How the Patriarchy has Ruined the Bride Price
Marriage is an event that is universally celebrated, and every culture has their own marriage practices. A few years ago, the Hmong marriage customs were…
Author: Ab Maiv
The Hmong Religion
Hello friends! I did a research paper on the Hmong Religion for my theology class. It was quite difficult because of the limited and varying…
Where are you from?
Swirls of bright reds, greens, blues, purples, and pinks Dance against the black fabric Embroidered in secret hieroglyphics That we can no longer decipher Beautiful…
The Media: Culprit for Shoving Romantic Expectations into the Realm of Unobtainable?
Books, movies, the internet and more. We can’t deny the hype over damn good-looking vamps who’d make decent lovers if they weren’t so determined to bleed us out from…
Girl Code
Over the years, I have had the blessings of meeting many awesome and not so awesome female friends. Cliché quote: The older you get, the…
Hmong American Women
Growing up a Hmong American women… I am a First-Generation Hmong American Woman. Hmong is my first language. I learned how to read, write and…
Building a Career
I mentor young adults and I’ve seen it’s hard for young people to get out there and be proactive in getting the careers they want.…
Framing Your Facial Features with EYEBROWS
Framing your facial features with EYEBROWS Did you know that eyebrows are a vital part of your face? They contribute a great deal in framing…
Why are Older Hmong Men Going Overseas?
Having counseled a number of folks impacted by the issue of older men going overseas to marry second wives as well as having dealt with…
Ending Rape Culture in the Hmong Community
Back in 2008 when I was still mentoring youth, I came across a strange situation. I had a tough time getting my Hmong middle school…