When Dr. Yang Dao first defined Hmong meaning free, I was a bit surprise by that definition. After reading Zhiqiang Yang's article, I now know it means "Free". Freedom from the oppression that is the "Miao" name. A name that is not ours and is used to exploit us.
The Hmong are free from thousands of years of oppression. They are the true children of Txiv Yawg. They have his spirit in them and have finally broken free from the tyranny of the "Miao" name.
For our brothers and sisters who can not say they are Hmong, we will say it for you. One of these days you can openly say you are Hmong and claim your birth right as a "Free" person.
This blog is dedicated to the spirit of Txiv Yawg and his children.
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