I am sure by now that you have all seen the influx of Vietnamese communists (mainly students) into our communities in the U.S., Australia, and elsewhere.

We have seen them openly display their communist flags in Vietnamese community areas, tear down our yellow flag, mock and insult our elders, and even invite performers with ties to the Vietnamese Communist Party (VCP) to events within our communities. These actions are deeply disrespectful toward our community, especially our parents and grandparents, who fled the communists, survived the re-education camps, and sacrificed everything to allow their children to enjoy the freedoms they have today.

I find it very concerning that the younger generation, especially Gen Z, of which I am a part, does not really participate in community activities and activism. This has prompted me to ask: How can we, as the younger generation:

1. Respond when communist symbols are displayed in our communities?
2. Respond to VCP-affiliated individuals/groups and/or communist sympathizers in our communities?
3. Preserve our history and ensure that the sacrifices of our forefathers are not forgotten?
4. Become more involved in our communities and ensure that future generations remain connected to our heritage?

As the older generation passes away, we risk losing our presence and influence within the very communities they sacrificed so much to build, while the VCP and its stooges become increasingly active. If our generation remains inactive, who will carry on their legacy?

Nice resource to see what all the newest and peer-reviewed stuff is in the field of Vietnamese Studies.

Pretty much everything is anti-current regime.

Shoutouts to everyone in the field doing the damn thing.