They battled in tryouts and in youth soccer academies, where no one else was Hmong. Ultimately, Brian and Michael Vang made it through their talent, their hard work–and their refusal to give up.
Author Archives: Jeffrey Bissoy
Born in Cameroon and raised on St. Paul’s East Side, Jeffrey Bissoy has honed a passion for bridging and uplifting POC communities via storytelling and community engagement. He’s worked or freelanced for Sahan Journal, MPR News, The Current, Blue Wire Pods, The Plug, On Being, And Crooked Media. He is also the founder of The Plugged App. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @thejeffbissoy.
