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Tổ chức VAO | Vietnamese American Organization Lên Án ICE Sau Cái Chết Thứ Hai Của Người Việt Trong Trại Giam
Vietnamese American Organization Condemns ICE After Second Vietnamese Death in Custody
ICE Tàn Nhẫn Trục Xuất Người Việt Nhập Cư Vào Hoa Kỳ Trước Năm 1995 – Một Hành Động Vô Nhân Đạo
ICE Re-Arrest and Detention of Pre-1995 Vietnamese Immigrants is Inhumane
Urgent Call to Suspend Councilmember Omar Torres from Official Duties
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![First #Vietnamese American NBA champion!
Jaylin Williams became the first Vietnamese American NBA champion on Sunday evening when the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a 4–3 Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7.
Thanks @rebelyellow__
https://substack.com/@rebelyellow/note/p-166672863]()
First #Vietnamese American NBA champion! Jaylin Williams became the first Vietnamese American NBA champion on Sunday evening when the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a 4–3 Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. Thanks @rebelyellow__ https://substack.com/@rebelyellow/note/p-166672863Button -
![☀️ Summer starts today — and we’re kicking it off with gratitude and good vibes!
Last week, we hosted our very first Tiếng Việt with Friends (TVF) event — and it was amazing! From interactive games to heartfelt conversations, it was a beautiful start to something special.?✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special shoutout to @raw.superfoodcafe San Jose for welcoming us into your space! ?
☀️ Wishing you a joyful summer — enjoy the sunshine, spend time with friends, family, and loved ones, and make great memories.
? View the photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaousa/albums/72177720326924951/
? Learn more about TVF or join our next event: www.vaousa.org/tvf
#TVF #VietnameseWithFriends #SanJoseEvents #VAOUSA #RAWSuperfood #HappySummer #LanguageAndCommunity #TiengViet]()
☀️ Summer starts today — and we’re kicking it off with gratitude and good vibes! Last week, we hosted our very first Tiếng Việt with Friends (TVF) event — and it was amazing! From interactive games to heartfelt conversations, it was a beautiful start to something special.💬✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special shoutout to @raw.superfoodcafe San Jose for welcoming us into your space! 💛 ☀️ Wishing you a joyful summer — enjoy the sunshine, spend time with friends, family, and loved ones, and make great memories. 📸 View the photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaousa/albums/72177720326924951/ 🌐 Learn more about TVF or join our next event: www.vaousa.org/tvf #TVF #VietnameseWithFriends #SanJoseEvents #VAOUSA #RAWSuperfood #HappySummer #LanguageAndCommunity #TiengVietButton -
![Happy Father’s Day! ???
Today we celebrate dads who lead with love—and inspire others to do the same. ?
This Father’s Day, take that leadership beyond your home.
Engage. Learn. Lead.
Join VAO in building stronger communities through meaningful projects. ???
#FathersDay #VAO #CommunityLeaders #LeadWithHeart]()
Happy Father’s Day! 👨👧👦 Today we celebrate dads who lead with love—and inspire others to do the same. 💙 This Father’s Day, take that leadership beyond your home. Engage. Learn. Lead. Join VAO in building stronger communities through meaningful projects. 💪🏽🌱 #FathersDay #VAO #CommunityLeaders #LeadWithHeartButton -
![? ICE's New Quota: 3,000 Arrests Per Day
Stay safe. Stay informed. Stay away from ICE — they’re COLD. ❄️
If you or someone you know in the Vietnamese or Southeast Asian community is facing deportation and has a final removal order, contact us for support.
? Email: info@vaousa.org
You’re not alone. We’re here to help. ?
#DeportationDefense #ImmigrantRights #VAOUSA #FinalRemovalOrder #CommunitySupport]()
🚨 ICE's New Quota: 3,000 Arrests Per Day Stay safe. Stay informed. Stay away from ICE — they’re COLD. ❄️ If you or someone you know in the Vietnamese or Southeast Asian community is facing deportation and has a final removal order, contact us for support. 📩 Email: info@vaousa.org You’re not alone. We’re here to help. 💛 #DeportationDefense #ImmigrantRights #VAOUSA #FinalRemovalOrder #CommunitySupportButton -
![Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication have safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear.
VAO stands in deep gratitude for their service and for the generations of families impacted by their sacrifice.
Let us never forget their legacy. ?️
#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #VAO #Gratitude]()
Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication have safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear. VAO stands in deep gratitude for their service and for the generations of families impacted by their sacrifice. Let us never forget their legacy. 🕊️ #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #VAO #GratitudeButton -
![If you—or someone you know—has a final removal order or is facing deportation, we encourage you to attend this event to learn what actions you can take. There are approximately 15,000 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian community members currently living under final removal orders in the U.S.
Thank you, Fr. Andrew, for your care, for listening to the concerns of the community, and for setting up this important workshop.
For those wanting to help, this is a great opportunity to volunteer, get involved and learn more about the justice system and immigration laws. Learn more about us and sign up to volunteer here www.vaousa.org/join]()
If you—or someone you know—has a final removal order or is facing deportation, we encourage you to attend this event to learn what actions you can take. There are approximately 15,000 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian community members currently living under final removal orders in the U.S. Thank you, Fr. Andrew, for your care, for listening to the concerns of the community, and for setting up this important workshop. For those wanting to help, this is a great opportunity to volunteer, get involved and learn more about the justice system and immigration laws. Learn more about us and sign up to volunteer here www.vaousa.org/joinButton -
![PG&E casting opportunity.
Real customer stories to feature in this paid campaign
? Open to anyone in PG&E service areas (including San Jose)
? $1,000 for filming / $2,000 if featured
? 1-day shoot between May 24–June 2
? Deadline to submit: April 30
? Submit + Learn More: https://form.jotform.com/242664405889166]()
PG&E casting opportunity. Real customer stories to feature in this paid campaign 📍 Open to anyone in PG&E service areas (including San Jose) 💰 $1,000 for filming / $2,000 if featured 🗓 1-day shoot between May 24–June 2 🚨 Deadline to submit: April 30 🔗 Submit + Learn More: https://form.jotform.com/242664405889166Button -
![Our friends at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeking Vietnamese-speaking Americans with metastatic solid cancer for their DAWN-CAP study, which aims to gather insights from caregivers to adapt a psychotherapeutic intervention that improves the quality of life for Vietnamese-speaking metastatic cancer patients.
Receive up to $80 in e-giftcards after completing. Check out the flyer for info.
#UCI #VietnameseAmerican #VAO]()
Our friends at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeking Vietnamese-speaking Americans with metastatic solid cancer for their DAWN-CAP study, which aims to gather insights from caregivers to adapt a psychotherapeutic intervention that improves the quality of life for Vietnamese-speaking metastatic cancer patients. Receive up to $80 in e-giftcards after completing. Check out the flyer for info. #UCI #VietnameseAmerican #VAOButton -
![? ICE Re-Arrest and Detention of Pre-1995 Vietnamese Immigrants is Inhumane.
VAO Condemns ICE’s Renewed Efforts to Deport Long-Settled Vietnamese Refugees and Tear Families Apart.
Many of these individuals faced immense hardships upon arriving in the U.S., including language barriers, economic struggles, lack of resources and government support, racial discrimination, and the trauma of war and displacement. Some made mistakes with the justice system during their youth, often lacking proper legal representation and support. However, they served their sentences, rehabilitated, and have since become lawful, contributing members of society.
Instead of recognizing their transformation and contributions, ICE is punishing them again—ripping them away from their U.S. citizen families, disregarding their years of rehabilitation, and ruthlessly crushing the American fundamental principles of family unity, justice, and redemption.
? Read our full Press Release here: https://www.vaousa.org/ice-re-arrest-and-detention-of-pre-1995-vietnamese-immigrants-is-inhumane
#StopTheDeportations #JusticeForVietnameseRefugees #Immigrants #VAOUSA #FamilyUnity #DeportationCrisis]()
🚨 ICE Re-Arrest and Detention of Pre-1995 Vietnamese Immigrants is Inhumane. VAO Condemns ICE’s Renewed Efforts to Deport Long-Settled Vietnamese Refugees and Tear Families Apart. Many of these individuals faced immense hardships upon arriving in the U.S., including language barriers, economic struggles, lack of resources and government support, racial discrimination, and the trauma of war and displacement. Some made mistakes with the justice system during their youth, often lacking proper legal representation and support. However, they served their sentences, rehabilitated, and have since become lawful, contributing members of society. Instead of recognizing their transformation and contributions, ICE is punishing them again—ripping them away from their U.S. citizen families, disregarding their years of rehabilitation, and ruthlessly crushing the American fundamental principles of family unity, justice, and redemption. 📢 Read our full Press Release here: https://www.vaousa.org/ice-re-arrest-and-detention-of-pre-1995-vietnamese-immigrants-is-inhumane #StopTheDeportations #JusticeForVietnameseRefugees #Immigrants #VAOUSA #FamilyUnity #DeportationCrisisButton -
![? GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED! ?
Congrats to our Tết 2025 Giveaway winners! ?✨
? @londiie11
? @braandonvuong
? @okappaok
You’ve each won a VAO t-shirt and a $25 Amazon gift card! (winners check dms!) ?? Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us celebrate #TET2025! Stay tuned for more exciting events and giveaways coming soon! ❤️
#VAOUSA #GiveawayWinners #TET2025]()
🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🎉 Congrats to our Tết 2025 Giveaway winners! 🎊✨ 🏆 @londiie11 🏆 @braandonvuong 🏆 @okappaok You’ve each won a VAO t-shirt and a $25 Amazon gift card! (winners check dms!) 🎁👏 Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us celebrate #TET2025! Stay tuned for more exciting events and giveaways coming soon! ❤️ #VAOUSA #GiveawayWinners #TET2025Button -
![Happy Tết! ?✨ Ever wondered what Tết is all about? Also known as Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết marks the start of spring and is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. It's a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and wishing for luck, happiness, and prosperity in the new year! ???
Swipe to learn more about Tết traditions and how it's celebrated! Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! ?? #Tet #VietnameseNewYear #ChucMungNamMoi]()
Happy Tết! 🧨✨ Ever wondered what Tết is all about? Also known as Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết marks the start of spring and is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. It's a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and wishing for luck, happiness, and prosperity in the new year! 🍊🎆🎉 Swipe to learn more about Tết traditions and how it's celebrated! Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! 🧧🐉 #Tet #VietnameseNewYear #ChucMungNamMoiButton -
![Come get ready for Tết with VAO! Wishing everyone a new year filled with happiness, longevity, and luck! Chúc mừng năm mới ??]()
Come get ready for Tết with VAO! Wishing everyone a new year filled with happiness, longevity, and luck! Chúc mừng năm mới 🧧🥳Button -
![Shop our Year of the Snake 2025 merchandise. All proceeds will benefit LA #Wildfire Victims.
Visit: vaousa.org/shop
#vaousa #YearofTheSnake #Tet2025 #VietnameseAmerican]()
Shop our Year of the Snake 2025 merchandise. All proceeds will benefit LA #Wildfire Victims. Visit: vaousa.org/shop #vaousa #YearofTheSnake #Tet2025 #VietnameseAmericanButton -
![Ring in the new year with a selection of outstanding Vietnamese young adult novels penned by talented Vietnamese-American writers! Browse through the slides and select a Vietnamese dish for Tết to receive a book suggestion. Wishing all of our VAO supporters a Tết filled with wonderful reads!]()
Ring in the new year with a selection of outstanding Vietnamese young adult novels penned by talented Vietnamese-American writers! Browse through the slides and select a Vietnamese dish for Tết to receive a book suggestion. Wishing all of our VAO supporters a Tết filled with wonderful reads!Button -
![Shop with Purpose!
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in style while supporting a great cause! ? Every purchase you make at vao.printify.me, including our exclusive Year of the Snake merchandise, helps provide relief to LA fire victims. Together, we can make a difference.
Shop now and be part of the relief effort.
#SupportLAFireVictims #YearOfTheSnake #ShopForACause #VAO #GiveBack #CommunityMatters]()
Shop with Purpose! Celebrate the Year of the Snake in style while supporting a great cause! 🐍 Every purchase you make at vao.printify.me, including our exclusive Year of the Snake merchandise, helps provide relief to LA fire victims. Together, we can make a difference. Shop now and be part of the relief effort. #SupportLAFireVictims #YearOfTheSnake #ShopForACause #VAO #GiveBack #CommunityMattersButton -
![We’re spreading the Tết 2025 spirit with an exciting giveaway! ?? Three lucky winners will receive:
? A VAO t-shirt
? A $25 Amazon gift card
Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us @vaousa
2️⃣ Like & share this post
3️⃣ Tag at least 2 friends in the comments using #TET2025
? Winners will be announced on February 28, 2025.
Let’s celebrate together—don’t miss your chance! ?✨
#VAOUSA #TET2025 #VietnameseCulture #CelebrateTET]()
We’re spreading the Tết 2025 spirit with an exciting giveaway! 🌸🌟 Three lucky winners will receive: 👕 A VAO t-shirt 💳 A $25 Amazon gift card Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Follow us @vaousa 2️⃣ Like & share this post 3️⃣ Tag at least 2 friends in the comments using #TET2025 🌟 Winners will be announced on February 28, 2025. Let’s celebrate together—don’t miss your chance! 🧧✨ #VAOUSA #TET2025 #VietnameseCulture #CelebrateTETButton
