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1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative - 50th Commemoration
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Boston’s Vietnamese community in Dorchester will host a landmark gathering at Boston College High School to mark "Remembering Black April: 50 Years of Vietnamese Diaspora."
This powerful commemorative event is led by a coalition of Vietnamese-led organizations, including the 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative, Boston Little Saigon, Vietnamese American Community of Massachusetts, VietAID, Cultural Empowerment Organization, and the Massachusetts Vietnamese Scouts Association.
Together, they anchor a multi-day series honoring the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the beginning of the Vietnamese refugee journey. Through cultural performances, an immersive exhibition, visual arts, keynote reflections, and intergenerational storytelling, the gathering will honor the resilience, resistance, and contributions of those who fled war and rebuilt their lives in Boston and beyond.
Rooted in Massachusetts, this coalition of Vietnamese-led organizations is committed to centering the voices of those most impacted. Remembering Black April offers a bilingual space to honor the past, reconnect in the present, and reimagine the future. The April 26th gathering also launches a week of commemorative public programming from April 26–30, including a film screening and panel discussion at the JFK Library, and solemn flag ceremonies at Boston City Hall and along Dorchester’s Morrissey Boulevard.
Together, these events weave a collective story of memory, resilience, and legacy.

Illuminating the Legacy of the War in Vietnam/Chiếu Phim và Thảo Luận Song Ngữ
**This is a free event, but registration is required.**
**Tham dự miễn phí, cần đăng ký trước.**
Join the 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for a special screening of "On Healing Land, Birds Perch," a powerful new short documentary that explores the enduring aftershocks of the Vietnam War. The film centers on the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of South Vietnamese General Nguyễn Ngọc Loan shooting Việt Cộng Captain Nguyễn Văn Lém, taken just two days after the 1968 Tet Offensive.
Kinh mời quý vị cùng tham gia với Sáng Kiến 1975: Tường Niệm Người Việt Hải Ngoại và Thư Viện Tổng Thống John F. Kennedy trong buổi chiếu đặc biệt phim tải liệu ngắn "Đất Lành, Chim Đậu." Bo phim sau sac nay ke ve nhurng dur chan con ton tai sau Chien tranh Việt Nam, xoay quanh bứcảnh nổi tiếng đoạt giải Pulitzer - Tường Nguyn Ngọc Loan ban doi truoing Viet Cong Nguyen Van Lem - durpc chup chi hai ngay sau Tet Mau Thân 1968.
Following the screening, 1975's Linh-Phương Vũ will moderate a bilingual panel discussion on the trauma of war, featuring filmmaker Naja Pham Lockwood, faculty Vũ Diễm Hương, and community organizer Kevin Lam.
Sau phần chiếu phim, cô Linh-Phương Vũ từ nhóm 1975 sẽ điều phối buổi thảo luận song ngữ về vết thương tâm lý do chiến tranh để lại, với sự tham gia của đạo diễn Naja Pham Lockwood, giảng viên Vũ Diễm Hương, và anh Kevin Lam, nhà hoạt động cộng đồng.
Please note: This program will be in-person only.
Lưu ý: Chương trình chỉ diễn ra trực tiếp tại Thư Viện JFK (không phát trực tuyến).
Local transportation available: A free bus to and from the JFK Library will be available on a first come, first served basis for interested attendees. The first departure will leave from in front of the Vietnamese American Community of MA Office at 1386 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 at approximately 1:00 PM. Bus service continues approximately every 30 minutes until the final departure from the JFK Library at 5:00 PM.
Có xe đưa đón miễn phí: Sẽ có xe buýt miễn phí đưa đón đến Thư Viện JFK cho người tham dự (ưu tiên theo thứ tự đến trước). Chuyến xe đầu tiên khởi hành lúc 1:00 chiều tử trước văn phòng CộngĐồng Người Việt Massachusetts, địa chỉ 1386 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122. Xe sẽ quay vòng khoảng mỗi 30 phút. Chuyến xe cuối cùng rời Thư Viện JFK lúc 5:00 chiều.


“Journey of Light” Studio 170 Residency at Goethe-Institut
Join us next week at the Installation Opening
on Thursday, February 13, 6-8pm ET
Installation Engagement and Viewing
Saturday, February 15, 2-4 PM
Installation Engagement and Viewing
Sunday, February 16, 2-4 PM



1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative - Community Appreciation Event
More information coming soon!










Artists/Creatives Homebuyer Convening With Ngoc-Tran Vu & Anthonina Fenelon
Are you a Boston-area artist, creative or freelancer who’s interested in buying a home or who has recently bought a home? Then this event is for you.
Hosted by Assets for Artists and the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance, this convening will provide a supportive space to share, learn, and get guidance from one another as well as tips from experts on navigating the homebuying journey. Join us to set yourself on the path to homeownership with resources during these challenging times.
In addition, if you’re in the Boston area and interested in this event, we’d love for you to complete this survey by October 18th at noon for us to gain more insights on your needs and how to best support you at the convening and beyond.
Ngoc-Tran Vu (she/her) is a Boston-area-based 1.5-generation Vietnamese American, interdisciplinary and transnational artist whose socially engaged work draws from her experience as a cultural organizer, facilitator, and coach.
Anthonina Fenelon (she/her) is a proud native Bostonian, committed advocate for homeownership education and access, and Director of the STASH First-Generation Homebuyer Program at the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance.
This online convening will involve presentations from experts and plenty of time for Q&A.
Sponsored by the City of Boston’s Office of Arts and Culture.





1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial Project - Community Showcase & Dialogue Night #2
🗣️ Join Us for Community Showcase & Dialogue Night #2 🗣️
After the success of our first Community Showcase and Dialogue night, we are excited to invite you to Community Showcase & Dialogue Night #2! This is your chance to continue the conversation, share your thoughts, and engage with the next phase of the 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial project.
Your voice is essential in this process—let’s keep building this memorial, together.
📅 Dates: Tuesdays, October 8th
📍 Where: 1443A Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122
⏰ 6:00 -8:00PM


1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial Project - Community Showcase & Dialogue Night #1
On September 24th, we hosted our Community Showcase & Dialogue Night, where we shared the early design model of the 1975 Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial with our community. The event was filled with meaningful conversations, as we welcomed valuable feedback and words of encouragement from our attendees—many of whom were seniors and long-standing members of the Vietnamese community.
Their insights continue to shape the memorial, ensuring it reflects the rich history, resilience, and strength of our shared journey. We are deeply grateful for their participation and look forward to building this tribute together.

1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial Design Showcase
The 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative is excited to invite you to our Design Showcase Event on Saturday, September 14th from 12PM-3PM at VietAID Community Center.
This event will showcase the community-informed and community-driven art design of the memorial, created by our lead artist, Ngoc-Tran Vu. This will be followed by a community discussion and feedback session. This event will provide an opportunity for the community to engage with the design process, offer feedback, and contribute to the vision of a memorial that reflects the unique heritage and experiences of the Vietnamese Diasporic community.
Join us at this special event to provide your insights and feedback. Please help spread the word within your networks to encourage more community involvement!







