Vang Pobzeb

Dr. Vang Pobzeb was a Hmong American dedicated to Hmong rights and recognitions. He was born in Laos on July 12, 1957 and died of a heart attack in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 23, 2005. He received his Ph.D at the University of Denver. He was recognized post-humously on September 22, 2005 by the Wisconsin Senate for his work in bridging the Hmong community. [" [http://libcd.law.wisc.edu/~draftingrecords/2005/senate/Senate%20Joint%20Resolutions/2005%20SJR%20037/(%2301)%20SJR-37/05-3667_1.pdf 2005 Senate Joint Resolution 37] ." September 22, 2005.] .

Notable Achievements

Vang Pobzeb was responsible for the United Nations's recognition of Hmong as the proper term for the Hmong people. Additionally, he testified on numerous occasions on the Hmong genocide in Laos. [" [http://waysandmeans.house.gov/hearings.asp?formmode=view&id=532 Lao Human Rights Council letter to Ways and Means Subcommittee] ." April 9, 2003.] . Vang Pobzeb also published numerous papers related to contemporary Hmong issues. His work was among the earliest Hmong scholarly publishings in the United States.

Vang Pobzeb founded the Hmong American United Students Association in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in April 1981. In September 1986, he was appointed to form and chair the Hmong Council Education Committee.

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