The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Charmaine Cretin, Covington, Louisiana — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:34:34 GMT

As a former New Orleanean who has visited the city since Katrina and seen the destruction of New Orleans East, I was anxious to view this feature of Dateline. I lived for many years in New Orleans east and saw the Vietnamese community grow from a few refugees in the 1970's to the thriving community it was pre-Katrina. I'm sure you witnessed their willingness to work hard and as a community - characteristics that are so necessary for any group of people to recover from a disaster.
I will be watching for the rescheduled airing and look forward to seeing the signs of hope that you found on your visit.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Calvin, Macon, GA — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:16:13 GMT

AMAZING! What a great story! People working together and rebuilding their neighborhood by faith. This story was truly inspirational.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Greg Lentz, Torrance,CA 90504 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:38:35 GMT

Best HOPE story I've seen in a long time.
Keep up the good work!

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Charmien Morse — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:09:12 GMT

What an inspiring story!! It was so great to watch an uplifting story from NoLO after all the bad things that have happened since Katrina. The hurricane and the flooding afterwards was devastating but I was so appalled by the fraud and corruption going on. May God Bless the people in the story!!!!

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Hugh Paik, Lubbock, TX — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:02:16 GMT

What a uplifting wonderful story you brought out!

We all would like to see more of these inspirational stories to come to light.

Thank you for your work,

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Portia, Illinois — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:32:22 GMT

Beautiful piece. We need more of these as headline news.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Judy Rivedal — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:38:46 GMT

What a truly remarkable and up lifting story of how 1 persons dream can become anothers reality..This is a perfect example of how 1 hand up and not hand out can make a difference..We all could learn a valuable lesson from this....God Bless.......

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

vanessa kickhoefer — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:18:15 GMT

I loved, loved, loved this story. I am sending it as a link to all my friends and family. Thank you for sharing, it is a true inspiration.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Trien Ngo, New York — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:49:09 GMT

I am very impressed with the Vietnamese American in New Orleans. Vietnamese are always stick together and hardworking people.....GOD BLESS

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Ricky, Orlando, FL — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:18:56 GMT

amazing story

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

T. Buck — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:08:28 GMT

Your story made me cry. I admired the unity that the Vietnamese people shown. That should be an example for other communities to do the same. May GOD be with them with all that they've been through.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Tulsa, OK — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:16:43 GMT

What a great story. I am proud to call myself Vietnamese-American.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Tommy, Riverview Florida — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:52:05 GMT

Awesome story! Wonderful community! Love it! Love to see more! Keep up with the good work!

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Thuy T., Dallas Tx — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:57:41 GMT

I moved from New Orleans to Dallas two years before Katrina hit. I remember the terror and panic that struck as I watched the storm rip through New Orleans, my hometown, where my family and friends lived. And then the despair and heartache that shortly followed. I remember how anxious family and friends were to leave me and return to rebuild, no matter how I begged them to stay in Texas. They left to go back to New Orleans as soon as they were allowed. Eight months later when I could finally go back to New Orleans to see my community, I cried. I also cried as I watched this video. But only for a brief moment, because as the story reveals, the tragedy only strenghtened community bonds. Since then my parent's home is restored along with a large portion of the neighborhood I grew up in. And I know, where ever I go, there will always be a home to come back to. Thank you for telling this story.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

St. Rose, LA — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:28:58 GMT

Such inspirational story. We need to hear more about this kind of story in the headlines. Thanks

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

H.Tran, San Jose CA — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:20:38 GMT

I would like to get a copy of this video. Anyone, Please advise me on how to obtain this video.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

DavidG, San Francisco, CA — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:19:43 GMT

Like others, I was moved by the initiative and determination exhibited by this community to take matters into their own hands. As I sit here, CNBC is televising another of thousands and thousands of stories citing a myriad of reasons that allegedly have hamstrung New Orleans' recovery. It is curious that the success and courage of this community has been ignored by the media. Why?

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Peter Nguyen, Seattle WA. — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:40:40 GMT

Truly inspiring story, and the only thing I could say to the Vietnamese-American of the East Community in New Orleans is that thank you for showing everyone your fighting spirit of all the Vietnamese-American.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

UPN, So. Calif. — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:41:13 GMT

This is an example of human resilience and indomitable spirit at its best! I am inspired and proud of the spirit of Vietnamese-Americans as they came together to rebuild their community. They have demonstrated what can be achieved when there is desire for REAL change. This community has led the way with their example and has coupled their action with obvious, tangible, and measurable outcomes. Their actions have spoken more loudly than the words of those who claim to be working for social change. Kudos to them! I say to you: keep up your invicible spirits! We are SO PROUD of you.

The Vietnamese-American community recovers after Katrina

Kevin L. — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:12:28 GMT

It is so wonderful. Excellent Job!