The Rock in My Throat governance Khal Schneider

Khal Schneider

By reframing how tribes and Native organizations harness these technologies as a means to overcome colonial disconnections

It's cold where they live

But first she needs many special things: a dress

The Rock in My Throat governance Khal SchneiderAt first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school. In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it