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RESOURCES

The page is designed to educate, connect communities, and inspire change with stories, news, and insights.
Below are just a few resources to explore. 

VIETNAMESE IMMIGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES

When Vietnamese boat arrivals escalated dramatically in 1979, with more than 54,000 arrivals in June alone, boat 'pushbacks' became routine and thousands of Vietnamese may have perished at sea as a result.

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Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

VIETNAMESE REFUGEE CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES

There were virtually no Vietnamese students in American elementary or secondary schools before 1975. Growing up in America has been difficult for the children of refugees. As a group, they were uprooted from their homeland under frequently violent and traumatic circumstances.

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Source: Teaching Tolerance

VIETNAMESE IMMIGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES

The Vietnamese immigrant population has grown significantly since 1975, roughly doubling every decade between 1980 and 2000, and then increasing 26 percent in the 2000s. In 2017, more than 1.3 million Vietnamese resided in the United States, accounting for 3 percent of the nation’s 44.5 million.

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Source: Migration Policy Institute

READ MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY

How the End of the Vietnam War Led to a Refugee Crisis

The fall of Saigon in April 1975 marked the close of the war, but also the beginning of one of the largest and longest refugee crises in history.

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Source: History Channel, A&E Television Networks, LLC.

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FIGHTING XENOPHOBIA AND ADDRESSING ANTI-ASIAN RACISM

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Anti-Asian discrimination and hate crimes root back to our early history, and in the latest news there's been an uptick in Anti-Asian hate crimes, particularly targeting elderly Asian Americans. It is important to fight against this incessant racism, and be vocal about the lives that are currently at risk.

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WATCH, READ, & SHARE

  • Asian Americans: The history of identity, contributions, and challenges experienced by Asian Americans. (PBS, 5-part documentary series)

  • The Vietnam War: A film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novice. (PBS, 18-hour documentary series)

  • 'We are crying out to help.' Actors, activists sounding alarm on surging attacks against Asian Americans (MSNBC, video)

  • The long history of US racism against Asian Americans, from 'yellow peril' to 'model minority' to the 'Chinese virus' (The Conversation, article) 

  • America's long history of scapegoating its Asian citizens (National Geographic, article)

  • Asian American Racial Justice Toolkit (APALA)

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REPORT HATE CRIME INCIDENTS

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BE AN ALLY & STAND UP TO HATE

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HELP ORGANIZE COMMUNITIES, HELP OTHERS VOTE 

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

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OTHER RESOURCES

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If there are any other mental health resources or AAPI organizations you'd like us to champion, email Jackie Reed at jackie@vietnameseboatpeople.org.

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REFUGEE RELIEF SERVICES SPOTLIGHTS

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We'd like to spotlight some of our partners helping to support today's refugee community. We encourage you to explore their volunteer opportunities or donate to our universal cause!

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Reestablish Richmond (ReR)

 

Multicultural Refugee Coalition 

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Miry's List â€‹

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Hearts and Homes for Refugees (HHR)

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Migrant Center of NY

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GirlForward

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San Diego Refugee Tutoring â€‹

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Vickery Trading

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