May, 2022 - Gom Benn Scholarship Fund

Portraits of Wong Kim Ark from immigration documents.

The Legacy of Wong Kim Ark

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Post published:May 30, 2022
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You've probably never heard of Wong Kim Ark. I read a lot of stories for Asia American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month before stumbling across a mention of him. But…

Lo Bak Go white, steamed version, and pan-fried (inset)

Lo Bak Go or Turnip Cake

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Post published:May 26, 2022
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Lo Bak Go This year, Apple killed the iPod after 20 years. It was a reminder that genius isn't always the first leap, but sometimes that next leap or even…

The 1950 Census aided Brian Wong in his search for informtion about his grandfather Chang Wing Wong, left, and his partners Lung Yuen Hoi, and Shoo Tan Wong.

Census Provides Snapshot in Time

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Post published:May 26, 2022
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How to Search the 1950 U.S. Census. On April 1, 2022, the National Archives unveiled the personal data of 151 million Americans from the 1950 Census – 72 years after…

Jade Wu launched InspirLang to teach Chinese including Taishanese. She says, "I'm afraid that one day when my parents are no longer around will this language disappear?"

Speaking Taishanese; Speaking Gom Benn

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Post published:May 26, 2022
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My mother’s voice was always loud, excited, with every phrase seemingly punctuated by “Aiya!” She was quite a storyteller. That is until near the end when she could barely raise…