‘Crazy Rich Asians’ lets Asian Americans from the San Gabriel Valley take pride in their identity
The lack of Asian American representation in film and media only propelled Sarah Wang's need to conform.
Immigrant Narratives
The City of Alhambra’s Annual Latino Heritage Festival
Come join the City of Alhambra in our celebration of Latino Heritage, with our annual festival where we pay tribute to the rich Latino culture on September 16th, 2018 9AM – 1 PM. Residents and guests are invited to attend…
What they don’t tell you about immigrating to America
Peter Khant had to redefine what the American Dream means to him.
America is not like the movies
Allison Ko's mother immigrates from Beijing to look for adventure and discovers the true beauty of America.
I don’t belong
Alhambra High School student Sofia Chie reflects on belonging as a Chinese immigrant to Honduras and the United States.
Times change, but locksmiths are still in demand 鎖匠的故事 [Updated]
Dazhou Van had no idea he'd become a locksmith when, 30 years ago, he went in to copy a set of keys. Today, his has achieved his American Dream through the locksmith business.
Journey to the West as a refugee 西行難民記 [Updated]
For Raymond and Fanny Moc, the American story is a series of gains and setbacks. At one point they feared tigers. At another time they were forced to live in a prison.
Can you go home again? A Filipino immigrant’s dilemma
Five Years of the Source: For seven years Alfred Dicioco had tried to fit in with the American way of life. Will he find his true self if he returns to the Philippines?
Relating to superheroes: A young immigrant and her secret identity
Sam & Jackie Wong-Alhambra Source Scholarship recipient Valerie Cabral writes about keeping her immigrant status a secret.
Daughter of an arranged marriage
Five Years of the Source: At the age of 19, Monica Luhar’s mother had an arranged marriage in India. At 19, Monica was a single college sophomore frustrated that she was not allowed to date.