"Compassion & the Dalai Lama"
By 2005, it is estimated that over 4 million Vietnamese heritage will be living in the United States. Since the 1970’s, a large number of Vietnamese immigrants have emerged in the United States, in Orange County alone there are over 400,000 Vietnamese people living by American culture. Many Vietnamese have pursued the American dream through education, perseverance, and dedication. The Vietnamese people are emerging to become teachers, doctors, and political office holders.
But like many other culture, the Vietnamese youth of today have begun to forget their heritage, a four thousand year heritage that believes in freedom, democracy, and tradition. No longer do they value the roots of their people, their values, and their country, nor will they try to. With language barrier, it is difficult to persist the youth to acknowledge their own heritage. With lack of communication, the Vietnamese culture will be forgotten by their own sons and daughters.
In Southern California alone, there are an enormous number of Vietnamese language radio stations: Little Saigon Radio, Saigon Hai Ngoai Radio, Radio Free Vietnam, Radio Bolsa, etc., including many 24 hour radio stations. None have focused on the Vietnamese Youth that are unable to fully understand the Vietnamese language.
Asian American Youth Radio will be the first English talk radio program broadcasting to the Vietnamese community and reaching out to the Vietnamese Youth all around the world.
Asian American Youth Radios intended as a comprehensive information program for those students, scholars, and community members interested in Vietnamese culture and history as well as the adaptation of the Vietnamese people across the world.
Involvement in local Vietnamese Communities and activities.
Religious values, beliefs, and practices.
Vietnamese young adults' perception of parenting styles and disciplinary practices.
as they share their stories of starting their own business.