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| * ], Associate Professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; author of ''Hmong America: Reconstructing Community in Diaspora'' and ''Hmong in Minnesota''. <ref>https://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/history/faculty/vang.cfm</ref> | |||
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This is a list of notable Hmong Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.
To be included in this list, the person must have a Misplaced Pages article showing they are Hmong American or must have references showing they are Hmong American and are notable.
| Lists of Americans |
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| By US state |
| By ethnicity |
 | This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (August 2008) |
List
- Dia Cha, author, professor and anthropologist, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota.
- Doualy Xaykaothao, is a freelance American journalist and radio producer known for her work with NPR.
- Lormong Lo, former Omaha City Councilman.
- Houa Vue Moua, author and community activist
- Mai Neng Moua, writer.
- Mee Moua, Minnesota State Senator
- Vang Pao, Royal Lao Army Major General, revered Hmong Leader, commander of CIA-supported Hmong forces during the Laotian Civil War.
- Brenda Song, Disney channel actress/teen star, known for "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and The Suite Life on Deck. Song is an anglicized spelling of "Xiong".
- Cy Thao, Minnesota State Representative.
- Ka Vang, writer.
- Blong Xiong, first Asian American and Hmong American to serve on the Fresno City Council (2006)
- Xao "Jerry" Yang, the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion.
- Chai Vang, ex-National Guardsman, now a convicted multiple murderer.
- Sandy'Ci Moua- Hmong American actress, community organizer and production assistant and consultant.
- Bee Vang, actor, best known as Thao Vang Lor in Gran Torino
- Ahney Her, actress, best known as Sue Lor in Gran Torino
- Vang Pobzeb, PhD
- Hang Sao, Hmong American activist, Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Lao Army, advisor to the King of Laos in exile
- Foung Hawj, Minnesota State Senator
See also
References
- Chiu, Jeannie (2004 (Summer)). ""I salute the spirit of my communities": Autoethnographic Innovations in Hmong American Literature". College Literature. 31 (3): 43–69. doi:10.1353/lit.2004.0030. Archived from the original on 2007-11-10. Retrieved 2007-06-04.
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- Asiance magazine, June 2006
- New American Media, 28 Nov 2006 "Latinos Help Elect First Hmong City Council Member in California."