Audio Diary: How This Long Beach Woman Survived the Khmer Rouge

Jan. 15, 2019 / By CSULB Enterprise Reporters
Tags: Cambodia, Cambodian, genocide, Khmer, rouge

In this audio diary, local Lean Taing shares her incredible journey of survival and finding happiness in Cambodia Town, Long Beach.

Amid Development Craze, At-Risk Khmer Market Finds Hope in Community

Dec. 19, 2018 / By Sarahi Apaez
Tags: Cambodian, development, gentrification, Housing, Khmer

This longtime staple of Cambodian food in Long Beach just might have a chance to survive following an outpour of support from residents. Find out why.

Beauty Without the Pain: Can Cambodian Americans Revitalize Their Town Without Displacing Their Own?

Oct. 23, 2017 / By Crystal Niebla
Tags: Cambodian, gentrification, Housing, Khmer

Long Beach has the largest concentration of Cambodians outside of Cambodia. As the community seeks to improve their neighborhood, many recognize that revitalization without displacement is a balancing act.

‘Daze of Justice’ Film Highlights Long Beach’s Khmer Refugees

May. 18, 2016 / By New America Media
Tags: Cambodian, Documentary, Film, Khmer Rouge

The documentary explores the trauma of silence following the Cambodian genocide and highlights Long Beach voices.

Survivors Recognized on Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day

Apr. 20, 2016 / By Rudy Cardoso-Peraza
Tags: Cambodian, genocide, Khmer

Sunday marked the 41st anniversary of the Cambodian genocide. A commemoration held by Long Beach Cambodians and politicians recognized the victims and survivors.

Cambodian Voices On The Local Impact Of Deportation

Dec. 22, 2015 / By Michelle Siebert
Tags: Cambodian, Cambodian Americans, deportation, Immigrants

The Khmer Girls in Action event 'Not Home for the Holidays' took place at McBride Park that day and held a discussion on the local impact of deportation. They shared ideas on how to keep families united.

Khmer Youth Showcase Talent, Heritage At 10th Annual Yellow Lounge

May. 19, 2014 / By Todd Johnson
Tags: Cambodian, Khmer, Khmer Girls in Action

Members of Khmer Girls in Action sang, danced and acted during the 10th Annual Yellow Lounge arts and culture showcase Saturday to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month at the Long Beach School for Adults auditorium...

Beyond Khmer New Year: Why Aren’t LB Cambodians Engaged Throughout the Year?

Apr. 8, 2014 / By Kallayan Thuch
Tags: Cambodian, Cambodian Americans, Khmer, united cambodian community

For the observer, Cambodian-Americans are known mostly as survivors of the Pol Pot genocide of 1975, the Khmer Rouge...

KGA Presents “Let’s Take Action!”: A Teen Talk Show

Jan. 28, 2014 / By Justine Calma and Michelle Zenarosa
Tags: Cambodian, Cambodian American, Cambodian Americans, Long Beach, students, Youth

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