Most people still don't know what Agent Orange is. Of those that do know about the issue, many think it's a problem of the past. However, the effects of Agent Orange is still felt by millions of people and their children today. The chemical have been shown to cause serious skin diseases as well as a vast variety of cancers in the lungs, larynx, and prostate. (Read: … [Read more...] about Awareness: Agent Orange Day on August 10th, 2011
American Apparel Selling Vietnamese Straw Hats
Yes, really. The Vietnamese straw hat is selling for $15 online at American Apparel under "Conical Asian Hat." For those of you not familiar with American Apparel, they are an clothing company based in LA with a decidedly "hipster" brand. They cater to the 20's to 30's crowd. Forbes wrote about the new item being in American Apparel's store. Apparently the hat has been in … [Read more...] about American Apparel Selling Vietnamese Straw Hats
30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival Call for Submissions
The Center for Asian American Media is busy preparing for the 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. They're currently holding open calls for film submissions (details below). We at VTP believe this is a great opportunity for both established and aspiring filmmakers to be recognized by a large audience, so we urge all with an interest to submit their … [Read more...] about 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival Call for Submissions
Video Mondays: Vietnam Moto Beep Beep
As we've written about in the past, as a number Vietnamese people move from barely-getting-by to money-to-spare status, one of the first areas they're likely to pour their extra money into is the automobile industry. This can mean anything from upgrading from a motorbike to a car, or embellishing the modes of transportation they already have. "Vietnam Moto Beep Beep" by Rob … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Vietnam Moto Beep Beep
What You Should Know About Hepatitis B
[July 28, 2011 is the first World Health Organization-sponsored World Hepatitis Day. Asian Americans are disproportionally at risk for Hepatitis B in particular, reported NPR in 2010. To spread greater awareness of this issue, VTP is re-sharing this article by Jennie Le from earlier this year -- ed.] When I was a child, I lost someone close due to the compromising effects of … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Hepatitis B