Notables - Gom Benn Scholarship Fund

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…

Founding members of the Gom Benn Village Society.

Let’s Revitalize the Gom Benn Village Society

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Post published:May 27, 2024
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A decade before the Gom Benn Scholarship Fund existed, immigrants from our ancestral village started the Gom Benn Village Society (GBVS) in Los Angeles. In the early 1970s, the Society…

Helen Zia is a Chinese-American journalist and activist for Asian-American and LGBTQ rights. After Vincent Chin's murder, Zia helped found American Citizens for Justice, which successfully lobbied for a federal trial.

Helen Zia: Trailblazing Journalist and Civil Rights Activist

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Post published:May 2, 2024
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This article was submitted by Rebecca Tam, a business student at Chapman University. She is the granddaughter of Margie Tam. Helen Zia's book about the rise of Asian Americans as an…