Oral History Interview: Fue Vue (1287)

Abstract

Fue Vue is a young, gay Hmong man who grew up and lives in the La Crosse Area. He speaks of balancing his Hmong identity and his gay identity. His parents are described as being traditional and unaccepting of his gay identity. He is seen as ruining his family's reputation and gayness is seen as a disease. He has strong support with his siblings and friends. Fue speaks of GALAXY, a youth program at the La Crosse LGBTQ Community Center. Although he does not identify as being active in the LGBTQ community, this interview provides a scan of LGBTQ life in La Crosse.