Nguyen Cao Ky, a former leader of South Vietnam, has passed away in Malaysia where he was receiving treatment for respiratory complications, according to his family members. Nguyen Cao Ky served as both a general in the air force and as South Vietnam's vice president under Nguyen Van Thieu. He was a controversial figure during and after his leadership; while in service he was … [Read more...] about Nguyen Cao Ky, Former General and Vice President of South Vietnam, Passes Away
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Happily Ever After for Some, Exploitation at Gunpoint for Others
Some people come to the I Do! I Do! Wedding Boutique in Flagstaff, Arizona to have their dream weddings realized as they embark on a new married life. Others come to the boutique with equal aspirations of a new, better start as migrants to America, only to have their lives threatened at gunpoint under labor extortion. Following two years of investigations, federal authorities … [Read more...] about Happily Ever After for Some, Exploitation at Gunpoint for Others
Freedom From Fear Awards: Fighting School Violence, Asian Immigrants Find Their Voice
The following is a post by Anjana Sundaram that appeared in New America Media. View the original post here. NAM EDITOR'S NOTE: The newly established Freedom From Fear Award recognizes people who put aside their fear of immigration laws and made a significant impact on immigrants and refugees. This is the last of six articles profiling some of the awardees. For a complete list … [Read more...] about Freedom From Fear Awards: Fighting School Violence, Asian Immigrants Find Their Voice
Video Mondays: The Mountain Midwives of Vietnam
VTP writers and readers often discuss the Vietnamese American experience, the difficulties we face navigating between two cultures. We ponder questions like, What traditions from the homeland should we preserve? What customs of our adoptive homes we do absorb as our own? To what extent does our cultural identity define our individual identity? These questions are likewise … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: The Mountain Midwives of Vietnam
Gathering of Literary Talents: Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud to Discuss Vietnamese American Literature and Identity Tomorrow in SF
Hey bookworms and literature lovers (and non-readers too, why not?), Vietnamese American authors Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud will be discussing Vietnamese American literature, identity and California tomorrow, July 14, in San Francisco. This is a free event at The Book Smith, 1644 Haight Street. It starts at 7:30, so mark your calendar and set your … [Read more...] about Gathering of Literary Talents: Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud to Discuss Vietnamese American Literature and Identity Tomorrow in SF