Ding Ding TV interview with finalists of California Ethnic Media Symposium, Expo, and Awards 2023
Hong Nguyen-Phuong interviewed some of the finalists of California Ethnic Media Symposium, Expo, and Awards 2023 for Ding Ding TV.
Finalist for Outstanding Editorials Prem Pariyar
Immigrating to the U.S. from Nepal to escape caste discrimination, Prem Pariyar says caste discrimination is rather a global social justice issue, human rights issue, civil rights issue.
Finalist for Outstanding Photo-Essays Sonia Gurrola
Nature brings tranquility and reconnects with animals, something immigrants in cities do not have access to. As a Photo-Journalist, Sonia Gurrola wants to bring awareness and change; she documents the truth and records history at the same time.
Finalist for Outstanding Feature Writing Marc Phillip Yablonka
Hmong Daily News Publisher Macy Yang speaks for Marc who is recovering from surgery. Marc wrote about visiting his Laos and Thailand after 15 years after the end of the Vietnam War.
Finalist for Outstanding International Reporting Ritu Marwa
Ritu Marwa wrote in India Currents about generational aspirations, and how a Silicon Valley entrepreneur drive changes in rural India.
Finalist for Outstanding Editorials Nancy Tran
Nancy’s TNT Radio serves Vietnamese with trusted helpful information, infused with love and an upbeat hopeful note. But not everything is OK, and hate crimes need to be met with more understanding.
Finalist for Outstanding Social Media Ruslan Gurzhiy
Slavic Sacramento Ruslan Gurzhiy shares the challenges and difficulties of Slavic immigrants in the U.S.