Bridges of Compassion – The Untold Stories of Asian Rescuers During the Holocaust: Pt3: Lieutenant Colonel Young Oak Kim – Resilience and Dedication Despite Discrimination

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January 10, 2025 by Hao Nguyen Growing up in Vietnam, my grandfather often shared stories with me as we sat together in the middle of his rice field. One afternoon, as the cicadas buzzed and the warm sunlight cast a golden glow over the fields, he told me about a...

Preserving Our Heritage: Embracing Our Diverse Ethnicities and Cultures

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January 8, 2025 by Hao Nguyen Living now in America has presented numerous academic and professional opportunities that have profoundly enriched my life. However, this transition has caused me to drift away from some cherished Vietnamese family practices and...

Hanukkah

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December 2024 By: Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Christmas 2024 coincides with the time of Hanukkah – Hebrew month of Kislev, when the ancient war the Maccabees had to fight, ended.  The Revolt There was strong Greek cultural and religious influence in the Land...

Preserving Our Heritage: Fostering Empathy and Understanding

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December 18, 2024 by Hao Nguyen I recently watched the Vietnamese news on facebook, where they highlighted a concerning trend: many children in Vietnam are increasingly speaking English over Vietnamese. They pointed out that the preference for English often leads to a...

Make the Commitment…No Longer a Bystander!

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by Dr. Susanna Kokkonen On December 15, 1944, eighty years ago, interesting things were happening on the warfront. A talented American conductor, trombone player and artist Glenn Miller flew toward France. He had already raised funds for US troops from October 1942...

Bridges of Compassion – The Untold Stories of Asian Rescuers During the Holocaust: Pt2, Ho Feng Shan: One Man’s Kindness Saves Thousands

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December 6, 2024 by Hao Nguyen When I moved to the United States four years ago as a Vietnamese-American student, it felt overwhelming, like trying to find my way in a vast, unfamiliar world. Adapting to a new culture taught me a lot about identity and the importance...