The original post can be found here. A few years ago, my father, a former naval officer in the South Vietnamese Army, developed liver cancer. The diagnosis followed decades of struggle with Hepatitis C, a viral infection he contracted through a blood transfusion during the war. A liver transplant saved his life. More than two years since the operation, and my father’s life … [Read more...] about Agent Orange Studies Overlook Vietnamese Americans
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Young Woman Aged Fifty Years From Mysterious Skin Condition
Vietnamese doctors are trying to make sense of what has happened to the appearance of Nguyen Thi Phuong, a 26-year-old woman from Ben Tre, VN, who seems to have aged decades over just a few years. In 2008, Nguyen suffered from a severe allergic reaction to seafood that kept her itching and scratching, even in her sleep. Unable to afford more costly medications, she initially … [Read more...] about Young Woman Aged Fifty Years From Mysterious Skin Condition
Is Bánh Mì the New Burrito?
Chipotle thinks so. Last month, Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. opened a new restaurant concept called ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen in Washington D.C.’s DuPont Circle. Inspired by cuisines from Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, ShopHouse serves up bánh mì, noodle bowls, and rice bowls using the “Chipotle model,” where customers move along a cafeteria-style line … [Read more...] about Is Bánh Mì the New Burrito?
Jacqueline Nguyen, First Vietnamese American to be Nominated as US Federal District Judge
It is no surprise that the Vietnamese-American community has always been affiliated with political activism. Despite the diverse political parties and organizations that our community is aligned to, politics has always been deeply rooted in our culture, thus enriching our community to be both politically conscious and aware. As a result, the Vietnamese American community is … [Read more...] about Jacqueline Nguyen, First Vietnamese American to be Nominated as US Federal District Judge
“Racist” Bake Sale Questions Fairness of Affirmative Action [Op-Ed]
Below is an op-ed by Olivia Hoang in response to a bake sale by UC Berkeley students that gives discounts based on your race. The opinions expressed are that of Olivia's and does not necessarily reflect that of VTP. Recently, a Republican club at Cal held a bake sale opposing affirmative action, leading student senators to vote on de-funding clubs that exhibit discriminatory … [Read more...] about “Racist” Bake Sale Questions Fairness of Affirmative Action [Op-Ed]