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It's been a struggle for Aleck, as he seeks a Chinese American identity beyond piano playing and Chinese food.

A Desire for Acceptance: My Chinese-American Identity Crisis

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Post published:October 15, 2024
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Aleck Sun reflects on his upbringing as a Chinese American, emphasizing struggles with identity, cultural expectations, and family sacrifices. Despite challenges, he embraces his heritage while balancing academics, community engagement, and personal growth in Miami.

Members of Gom Benn Village Society in Chinatown. c. 1980s

Reconnect with Gom Benn Village Society!

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Post published:October 15, 2024
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As you might know, the Gom Benn Village Society (GBVS) was formed decades ago to connect descendants of Gom Benn village in America. It's a separate organization from the Gom…

Listen to Linda Huang read her mother Fay Hing Lee's Toisan proverbs, sayings and rhymes.

Part 8: Fay Wong’s Proverbs

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Post published:October 14, 2024
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Fay Hing Lee Wong and her daughter Linda Huang Voy and Fay Wong with their children: Janlee, left, Ellen, Linda (front), Julie and Don. c. 1950s The following proverbs, colloquial…

Memorial Scholarships were presented to Breanna Quon, top left, Matthew Chu, Joshua Tam, Kayla Chow, lower left, Kaitlyn Lai and Linus Wong.

2024 Memorial Scholarships

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Post published:August 14, 2024
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The Gom Benn Scholarship Fund has honored 23 students for their academic excellence in 2023-2024, including six memorial scholarship awards. More than $11,000 in awards -- the most ever --…