Korean Culture Club event celebrated as part of API Heritage Month. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter Authentic Korean snacks, language lessons, and a chance to have their names written in the Hangul script drew students to the Korean Culture Club’s “Taste of Korea” on Apr. 21. As part of CSUDH’s celebration of Asian and Pacific […]
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API film screenings examine sustainability, life in diaspora
Documentaries “Zero Waste” and “The Empathizer” offer insights on resilience, sustainability, and experiences of Asian communities. By Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporter Two documentaries screened at CSUDH this month explored the ties between environment, heritage, and survival—offering reflections on Asian identity and the lived experiences of diaspora communities. The screenings on Apr. 21 and Apr. 23 […]
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Fall of Saigon at 50: panel talks survival, cultural preservation
Vietnamese American scholars, artists, and organizers reflect on migration, memory, and the future of their community. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor The Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War and sparked a mass exodus of Vietnamese refugees. Many fled by boat or on foot, risking their lives […]
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Toros let their talents shine at A.P.IDOL
Student performance competition hosted by the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center as part of API Heritage Month. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month kicked off at CSUDH with a series of campus events, including the second annual “A.P.IDOL Talent Night”—a student performance competition hosted by the Asian & […]