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Friday 4 May 2012

Cambodian youth to host a day of stories, arts in Long Beach

By Greg Mellen 
Press-Telegram Staff Writer

Cambodian teens will share stories about their lives as Khmer youth in Long Beach at the Khmer Girls in Action's eighth annual Yellow Lounge from 6 to 9 p.m. May 11 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 607 Third St.
The teens will describe their fight for wellness through arts and performances. Khmer Girls In Action is a group that advocates for gender, racial and economic justice led by Southeast Asian and Khmer young women.
Performers include youth rappers the Shining Sons, Recon Dance Crew, Oh Ok Crew, and a film screening of "My Asian America" produced and directed by Anida Yoeu.
A recent study by KGA members under the guidance of UCLA found high rates of depression among Khmer youth in Long Beach and is working to create Wellness Centers in area high schools to promote better mental and physical health.
- Greg Mellen

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