Bao Nguyen
Lion Dancing: An Ancient Art Form
For nearly two thousand years, one of the most iconic symbols of Lunar New Year has been the lion dance. The belief that it brings blessings of luck, prosperity and happiness also makes this...
Shoreline Community College and Vietnam’s “Auto”-Matic Partnership
Even though most people in Vietnam don’t have garages, cars are coming off the dealerships faster than you can say VROOM!
In the past few years, economic development has been rapid, the young population has...
Gregoire’s Budget Cuts Impact Minorities and the Low-Income
If Christine Gregoire were Santa Claus, the state of Washington has been very naughty indeed. When the governor released her proposed budget for the 2011-2013 biennium in December, a collective groan could be...
Cham American Muslim, A Triple Minority?
At a distance, the only stand-out feature about Asma Cham is her hijab – the head-covering that Muslim women wear as part of their religion.
For most people, this is the limit of their perception...
Lost in Translation: How the younger generation in America is losing its roots
Not many people would argue against the idea that language and culture are completely entwined. People like me, who have had to learn a second language, are especially well aware of the deep association...