Posts tagged Asian American
A Vietnamese-American Perspective on the Intergenerational Effects of the Vietnam War
A Vietnamese-American Perspective on the Intergenerational Effects of the Vietnam War

In 2020, I collaborated with filmmaker Lauren Anders Brown on a documentary titled “The War Less Travelled”. In it, I share my family’s journey in opening up for the first time about the effects of the Vietnam War on our lives, beginning to address its history and trauma.

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Asian American Women: Why Their Stories Matter
Asian American Women: Why Their Stories Matter

Mallory and I grabbed lunch today. Mallory is a PhD student. She listened with such an open heart and mind. She validated my lived experiences with such ease and empathy, for she has a similar background. Today in my early 30s, I realized that I have never swapped stories with another Asian American woman before.

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