Minnesota Women’s Press editor Mikki Morrissette talked with magazine columnist Ellie Krug on her “Ellie 2.0” show on AM950 progressive

After my first performance, the tightness around my heart began to release. I realized life is not about being trapped in fear.

I would be lying if I said I want to see things return to what they were before COVID-19.

Right now, I am feeling a need to be more in a survival mode, to help my family, with knowledge passed down.

To me, Hmonglish is part of a revolution that keeps music evolving.

It is comforting to look on stage and see people who look like you playing music that has been deemed unconventional for Black artists to play.