Laotian Daughters

Kerry Viengvilai
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This paper resonated with me because I am Laotian/Khmer and I am from Richmond, CA. The organizations they wrote about I knew many of them because several of my peers and adult relatives were apart of them. The author did a great job in alluding to the positive side of these resources, while still proposing it's urgency to find more resources.

Many time time it is not seen how these first and second generational youths are assimilating, especially the groups that have migrated after the Vietnam War. Small ethnic groups like Mien and Khmu do not have the upper hand in socio-political awareness. Many of these youth have parents who do not know the English language or even the government system.

Spaces like APEN and LOP is a place needed for these youth to grow together and build as a leader because some may feel shy to do so. These daughters are researching propositions and community proposals and choosing the most needed resources to help the whole Richmond community. I went to Richmond High School and a huge problem was not having enough academic counselors. We had about 2 active counselors who handled 1700 students. We could not receive the bare minimum of quality education.

Nonetheless, I think it is important for smaller ethnic Asian groups to have a comfortable organization that will guide them to understanding the community around them, and the community that is external. They remain informed, which can help the next generation to catch up.
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Monkey Dance Question:
I identify cultural resistance within the movie when two of the boys who care about "suping up cars" are messing around and joking within the line. They were suppose to listen and stand still for the dance, but instead, they resistance subtly to their Cambodian culture.