"I Love Yous are for White People" is a book title that invites a comedic undertone. However, upon reading the book, you'll find it is far from a one line quip about asian culture but a deep, and often painful, story about an immigrant family struggling to belong in a new world. The book is a memoir by Lac Su, who escaped from Vietnam as a young child with his family. The … [Read more...] about I Love Yous are for White People
Ketsana Aftermath: Fears of Disease Outbreak Mounting
Though the attention of the media often focuses on direct impact of natural disasters, like the number killed or houses destroyed, less attention is given to after effects. Often times, the destruction that comes after a disaster, such as disease, famine, job losses, and depletion of natural resources, can be much more devastating than the direct impact of the disaster … [Read more...] about Ketsana Aftermath: Fears of Disease Outbreak Mounting
Typhoon Ketsana Devastates Philippines, Vietnam
Floods caused by Typhoon Ketsana have killed 246 people in the Philippines, and that number is expected to rise according to officials. The Typhoon has caused the heaviest rain in over 40 years in the Philippines and reaches wind speed of around 120km per hour. To put into perspective, Stephen Anderson, the United Nations World Food Program's country director in Manila, … [Read more...] about Typhoon Ketsana Devastates Philippines, Vietnam
Influential Vietnamese: Betty Nguyen, CNN Anchor
Vietnamese people have made important contributions to society in business, politics, media, sports and culture. We want to recognize some of the most influential members of our community. Betty Nguyen anchors CNN's Newroom program, making her one of the most public Vietnamese figures. Ms. Nguyen made her mark in American journalism by winning countless awards: Associated … [Read more...] about Influential Vietnamese: Betty Nguyen, CNN Anchor
Mua Vu Lan Marrow Drive
Hiep Huu Nguyen from TeamAnh sent us the following about Mua Vu Lan Marrow Drive, an important push to get more Vietnamese Americans to register as marrow donors: Mua Vu Lan is Vietnamese Mother’s Day and is an important Buddhist holiday. It is a time to express appreciations to your parents, and especially to your mother. In short, Mua Vu Lan is a celebration of the … [Read more...] about Mua Vu Lan Marrow Drive