In the Filipino culture, art and photography lack the support from our communities in which we place our focus towards health and business as careers. On the contrary, we are in dire need of careers that hold the values of creativity and critical thought to encourage new generations to be able to think freely and open-minded especially during a time of understanding serious global, political, and social issues of today. Photography as an art form provides a diverse lens of ex

Our very own Chopsticks Alley photojournalist, Jackie Huynh, went out to capture the climatic, unyielding spirit, and the formidable show of opposition and resistance at the 2018 Women's March this past Saturday. Jackie was in the midst of the marchers, feeling their energy, their anger, and their solidarity. "Who's the boss of girls? GIRLS ARE THE BOSS OF GIRLS!" What was the march like for you? "Being at the march itself is so different than watching it on TV. You get to be

Vietnamese parents are strict when it comes to education. They have good reasons to be strict when it comes to their kids. Many parents do not want to see their kids go through what they went through as immigrants. They don’t want their kids to know what it feels like to be truly poor. Education is an important factor; without an education, parents believe their children would not be able to get good jobs. Without good jobs how will kids support themselves in the future? On t

For the second generation Vietnamese-Americans, the remnants of the Vietnam War can be seen through documented pictures, ones that were capt

The opening reception will take place on June 25 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center. Refreshments will be available and it open to all. The photography exhibit expresses the beauty of Vietnam and the merging of the photographer's culture into the American culture. It is a rich, colorful and black and white portrayal of his heritage and identity through the lens of his camera. Purchase his photographs to support the children from disadvantaged family and disab