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White Christmas in Black April

Jimmy Patel-Nguyen :: — It’s Christmas time, and like other folks, my wife and I have set up our tree, strung our lights, and hung our stockings. We listen to Christmas music to get into the spirit, but one song in particular reminds me of something far different than the holiday itself.

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My story and why REFUGENE exists

Jimmy Patel-Nguyen :: — Hi, my name is Jimmy and I am a Vietnamese American who was born and raised in North Carolina. I started printing REFUGENE shirts to connect with my heritage. As a father and as a minority, I worry our cultural identity will fade with each generation. The REFUGENE project exists to...

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