned the spiritual significance of these traditions, prompting community leaders to educate the younger generation to preserve their cultural heritage. The majority of Hmong in the United States are animists, believing in the presence of spirits throughout the physical world. The Hmong Cultural Center and individual families are working to pass down these traditions and customs to future generations.

via PBS NewsHour|

#ancestral-spirits #cultural-preservation #culture