Lao mural unveiled in Chicago

Congratulations to Chantala Kommanivanh. He and his students recently unveiled their 2016 summer mural project in conjunction with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago. The mural will be installed at their offices in Uptown, Chicago.

Lao American Theater Artist featured in Asians Doing Everything

Asians Doing Everything recently highlighted the work of theater artist Samson Syharath in Portland Oregon. We're looking forward to hearing more from him in the future. Will he become as well known as Lidet Viravong, Ova Saopeng, Leilaini Chan, Kulap Vilaysack, or K.P. Phagnasay? Only time will tell!

Souvankham Thammavongsa up for The Journey Prize

The Journey Prize announced a rare “double double” this year. Congratulations to Souvankham Thammavongsa on having a second story longlisted for the 2016 Journey Prize! Her story “Paris” was first published by Ricepaper. Her story “Mani Pedi” first appeared in Puritan Magazine.