Written by Kent Tong Several years ago, I randomly thought, “Why are so many Asian cuisines expected to be cheap in America, but white foods are considered more prestigious?” Think about it: If you wanted to celebrate a special occasion, you’d go to a 4-star French restaurant, but if you wanted something after a long day’s work, you’d…
In a previous article, UNAVSA talked about the dangers of omitting historical context from school textbooks and curriculum. The misconception that Canada faces little to no racial and cultural tensions, especially in comparison to its neighboring country the U.S., is a result of this intentional exclusion. Canada often totes the fact that it was a safe…
Black History Month has been officially recognized in the U.S. since 1976 and in Canada since 2008 as a month to celebrate the role and contributions of the Black community in North American history, most notably during the events of the Civil Rights Movement demanding equal treatment. Oftentimes schools and other government institutions concentrate on…
Welcome to our new monthly music discovery project. The purpose of this project is to curate a monthly playlist that explores Vietnamese music. In these playlists, songs (and themes) are submitted to the curator for addition or chosen by the curator based on the monthly theme. These playlists can be shared and embedded using the open…
Written by Austin Le With Tết, or Lunar New Year, coming up, many members take part in visiting family, attending parties, and of course, eating yummy food. Have you ever wondered where does that food come from? I remember growing up, my parents drove me to various houses, hidden away in suburbs, where they’d pay…