A powerful Hmong student-led rally in Wisconsin demands justice for Sao Lue Vang and all victims of racially motivated violence.
Hmong Rally For Justice: Standing Up Against Racial Violence
This Friday, December 5th, a powerful student-led movement will rise in Durand, Wisconsin, as Hmong youth and allies rally for justice in the name of Sao Lue Vang and the larger Hmong community.
Rally Details
- Meeting Location: Tarrant Park, Durand, WI
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Route: March from Tarrant Park to the Pepin County Sheriff’s Department and then to the District Attorney’s Office
This rally is not just a response to the brutal incident involving Sao Lue Vang — a Hmong hunter whose story went underreported for nearly a month (read the story) — but a call for widespread social justice for all Hmong people in Wisconsin.
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Key Rally Messages
- Hmong lives matter.
- Racially based violence will no longer be tolerated.
- The Hmong community will act swiftly in response to injustice.
This rally is more than a protest — it is a declaration of unity, visibility, and resilience.
Debriefing Information: Following the rally, participants will gather for a community debrief at UW-Stout. Location to be announced.
Community Coordinators By Region
- Menomonie: Shoua Yang (yangsh@my.uwstout.edu)
- Eau Claire: Mloog Lus Xiong (xiong.ml@uwec.edu)
- Milwaukee: Mai Xiong (iammai.xiong@gmail.com)
- Minnesota: Dorothy Her (her.dorothy@gmail.com)
- Madison: Cua Xiong (cxiong8@wisc.edu)
- La Crosse: Maggie Xiong (xiong.yer2@uwlax.edu)
Stay Connected: Follow Hmong United for Justice on Facebook for updates and more information.
References and Further Reading
- FACEBOOK.COM
- Rose Clayborne
- Tou Ger Bennett Xiong - Hmong Hunter, Sao Lue Vang Rally for Justice: ***RALLY INFORMATION*** – Meeting location: Tarrant Park in Durand, WI. Time: 12:00pm. Route: Tarrant Park to Pepin County Sheriff’s Department to Pepin County District Attorney.
