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My Community: The Vietnamese American Community

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My Community: The Vietnamese American Community

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Many immigrants arrived to America from Vietnam during and after the war. This caused Vietnamese Americans to bond together to preserve cultural identities and heritage in their communities.

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Program in a minute-ish: Vietnam: Culture, Social Change, and Development

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Living in America has shifted the culture away from the more traditional view that our parents and grandparents brought over. Vietnamese Americans are finding themselves experiencing American culture in a way that the older generations may not respect or understand. This is causing a shift in how Vietnamese Americans are behaving and identifying in today's society.

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Living in Two Cultures | American Experience | PBS

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Andrew Lam, a California-based journalist, short story writer, and National Public Radio commentator shares his thoughts on Vietnam and America.

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Climate change has impacted the Vietnamese American community in many ways. Many immigrant families are in the fishing business, and the changing conditions threatens a lot of family's livelihoods.

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Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s tradition of making fish sauce

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Climate change and overfishing are making it harder to catch the anchovies essential to the condiment that underlies so much of Vietnam and southeast Asia’s food.

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The U.S. economy and capitalism have influenced the Vietnamese American community a lot. Many came as refugees to chase the American dream and built stability by running small businesses like nail salons and restaurants. Over time there were more people who moved into professional jobs like healthcare and tech.

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Vietnamese Refugees’ View on the American Dream - Pepperdine Graphic

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Vietnamese refugees reflect back on their experiences and memories of leaving their homes to avoid an imminent Communist takeover after the Vietnam War. While coming to a foreign land, the United States, Hung Le, Tuan Hoang and Kat Le’s parents all experienced the American Dream first-hand.

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Many Vietnamese Americans have trouble with health and safety services in the U.S. because of language and not enough culturally-sensitive care. This makes it harder to get good healthcare and shows how social issues affect health and why community help is needed.

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Providing Culturally Respectful Care for Seriously Ill Vietnamese Americans

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Vietnamese Americans are a heterogeneous population with a rich, shared experience and historical and cultural influences from Asia and Europe. Societal upheaval resulting from the Vietnam War and varied immigration patterns to the U.S. and levels…

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Education helps create more opportunities but also shows unfairness for many Vietnamese American families that pursue education to improve their lives. Problems like poor school funding, language issues, and lack of support make it tough for some students. Sometimes schools tend to erase culture or make it harder for students to express their heritage.

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Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for Asian American Children and Youth in the Era of COVID-19 | Society for Research in Child Development SRCD

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(1) In this brief, we use “Asian American” to refer to individuals of Asian descent living in the United States.

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Religion is important in the Vietnamese American community and has been a big part in the way to handle social change. It gives people support and a sense of belonging, especially during tough times like moving to a new country. Places like churches and temples help bring the community together.

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From Surviving to Thriving: Once Refugees, Vietnamese Catholics Make Up Vibrant Part of US Church Today

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About 700,000 strong, Vietnamese-American Catholics are working to pass their faith and culture on to the next generation.

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Social movements have helped the Vietnamese American community by bringing attention to problems like pollution and unsafe neighborhoods. Some community members work together to ask for cleaner air and water, showing how unfair it is that environmental issues affect certain groups more.

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Through the Eyes of a Grassroots Leader: How the Asian American Community Reclaims Its Voice in Environmental Justice

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For Asian American communities everywhere, this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month could not be celebrated at a more significant or relevant moment.

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Globalization has made it easier for Vietnamese Americans to stay connected with Vietnam, but it has also created some new problems within the community. Older generations who came as refugees often struggle with language and technology, which makes it harder for them to get help or find information. Younger Vietnamese Americans usually have better access to education, jobs, and the internet. This difference between generations can make it hard to relate about the new culture they are experiencing in America.

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Many Vietnamese American families see education as the key to success, but not everyone has the same experience. Older immigrants often couldn’t go to college, while younger generations are now attending top schools. Also, the "model minority" label hides real problems like stress, mental health issues, and unfair access to good education.

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World Languages and Literatures | Portland State University

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Vietnamese - Heritage | Portland State University

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Our Vietnamese courses are designed for students who have a background in the Vietnamese language or who have a connection to its culture. Both heritage speakers and English-only speakers are welcome. Classroom activities accommodate all ability levels and backgrounds in an interactive environment of speaking, reading and writing. Learn about Vietnamese history, politics, art, and culture through reading, lectures, poetry, film, and experiences in the Portland Vietnamese community.

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Vietnamese Americans have had a complicated history with health care and government services. War trauma, refugee struggles, and language issues have made it harder, especially for older adults. During COVID-19, many faced poor access to care and were hit hard by misinformation. Trust in public health is also low for some, shaped by past experiences with the communist governments. Now, there are local clinics and culturally aware doctors that have started to help fill the gap.

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This past Sunday, we had our Winter 2024 Health Fair! Thank you to each… | Vietnamese Community Health at UCLA

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This past Sunday, we had our Winter 2024 Health Fair! Thank you to each provider and volunteer who came out and dedicated their time and service to our Health Fair. We were able to serve 185 patients!

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How Vietnamese Americans deal with change depends a lot on their age, gender, class, immigration status, and language skills. Older refugees often struggle with English, using technology, or getting health care, which makes it harder for them to benefit from things like globalization. Younger Vietnamese Americans who were born in the U.S. usually have more access to educational and digital tools, but they may feel over pressured to succeed and balance the older traditions with the new emerging culture. Women often take on caregiving roles, especially for older family members, which can limit their time for school or work. These differences show that not everyone in the community experiences change the same way.

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How second-gen Vietnamese Americans are healing from the Vietnam War

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A wave of young Vietnamese Americans is reverse migrating to Vietnam and reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.