Oral History of Lola
The interview covers Lola's experiences as a second-generation Vietnamese American growing up in San Francisco. Lola discusses her family's background, including her parents' immigration stories, cultural traditions, and the challenges they faced due to discrimination and social inequality. She reflects on her identity as a Vietnamese American and African American, and the conflicts she has navigated between these identities. Lola also shares insights into the generational divide between first-generation Vietnamese immigrants and their American-born children, and the importance of breaking cycles of trauma and coping mechanisms passed down within her family.
Title: Oral History of Lola
Contributor: Jane Cady, Michelle Nguyen
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-04-02
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