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Who are the Hmong? and why are they in Alaska? | INDIE ALASKA
Season 14
Episode 10
Join us for an intimate conversation between a father and daughter as they reflect on their Hmong heritage and journey. The father shares his memories of serving during the Vietnam War and the often-overlooked “Secret War,” where the Hmong people played a critical role. Together, they recount the hardships of immigration to the United States and the resilience it took to build a new life in Americ
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