The Mong and the Hmong

The Mong came to the United States (U.S.) in 1975. Today, they reside in almost every state in the U.S., yet many people remain unaware of who they are. Due to the lack of written information about the Mong, people always refer to them as Hmong. For this reason, this article is written to provide information, educate the public, discuss the rationale behind their migration to the United States, and clarify common misunderstandings and misconceptions about the Mong and the Hmong. In addition, this article aims to inform the general public about the misinformation, miseducation, and misrepresentation of the Mong, as well as the consequences they face in the U.S., and provide suggestions for inclusion. The authors will shed light on the Mong and the Hmong, so that the Mong themselves, the general public, and service providers will have a true picture of the Mong people.