Danielle Bopha Khleang, 20’s Phnom Penh, Cambodia she/her Current Role: Communications Consultant + Women's Empowerment Mentor
What racial, ethnic, cultural community or communities do you identify with? Mixed: Khmer + White. When and how did your family come to the United States? Where were you born? My dad came to the US in 1976 as a refugee. My mom's family came as settler colonialists. I was born in Seattle, WA. What are the strengths and challenges of being Asian, Asian American, and/or Pacific Islander? My identity as a person of color is inseparable from my identity as a white person. Literally my body is both and neither at the same time. So when I look in the mirror, I see the bombed and the war plane. That's my strength and challenge. What is your proudest accomplishment? Working for healthy, supportive relationships with my family. What is one thing you learned or appreciate from your family growing up? Obstinacy. Do you speak your family's native language? Why or why not? Nah. I live in Cambodia now and the amount of Khmer I know is purely laughable. I don't know it because it wasn't accessible to me growing up. What advice do you have for the younger generations in our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community? Don't just watch - observe and ask yourself questions. What gives you the greatest joy in life? Connecting with other people over fun activities. Are there any projects you have created that you'd like to share and promote? I just started a blog. It's still a baby and isn't kept up regularly but can be seen here. If you would like to share your voice as a person of color, please read the directions and fill out this form here. All ages, backgrounds, and generations welcome. Thank you!
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Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander voices in our communities. Our Why
This is a section for AAPI specifically because, coming from our Khmer culture, we often feel invisible in various spaces from school to the media. We want to show the ways in which we are the same and different, and that all of our backgrounds and experiences are valuable to learn and celebrate. Let's uplift each other! Our Names
Ailani Aimi Shukri Alexis Callanta Alicia Amira Noeuv Annalise Ko April Lim Arielle Dortch Ashley Alday Asia Wesley Brandy (CambodianCream) Brittanee Okamura Bunthay Cheam Cathy N. Chanira Reang-Sperry Charles Calvino Hang Chans Charm Sok Chloe Choe Christy Daniella Thach Danielle Bopha Khleang David Choi David Vo Dorothy Chow Emma S. Buchanan Firda Amalia Herryanddhy Grace Bora Kim Hao Taing Hunny Hach Huy Hoang Iran Thongdy JLouie Jessica Nguon Jerome Damey Jennifer Yi Jenny Nave Justin Cardona (JCool) Kaitlin Kamalei Brandon Kalyann Kandy Robertson Khmer Ninjas Kimi Kaneshina Kris Henderson Kristen Lê Krystal M. Chuon Lisha B. Lina (Spring Roll Fever) Mandy Kwan Maria Abad Marina Por Mario Pilapil Marites Perez Mark Juaton Maryann Samreth Mei Mei Long Melissa Khoeum Barnett Michael Huang Michael Nguyen Molly Kong Mully Chea Mylo Lam Nathanie Lee Neng Om Niza Oun-Nguyen Nolita Noeuv Note K. Suwanchote PichMony Thay Piny Ly Pothmolita Dou Randy Kim Rose Khun Rotha Sam Hing Sam "Smushipig" Javier Samedy Khun Samrach Sar, Esq. Sandra Chhuon Sasha Buz ចាប សាត Sath Chap Sokha Danh Sorika Wolf Sotheara Jeffrey Lim Stephanie Ung Sumit Karn Tanaka Valerie Hoang Vivian Huang |