About

Lao American Magazine (LaoAmericans.com) is an independent online journal based in California, which started in 2009. We feature stories by and about Americans of Laotian descent, as well as Americans living and working in Laos. We are growing, learning and looking for talented supporters. If you have a request for submission or a story you would like featured, please contact us.

Siamphone Louankang, Founder & Editor
Yale University, BA History

 

Contributors

Aditta Kittikhoun Mahason Magazine
Aimee M. Khanchareun Student Intern
Aline Xayasouk UC Berkeley Laotian American Student Representatives, alumna
Bryan Thao Worra On the Other Side of the Eye
Gary Sayviseth Freelance Graphic Designer, Photographer
Jerry Sithiphone Lao American Advancement Organization
Keo Keonorasak Independent Correspondent
Ladda Sonephome Student Intern
Lianxay Louankang Language Specialist, Dongdok National University of Laos, BA English
Robert Phongsavanh Independent Correspondent
Khonnie Lattasima Freelance Writer
Sandra Siharath SE Asian Cultural Heritage Musical Performing Arts
Saymoukda Vongsay Freelance Writer
Sim Louankang International Man of Mystery
Sirch Chanthyasack  Laotian American National Alliance (LANA)
Thatsanaphone Bounyarith UC Berkeley Laotian American Student Representatives, alumna
Thinnakone Arounsack Freestyled Traveler Extraordinaire


IAMAmarai

Story One: "Loss, Life and Laos" is a story of hope, identity, and new life despite loss. Amy story-tells with Soutkita "La" Reagan, founder of Jai Lao Foundation, on their identity struggle as Laotian Americans carrying legacies left by their parents. La recounts her heartbreaking loss that prompted a deeper search for herself and her true roots back to the heart of Laos.

I AM Amarai is both a story and a show. It is a story about ordinary people bravely facing their journeys with authenticity, vulnerability, and passion. It is looking to discover purpose through the lives of others and in so doing, finding beauty in dark places. This is a web-show of short films. By capturing the lives of individuals and groups or organizations, we discover and create avenue of Hope & Love (Charity), through the art of cinematic storytelling. Follow: https://twitter.com/IAMAmarai

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