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Mee Moua: From refugee to senator
“I always knew I was a political animal, not a political junkie,” says Senator Mee Moua, Minnesota’s majority whip. She proved that claim when she became the first Hmong American legislator in U.S. history and the first Asian American woman elected to Minnesota state office in 2002.
FILED UNDER CATEGORIES: Around Town 2005, Hmong Series, Video 2005, Aug 20, 2005
 
Little 'Asian Annie' wins hearts, roles
After playing the role of Annie hundreds of times, 12-year-old Isabella Dawis is recognized as the "Asian Annie” in the Twin Cities.
FILED UNDER CATEGORIES: , Around Town 2005, Video 2005, Aug 20, 2005
 
The rap on Jin
Jin Au-Yeung is the only Asian American hip-hop artist to sign with a major record label. The 23-year-old recently gave a free concert for the Asian American Journalists Association at First Avenue Club. AAJALink caught up with the rapper.
FILED UNDER CATEGORIES: , Convention Events 2005, Video 2005, Aug 20, 2005
 
Audio commentary: A tonic for Jin
Jin the rapper is talented. Jin the packaged superstar never had a chance in the music industry.
FILED UNDER CATEGORIES: , Audio 2005, Opinion 2005, Aug 20, 2005
 
Walking around the Walker
A photo tour of the Walker Art Center and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
FILED UNDER CATEGORIES: , Around Town 2005, Photogallery 2005, Aug 20, 2005
 
Cultural notes
The qeej (khaen), a traditional Hmong instrument, is commonly played at funeral wakes. Three times a week, a group of about 20 students gather at the Hmong Cultural Center to preserve their tradition. Here's Aranvihn Thor's story.
FILED UNDER CATEGORIES: , Hmong Series, Aug 20, 2005
 
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