PURPOSE:
HASA is starting our first Photo Booth Campaign. In a predominantly White institution, rarely do people collectively organize with other Hmong American students in our classes because there are few compared to the total population of the student body. The Hmong American community has made great strides at UW-Madison. Hmong people are the largest Asian American community in Wisconsin and
at UW-Madison. Also, Hmong is the most commonly spoken language after Spanish in Wisconsin alone. In addition, we have been committed to a Hmong American Studies track at UW-Madison. Additionally, this year will mark the 40th year of the arrival of Hmong Americans here in America! This is definitely something to celebrate. With the momentum of movements occurring, this photo booth campaign hopes to unite all Hmong American students and staff, regardless of our clan, socioeconomic status, origin of birth, hometown/cities, academic standing, and etc. OUR stories must be heard. We are more than refugee numbers listed on a plaque. We are more than a statistic to show diversity on campus. We are not the “Model Minority.”
And we are not inferior. We are leaders. Mentors. We are ________
~Description Courtesy of Jackie N. Yang
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Come to a HASA event where the HASA Photo Campaign photo booth is announced to take place and get your picture taken and message out! Otherwise you can submit a photo by:
1) Copy and Paste the Impressum (verbal contract allowing HASA to use and display your photo, found at the bottom of the "about" section) in a Facebook message to the HASA Photo Campaign along with your picture
2) clicking LIKE on this page.
**All Facebook submission must include the Impressum. Submissions not sent with the impressum will not published or used. Lastly, this campaign is open to everyone; you do not have to be a UW - Madison student to be involved so get involved and spread the word! MESSAGES: On whiteboards, express your Hmong American identity, pride, struggles, and inspirations. How can HASA advocate and support our Hmong American student body and community? What are your goals as a Hmong American scholar? Always remember that our stories and experiences are important in order to become better community leaders. If you do not want your face shown publicly, feel free to take a picture of your message. Do what makes you feel comfortable
