Documentary: “Strings, Drums and Dreams” Posted on May 21, 2017July 20, 2021 by Jamal Perry Working full time, soon to be a father, and being the lead singer of a band, one man from Milwaukee chases the dream of becoming a professional musician. Listen to an interview with the documentarian, Jamal Perry, and then watch the insightful video.
“I am Hmoob” Posted on April 26, 2015April 26, 2015 by Jamal Perry UWM student Tracy Young speaks with Media Milwaukee reporter Jamal Perry about the recent I am Hmoob event she helped organize on campus to celebrate Hmong culture. Read the story on the event here.
Vietnamese Student Association Reforms at UW-Milwaukee Posted on April 18, 2015April 18, 2015 by Jamal Perry Listen to leaders explain why they restarted the Vietnamese Student Association at UW-Milwaukee. Jamal Perry reports. (you can read a previous print story on this topic here.)
“I Am Hmoob” Posted on April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 by Jamal Perry It wasn’t a calm and quiet Saturday night in the union on April 4. Because the ballroom was home to Hmong Student Association’s second annual “I am Hmoob.” The cultural program showcased a variety of performances, as well traditional Hmong dancing, and singing. Over 100 people were in attendance for the event including students, community […]
Vietnamese Students Move Student Org from Marquette to UW-Milwaukee Posted on March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 by Jamal Perry Raffles, free food, music, and a crowd of over 30 students, staff and alumni filled a classroom in Bolton hall March 4 for the Vietnamese Student Association’s first general meeting of the semester as the student organization has switched from Marquette to the UW-Milwaukee campus. UWM sophomore Tommy Nguyen, who is also VSA’s current president, […]