I remember that Hmong means free

I remember that Hmong means free

By Kham Moua. This article originally appeared on SEARAC’s blog. The night was filled with the heat of a blazing fire and the sight of countless sparks of paper swirling in the air. The darkness slowly faded into the first light of dawn, marking the final...
Sharing joy and tradition as kon Khmer

Sharing joy and tradition as kon Khmer

By Nary Rath. This article originally appeared on SEARAC’s blog. It’s a frigid day, the air is dry, and snow is falling like pillowy stardust piling high on the streets of my small town in Connecticut. There is something always so peaceful to me about the...
Pride for who we are, Pride for where we come from

Pride for who we are, Pride for where we come from

By Jenna McDavid. This article originally appeared on the SEARAC blog: Our Voices. I love that June is both Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month, because at SEARAC, it gives us an opportunity to celebrate so many members of the Southeast Asian American communities...