Family History
My interviewee, Joal Truong-Vargas was introduced to me by Ms. Erpelo. Joal is an American born Filipino who is a second generation. His family moved from the Philippines to the United States in search of the American Dream. They left because of joblessness, the Marcos dictatorship, for more freedom and opportunity. His Father and Mother met in the America. His parents initially met in Alaska as fishermen/Women and eventually left come back to California to marry. But I'll save it for the video. These videos show where Joal originated and his search in finding his self-identity and national identity of his forgotten history.
Table of Contents
- Family History (part 1-2)
- Joal Vargas History (part 1-2)
- Visit to the Philippines (Exposure trip)
- U.S. culture in the Philippines
- Joal's involvement in Daly City (part 1-2)
Family History
Joal's Family history and his origins. Reasons why his family left the Philippines and how life is like in the United States of America.
Part 2
Joal's Personal History
Joals talks about obtaining his education from San Francisco State University, Jobs after college, and how he found his national and self-identity.
Part 2
Visting the Philippines (Exposure Trip)Joal visits the Philippines as an exposure trip to understand what he has been learning about in his university.
Joal talks about the American influence in the Philippines.
Daly City Involvement
Joals was involved in the Kalayaan School for Equity
No more Government funding for the Daly City cultural centers that provided many essential resourceful for success.
There are many lessons to be learned from Joal's story. I hope this blog gave you further insight about yourself and your family. Every family has a rich history,
learn about yours.
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