"For Hmoob Daughters Who Are Unloved"

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Written By Pagnia Xiong

Recently, I saw this image floating on my Facebook newsfeed, and I couldn't help but continue sharing it. This is truly, unapologetically me.

My mom can attest to it.
My four sisters can confirm it.
My dad will sure as heck agree.
But most importantly, I know this to be me.
But it wasn't always so simple to own this.

"Everytime you tell the truth, it just clears the field for others to tell the truth. And then the truth gets bigger and bigger." - Glennon Doyle Melton

THANK YOU to Doua AmaiRizar for telling, & sharing the truth. Liberation is what I felt from reading this piece, and I'm sure many other Hmong daughters did as well. THANK YOU for sharing your light so that we can share ours too, truthfully and unapologetically.

Dream BIG,
Pagnia

Pagnia Xiong

Pagnia Xiong is an internationally recognized Hmong-American singer, actor, and creative producer. A self-taught artist, Pagnia has spent nearly two decades using her music to empower women, promote self-love, and inspire the pursuit of dreams. Her albums and performances have reached hundreds of thousands worldwide, and she's made history as the first Hmong-American female music artist to perform at a major U.S. league sporting event. Beyond music, Pagnia is an accomplished actor, making her main stage debut with Theater Mu to critical acclaim. She recently headlined her first solo concert at the Ordway and launched a Hmong Music Mentorship program in 2025.

http://www.pagniaxiong.com
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