“Today is a remarkable day. Today, we come together, as a global community, across continents, faiths and cultures, to renew our commitment to ending the AIDS pandemic – once and for all,” said Obama at a World AIDS Day event at George Washington University. Today marks the 33rd World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day isn't just about the 1.2 million Americans infected with this virus … [Read more...] about World AIDS Day: A Day of Education and Creativity
Model Minority: Into the Lives of VietAm Models
Asian Americans have the label "model minority" for good reason. We work hard, persist, and beat everyone at everything (or try to). Our Tiger parents often came to America with nothing, but in a few years time, they established a home with educated children and a stable lifestyle. Seeing that Asian Americans succeed in so many things - e.g. medicine, law, science, business, … [Read more...] about Model Minority: Into the Lives of VietAm Models
Counting Our Blessings and Sharing the Wealth
In light of the holidays, it is always good to receive a little reminder of how truly blessed we are. “La lanh dum la rach,” which literally translates to “the good leaves protect the worn,” is a Vietnamese proverb reminding us that there is always something each of us can do for those who are in need. I am sitting here in front of my laptop, cozy in my room on this day … [Read more...] about Counting Our Blessings and Sharing the Wealth
U.S. Challenges China’s Power in Pacific Region
The following is a post by Andrew Lam that first appeared in New America Media. See the original post here. When Italian fashion label Benetton photoshopped President Obama kissing China's General Secretary of the Communist Party, Hu Jintao, it aimed to shock. But its so-called “Unhate” ad campaign barely created a stir and evoked instead, as is evident by the recent … [Read more...] about U.S. Challenges China’s Power in Pacific Region
iStory: The New Rules of Swimming
iStory is a pilot project that empowers people with disabilities in Vietnam to tell their own story using social media. Equipped with only an iPod, participants tell their story through updates, pictures, and videos. See more stories at: go.onevietnam.org/istory/ “But the most significant derivation from the meaning of as ‘water’ is the concept of people who have gathered … [Read more...] about iStory: The New Rules of Swimming