Written by: Dr. Brian V. Xiong
Paperback, 176 pages, 6x9, 2019
ISBN: 978-1-64410-007-3
A CLAN OF OUR OWN is a labor of the author's passion to discover the coming out experiences and stories of gay Hmong men with the hope that it will provide insight to help Hmong parents better understand their gay sons or clan members.
The collection of stories in “A Clan of Our Own” shed greater light on the experiences of gay Hmong men, their coming out experiences, and the struggles they face daily in their lives. It was written with the hope that both mainstream and Hmong communities are better equipped to assist and understand the strengths and needs of this minority group within a minority.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr. Brian V. Xiong is a professor with expertise in Ethnic Studies and Hmong Studies. As a Hmong American author, scholar, researcher, and higher education professional, he brings extensive experience to his work. His research covers a range of interdisciplinary fields, such as Multicultural and Ethnic Studies, Asian American and Critical Hmong Studies, Counseling and Student Personnel, College Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, and Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Higher Education. Dr. Xiong has demonstrated leadership in education and administration, striving for excellence and innovation in teaching, student success, institutional equity, inclusion, and multicultural professional development across campus. He is a former Page Scholar, Wallin Scholar, Cornwell Scholar, Diversity & Equity Champion, Chief Diversity Officer & Affirmative Action Director, and an Advisory Chief Diversity Officer for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity. He serves on the Executive Board of various diverse community service and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Xiong earned a bachelor’s degree in Justice Administration and Sociology from Southwest Minnesota State University, a master’s degree in Multicultural and Ethnic Studies from Minnesota State University-Mankato, and a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), also from MSU-Mankato.