CUNY FORUM Vol 14 & 15 – Article and Essay Submissions
AAARI is currently accepting submissions for our academic journal, CUNY FORUM Volume 14 & 15, scheduled for print in 2027/2028.
CUNY Forum
CUNY FORUM Volume 12:1
CUNY FORUM Volume 12:1 commemorates five decades since the Fall of Sài Gòn and the Vietnamese refugee diaspora—one of the largest forced migration movements of the 20th century. This issue brings together leading scholars, artists, and community voices to explore the lasting impacts of the Việt Nam War, refugee resettlement, and Vietnamese American community formation.
The Pacifier
In Khanh Ho’s poignant personal short story, a lost pacifier plunges into the ocean during a refugee journey, marking a moment of irreversible loss and adaptation.
War and Peace: Reflections of an Asian American Army Veteran
Army veteran Michael Wong reflects on America’s persistent war path—from Iraq and Ukraine to threats against China—urging a pivot to peace and cooperation instead of endless empire-building.
50 Years in Exile: A Refugee’s Journey of Becoming
A retrospective of Vietnamese American artist Long Nguyễn’s work, featuring paintings and the monumental spirit boat sculpture ‘Our Boat,’ commemorates 50 years since the Fall of Sài Gòn, exploring exile, transformation, and becoming through ‘Tales of Yellow Skin’ series.
Making Forever Spring
Đức Nguyễn traces the evolution of his documentary Forever Spring, blending grassroots archival discovery of the Trường Xuân refugee ship with stories of intergenerational trauma and mental health healing in Vietnamese American communities.