Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
There are moments in history when a nation changes the course of another people’s destiny. For more than 2 million Vietnamese Americans, America became that place. Fifty-one years ago, many of us arrived with little more than hope. Some came with a small suitcase. Some came with nothing at all. […]
Almost every parent has, at one time or another, raised their voice or physically disciplined a child. When we think of domestic violence, we often picture a husband abusing his wife. Yet domestic violence also includes parents who abuse their children. In developed countries such as the United States, child […]
Every June, as Father’s Day approaches, I feel a quiet ache in my heart—a silence that no greeting card or family brunch can ever quite fill. It’s not because I don’t celebrate Father’s Day now. I do. I have a family of my own, and I am a father. My […]
Just like his wife—who might be called Mom, Mama, Mẹ, Má, or Mẫu—he, too, goes by many names: Dad, Daddy, Papa, Ba, Bố, Tía, Thầy, or Cậu. No matter the name, he is that one irreplaceable figure whose presence gives true meaning to the sacred union of marriage. Without him, […]
Perhaps the greatest loss a person can experience is the death of a loved one. We are born from dust and eventually return to dust and ashes. Whether one believes that God has called a soul home or that the deceased is being reborn into another life according to Buddhist […]
Standing before Vietnam Veterans Memorial, my hands trembled slightly as I traced the cold black granite with my fingers. Fifty-one years have passed since the war ended, yet in this silent place, time disappeared. The names carved into the Wall were no longer letters etched in stone—they became faces, voices, […]
“Sometimes, a warm cup of tea is more than just a beverage — it is memory, peace, and shared stories.” Every year on May 21, the world celebrates International Tea Day, officially recognized by the United Nations as a day to honor the cultural, economic, and social significance of tea […]
Each second Sunday in May, the world slows down a little to say “Thank you, Mom.” We send flowers, write heartfelt notes, book brunches, and post sentimental tributes online. But beyond the chocolates and greeting cards lies a history rooted in grief, peace, and a daughter’s deep devotion to her […]
What It Really Means: Every May 5th, the vibrant sounds of mariachi bands, the scent of sizzling tacos, and the whirl of folkloric skirts fill streets across the United States. But what exactly is Cinco de Mayo, and why is it celebrated so widely outside of Mexico—especially in American cities […]
With more than 2.3 million Vietnamese immigrants living across all 50 U.S. states, the Vietnamese-American community reflects every level of economic reality. Some have built successful businesses and achieved great wealth. Others still rely on public assistance, food benefits, or struggle with housing insecurity. Yet despite those differences, many share […]