Oral History of Keene Nguyen
The interview covers Keene Nguyen's experiences as a second-generation Vietnamese American. Keene discusses his upbringing in San Jose, where he felt a strong sense of belonging to the Vietnamese community due to the prevalence of Vietnamese culture and traditions. However, he also struggled with language barriers, as he is not fluent in Vietnamese despite understanding it. Keene describes the cultural differences and conflicts he has observed between first-generation Vietnamese immigrants and their American-raised children, noting the challenges of balancing Vietnamese and American identities. He shares how his parents' high expectations and strict parenting style impacted him growing up, though their relationship has improved over time. Overall, the interview provides insights into the complex experiences of navigating dual cultural identities as a second-generation Vietnamese American.
Title: Oral History of Cloud Vo
Contributor: Jane Cady, Jacqueline Pham, Michelle Nguyen
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-06-18
Collection: 2nd Gen Vietnamese-American Oral History
Format: 1 PDF English Transcription, 1 M4a Audio File
Topics: Tradition and Customs | Refugee | Culture Conflict | Education | San Jose | Cultural Identity | Vietnamese American | Language | Ethnicity | Community
Language: English