by Kat Phan | Sep 6, 2020 | Blog, Civic Engagement
For our Labour Rights and Healthcare week of Vietnamese Advocacy Month in 2020, we reached out to UNAVSA alumni and community members who have are working in or studying various forms of healthcare—ranging from physical therapy, general medicine, pharmacy, and more—to...
by Ngoc-Lan Dinh | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog, Civic Engagement
A Piece by David Tran Me Too. Two words that broke a long silence showcasing compassion, empathy, and solidarity. Two words that also communicated to survivors: you are not alone. Two words that stated that society has a detrimental problem. While many learned of the...
by kimchung | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog, Civic Engagement
By Kevin Le “The headlines and issues are the same. Women’s leadership, capabilities, and role in society still remain questioned and berated. The only thing that has changed are the names of the women being targeted in these headlines.” Since 1987, March has been...
by kimchung | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog, Civic Engagement
Written by Jessica Truong Food is an important thing that we can enjoy from another culture. Food brings people from all over the world together. Food is the first thing that my mom offers to my friends when they come over. Food was also something that I was cautious...
by kimchung | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Civic Engagement
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...
by kimchung | Feb 20, 2019 | Blog, Civic Engagement
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...
