VIA Times – August 2021 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

Family and friends at Xavier’s birthday party in June.

By: Doug Nguyen   One day in 1939, Ida May Fuller stopped by the local Social Security office in her hometown of Rutland, Vermont to inquire about Social Security benefits. She knew she had been paying into Social Security, and wanted ...

FROM TEAACH Act Hello, As I wrap up my first two weeks as Executive Director, I’m feeling incredibly grateful to be able to do this work and excited about what lies ahead. We celebrated a huge victory last Friday with ...

By: Veronica Leighton   August may begin to signal the end of summer, but it also marks the start of new school years and countdowns to fall and winter holidays. Plus, this month brings to our community some rushed ideas for ...

November 25, 1965, in Olongapo City, located in the Luzon area of the Philippines. He was the second child of five. He was not only a good student; he was a happy boy and made his parents proud. He seemed ...

By: Edward Cortez   David was a mighty warrior and a courageous man who would never back down from a good fight – certainly a character trait a man named Goliath wished he knew in advance. Yet in Psalm 7 ...

By: Janice Dantes   Most Filipinos I encounter work in healthcare. They encounter people who have to sign “do not resuscitate” (DNR) documents and other legal documents prior to surgery. However, many Filipinos I meet do not have their affairs ...

The 68th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice was held at Chicago’s Kennedy Park on Saturday July 24. The remembrance ceremony commemorating the July 27, 1953 Armistice was organized by the Chicago Nightingales and Chicago MARINES. Guests speakers included the ...

By: Sarah   That bakery-style sky-high blueberry muffins with streusel topping and tender interior…that is a personal favorite. There is a secret to getting that extra lift in the muffin top, and I’m sharing it with you. Have some tools ...