Nam. South. Annam. Đại Việt. Viet Nam. A name believed a compilation of Đại Việt and Annam and made mainstream in the 19th century of the Nguyễn Dynasty. This name has as Dr. Việt Thanh Nguyễn eloquently said more than once in his discussions, talks, and writings regarding Southeast Asia, the diasporas, and all entailed, been reduced to a War.
Continue reading “Viet Nam: More Than A “Footnote” In History Books Or A War”Series: Why I Do Not – In Between Spaces (Introduction)
I am introducing a new series on my blog. This series focuses on a piece addressing the question of “why I do not” do something. It is not written as ridicule of character for anyone who reads it or to whom it is most adjacent in experiences, but criticism of myself and lessons learned. Continue reading “Series: Why I Do Not – In Between Spaces (Introduction)”
Police Brutality: One of Many, Including Against Asian Americans
Sign of police brutality. Public domain.
Police brutality. For many marginalized communities, it is never a surprise when the news announces yet another incident where someone is injured or killed by a police officer. This is especially when the person shot and killed happens to be a person of color. Continue reading “Police Brutality: One of Many, Including Against Asian Americans”
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