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Chinese-American physicist Chien-Shiung was recognized as the "Queen of Nuclear Research."

Chien-Shiung Wu: Breaking Barriers, Revolutionizing Physics

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Post published:February 24, 2026
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By Marcus Hau Chien-Shiung Wu at Columbia University in 1963. Source: Smithsonian Institution Chinese-American trailblazers have stretched the boundaries of what might seem possible, breaking conventions and clearing the way…

Four porcelain bowls from my father's home in Gom Benn Village.

Deciphering My Dad’s Rice Bowls

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Post published:October 20, 2025
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This article was submitted by Art Wong, webmaster for www.gombenn.org. It's been more than 30 years now since I made my one, and only visit to my father’s home in…

Are our laws like "Lady Justice:" impartial, fair and just?

Should We Always Strive to be “Law-Abiding”?

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Post published:October 20, 2025
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This article was submitted by Amy Wong, a law student at the University of San Diego. Older lawyers often tell young law students that your first year (your 1L year)…

What is lost in translation when we can't speak with our elders in their native Chinese. Note: This is an image generated by Google Gemini.

Understanding, But Not Speaking

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Post published:October 12, 2025
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This article was submitted by Stacey Lau, a graduate student at Chapman University, and the granddaughter of Sui Ching Lau. Stacey Lau One of my greatest insecurities in life is…