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 ask them about their experiences of racial inequity in the field: Thu-Mai Nguyen, physical…
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 #MeToo movement when Alyssa Milano’s tweet swept across the country…
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 declared as National Women’s History Month in the U.S. (October in Canada), where…
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 to bring to school as a…
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…
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…