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533 - Why Are Children Of The Vietnam War Still Searching For Their Roots? - Derek Powell
What does it mean to bridge two distinct cultures forged during a time of war?
In this episode of The Vietnamese Podcast, host Kenneth Nguyen sits down with Derek Powell, an Air Force Academy graduate, former corporate executive, and board member of the Amerasian Coalition. Born in Cần Thơ, Vietnam in 1971 to a Vietnamese mother and a Black American Air Force serviceman, Derek shares his journey of growing up in Riverside, California, navigating dual heritages, and returning to Vietnam as an adult to reconnect with his family.
Derek opens up about the power of code-switching, the unique…
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