A Cultural Diaspora: Viet Town

In Nightingale Square, a small run down ‘mom & pop’ grocery store, a newly updated/built Downtown Store. I noticed many vehicles parked on the streets and residents walking the streets.

The Uptown Shopping District is a popular location for shopping and dining. Well-equipped with over 60 stores and restaurants, those who are visting are sure to find something that will picque their interest. Additionally, Fort Walton's Downtown is known for its arts and entertainment. The area is also home to a number of unique shops and resturants. The walkable arts district also offers a number of stores that offer antiques and collectable merchandise.

The Gaines Street District - This exciting section of Tallahassee recently underwent a makeover. Today, thanks to the support of the surrounding community, the Gaines Street Corridor is the proud home of Tallahassee's booming art district. Located only blocks from downtown, the Gaines Street Arts District is home to many art galleries, restaurants, one-of-a-kind boutiques, breweries, and an industrial art complex complete with artist's

The historic downtown area features everything from community theater and playgrounds; to wineries and boutiques. Both residents and visitors are attracted to the district, which has adopted the the slogan "historically hip."

Once we have succeeded in our mission to promote shopping locally even more, “for rent/sale” signs and vacant buildings will be a scarcity. In their places will be store fronts with friendly faces there to greet you at the door and help you find just what you were looking for, whether it be for yourself or someone you love. Main Street will be buzzing with activity. Shoppers will be carrying around their purchases in colorful bags, enjoying a conversation with their close friends and family, and experiencing just what Pratt was missing; the feeling of community. And with all of the fun and exciting events, they will remember the joys of shopping rather than the hassle it can cause.

Hallmarks of the movement – tree-canopied streets, signature parks and waterfront homes – are still reflected in residential Orlando, as well as in nearby suburban communities located north, south, east and west of town. They feature premier homes and magnificent golf and lakefront estates that have beautiful natural scenery as a backdrop.

The conference panel I attended was for Dr. Thuy Vo Dang, regarding Vietnamese American identity and the role of archives in shaping epistemology. The speaker mentioned several points regarding how the archive allowed for members of Vietnamese descent to offer their narrative, and essentially give perspective to a community that had inherently omitted and censored itself. It is interesting to have found out that at one point in time, the Vietnamese identity was primarily focused on the Vietnam War, and the Vietnamese were primarily associated with labels such as victims or enemies. From the presentation I learned that the Vietnamese American community identity changed as they adopted a new mentality that stems from them being refugee. The media back then and even today in regards to the Vietnam war had generalized and simplifying the act of being a refugee and being displaced into the US. Vietnamese refugees were characterized as being indebted to the US, and grateful. In addition, the action of becoming a refugee and escaping to the United States were commonly described by various sources to have done so in desperate, cramped, and out of their control. This description appears to have

The innovation and modernization in Philadelphia is making major transitions and improvements to West Philadelphia. John Fry is making living communities that promote safety, cultivating the community and improving the economy. John Fry has been a symbol of prosperity and made neighborhoods to be “prim and prosperous-looking, and have become so kid-friendly,” contributing to making Philadelphia more recognizable and promotes young citizens to explore the magnificent city (John Fry). John Fry helps facilitate younger citizens who are moving into the city where it is

My name is Phat Lam and I came from Saigon City, Vietnam. I have immigrated to California with my parent for almost three years and I am now living with them. I didn 't understand how much my background and life chances are extraordinarily affected by numerous complex sociological factors before I am taking Sociology. I understand now that using my sociological imagination permits me to interface my own encounters, practices, and behaviors to the bigger social structure. A portion of the sociological topics that show in my life are the means by which ethnocentrism, social mobility, Cooley’s looking-glass self theory, minority group,peer group, and social institution have assumed a part in adding to my sociological autobiography.

On January 21, 2016 at nine in the morning, I was in the parking lot of Main street barbeque of Durant, waiting to begin my assignment. It was 37 degrees Fahrenheit with an overcast sky. Alexis, Stephen, Mathew, and I were on a team together. I have been a resident of Durant for all my life and I have strolled down Main Street numerous times and I have browsed through some of the shops. It was difficult taking of the figurative lenses I wear of familiarity and I tried my best to be observant and map the city from a new perspective. I did not expect to see anything that was unfamiliar to me. Our exploration of downtown Durant focused mostly on the local self-owned businesses therefor we only explored the first four blocks and the shops there.

In the early 19th century, many of the waves of Asian immigrants who came to America found jobs as day laborers. They frequently worked on cross-country railways, a transportation system by rail, and in the mining industry. According to the data gathered by the Census Bureau in “Total Asian alone ...” the estimated number of U.S. residents on July 2013 who were Vietnamese was approximately more than 1.6 million. America is a nation established by immigrants. Therefore, the immigrants’ culture has made a great contribution to the United States culture. After a few months lived in the United States, I experienced more culture shocks. There were so many cultural differences in America, “the ways of thinking, the ways

At the WPA Event on March 8th, Cate Thurston shared her research and analysis of the Los Angeles Broadway Corridor with historians, scholars, and Cal State L.A. students. Her paper discussed the redevelopment of the Broadway Corridor and other parts of Downtown Los Angeles and why redevelopment was an important factor for various people such as Ira Yellin, the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles, and Councilmember Jose Huizar. The reason why redevelopment was important for many was because the city was changing and there was a need to drive in tourists into the city. As more tourists visit Los Angeles spending increases, thus, generating money. This paper was also about why this particular neighborhood changed and why space changes

As an Asian American, I go to Asian markets, H mart or Komart, around three times in a month. On December 2nd I went to the bigger Asian market, H mart which is located on 2625 Old Denton road in Carrollton for my grocery store assignment. H mart is surrounded by many Korean restaurant and beauty shops.The hall is usually lightly bursting with people around at 5p.m to 6p.m. I feel the shopping space such as corridor or passage of H mart is more cramped than common American grocery stores. Personally, the way H mart categorized good items are easier and more convenient than many other American markets. H mart gathered discounted items at the entrance which customers easily notice them easily at a time. It reflect some Asian culture which put

Today I will write about my beautiful city ,the place where I live for 11 years before I moved to Portland. I have a lot of memories when I live in Saigon. What I miss the most is when I used to hanging out with my friends, playing soccer, riding a bicycle, and other things I did when I was young. My city is a beautiful place to visit and travel. You can eat a lot good food in different restaurants, and the people are friendly. In this essay I will talk about the time I lived at Saigon, the time I go school in Saigon, the reason I moved to the United States, and the time I came back to visit my family.

In addition to upscale shopping, tourists can participate in special excursions and walking tours of the Miami Design District that include Buena Vista's historic, residential architecture. Some visitors balance recreational exploration with a visit to the acclaimed Heritage Museum, the only United States museum featuring Haitian art exhibits and cultural events. Famous designers like Prada, Cartier and Dior Homme attract famous clients, adding interest for people-watching tourists seated at sidewalk cafes and local eateries. Buena Vista Miami Florida and the Miami Design District are examples of how an area's history can enhance its contemporary purpose. Visiting this corner of Florida's 2nd largest city for exciting celebrity spotting, or bring home a souvenir of a peaceful visit to this bastion of artistic