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Asian American Voices

Asian American Voices: Shaping Silicon Valley, Strengthening Community, Sharing Hope

This documentary follows the stories—the successes, hardships, and hopes—of three Asian American immigrants in Silicon Valley. Despite struggling through language, cultural, and health care barriers, these individuals readily work to shape the local community. For a region that has thrived on the ideas and labor of immigrants past and present, supporting these populations remains vital toward improving the social and economic health of Silicon Valley. This piece explores the strengthening of community through the support of immigrant populations.

Winner of the 2011 CreaTiVe Award from CreaTV San Jose.

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Asian American Voices: Introduction - Chapter 1 of 4

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For generations, Asian American immigrants have settled in Silicon Valley in search of economic and other life opportunities. Since that time, these ethnic communities have shaped and steered the innovation, development, and technological growth that uniquely characterize the region today. This chapter provides a brief timeline of the history and contributions of Asian American immigrants in Silicon Valley.

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#2 Alexander Sugay 2011-10-03 22:38

I was just wondering, weren't the Filipinos here earlier than the Chinese or any other Asian ethnic group? I thought they came here under the Spanish at Morro Bay (San Luis Obispo), California in 1587.

#1 Jackie Nguyen 2010-12-02 11:28

I really like this chapter, just because not many younger Asian Americans like myself know about the history. This video is very educational. Thank you!

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