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Author Archives: Marla Khan-Schwartz

Marla Khan-Schwartz is a social worker and freelance writer. Her work has appeared in Growler Magazine, Northeaster Newspaper, 89.3 The Current's blog, and Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

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Posted inCHANGING MINNESOTA

They thought they were alone, but leaders in the LGBTQ Hmong community found their voices and solidarity in the Twin Cities. Meet local changemakers working to improve LGBTQ acceptance and visibility in the Hmong community.

by Marla Khan-Schwartz

Dr. Brian V. Xiong, Kevin Xiong, SUNAH, and Xay Yang are breaking barriers as LGBTQ Hmong leaders. They’re working to make the Twin Cities and Hmong community a more welcoming place through their work with the Hmong 18 Council, New Millennium Academy, the arts, and Transforming Generations.