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Asian Pacific American News - March 2005

Jane Fonda Regrets 1972 Visit to Vietnam Gun Site
Jane Fonda regrets her visit to a North Vietnamese gun site in 1972, the actress and fitness guru said in an interview with CBS television show "60 Minutes" to be aired on Sunday.
[Posted 3/31/05]

Report on Global HR Released
The United States vowed to make a respect for human rights a test of its bilateral relations across the world, but signaled a willingness to temper ideology with realpolitik flexibility.
[Posted 3/29/05]
After the Fall
The fall of Saigon in 1975 triggered the exodus of thousands of Vietnamese. Many made their way to Washington and established a thriving community here. A correspondent who covered the war and returned years later describes the surprising changes in both places.
[Posted 3/25/05]
Learning to Stand Out Among the Standouts
Asian American students have higher average SAT scores than any other government-monitored ethnic group, and selective colleges routinely reject them in favor of African American, Hispanic and even white applicants with lower scores.
[Posted 3/22/05]
UN Commission on the Status of Women Adopts U.S. Human Trafficking Resolution
An estimated 75 percent of all victims of human trafficking are trafficked for sexual exploitation.
[Posted 3/18/05]
Vietnam Forum Looks Beyond War
At Texas Tech University, speakers discuss a new level of diplomatic and economic cooperation that was all but unimaginable a decade ago.
[Posted 3/18/05]
Culling the Fleet
In May, the federal government is expected to pass new rules that would cap the number of shrimping boats in the Gulf, potentially closing off future generations from their family tradition.
[Posted 3/18/05]
Don't Let Vietnam Get Away with Religious Persecution
Vietnamese rights groups expressed concern Wednesday that Vietnam's government may be able to dodge sanctions by offering "token" gestures and making empty commitments to improve religious freedom.
[Posted 3/17/05]
U.S. Travel Ban Proposed for Vietnamese Officials Behind Religious Persecution
The Bush administration is being urged to impose a travel ban on government officials in Vietnam who commit religious persecution as among sanctions to punish the country for its dismal religious rights record.
[Posted 3/13/05]
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
We need to ensure that lawmakers preserve and strengthen the necessary tools to ensure the continued success of democracy... Reauthorization of the 1965 Voting Rights Act is a first step.
[Posted 3/10/05]
Houston Oi! Oh, It's South Vietnam
The second largest population of Vietnamese people in America outside of Los Angeles.
[Posted 3/9/05]
Vietnamese Kids Get Help Through Tutorial Project
Noel Nguyen and Nhi Vu, both 10 and in fourth grade, stand in the cultural crossroads of their parents' native land and their own, as born and bred next-generation Vietnamese Americans.
[Posted 3/8/05]
APAC Meets to Remember Hunger Strike
Gathering commemorates decade since fight for minor in Asian American studies.
[Posted 3/3/05]
In Honor of Vietnamese New Year
Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Vietnamese New Year: Tet, 2005—Year of the Rooster.
[Posted 3/2/05]
Study Finds Racial Understanding Not a Priority For Many Freshmen
Marking a significant change, an annual study reported this year's college freshmen class is much less likely to have interracial friendships or see racial discrimination as a problem - compared with past classes.
[Posted 3/1/05]

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Asian Pacific American Legislative Reception
APA Legislative Reception
 Community members with Virginia Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine


18th Annual Convention
 Members take group photo with Ms. Senior Citizen of Virginia


VAYLC 2004 "Celebrating Freedom"
Some participants tour the U.S. Capitol Building


VAYLC 2004 "Celebrating Freedom"
Participants and Prof. Viet Dinh


Vietnamese American National Gala
Pre-Gala Reception with notable Vietnamese Americans


VAYLC 2003 Gala
A view of the banquet room


 Rock & Vote Concert '02
Attendees enjoying themselves
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