49th Annual Black April CommemoratioN

On April 30th, 2024, the Vietnamese American Roundtable hosted the 12th Annual Black April Commemoration, or Lễ Tưởng Niệm Tháng Tư Đen, marking the 49th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Community members and elected officials convened in the City Hall Rotunda in Downtown San Jose to reflect on the tragic events of the war.

The theme for the event was "Blooming Beyond Barriers." In our 12 years of hosting this anniversary, we dedicated special attention for the first time to the second war fought by our parents and elders upon arriving in the United States. This was not a war of bombs or trenches but rather one characterized by linguistic barriers, cultural assimilation, financial hardships, and a yearning for a home that exists only in memory.

VAR Fellows Tiana Nguyen and Megan Luong served as the emcees for the night, alongside Nguyen Pham, VAR Program Manager. The evening was adorned with poetry, dance, art exhibits, and vocal performances. As we anticipate the significant milestone of next year's 50th anniversary of Black April, we reflect on this year’s 49th Black April as an event that brought together generations to mourn the sacrifices and celebrate the triumphs of our diaspora.

A Celebration about the resilience of a community that blooms against all odds.

an evening of remembrance and hope, honoring the strength of Vietnamese American stories that continue to rise & inspire.

Viet Thanh Nguyen

“All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield, the second time in memory.”

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Partner with Us to Empower Vietnamese American Heritage.

Are you interested in supporting the Vietnamese American Roundtable’s mission to honor resilience and celebrate heritage by becoming a sponsor of Blooming Beyond Barriers?

Your sponsorship allows us to create impactful programming, provide a platform for Vietnamese American voices, and foster a community of remembrance, hope, and inspiration.

SPONSORSHIP TIER

    • Sponsor Logo listed as Gold Level Sponsor on printed and virtual event programs*

    • Full-page slide Sponsor Logo Recognition and verbal recognition to be shared during event*

    • Several multimedia recognition, on VAR-on-Air radio program & during event**

    • Social media spotlight acknowledgement

    • 5 VAR Swag Bags with items from our partner organizations

    *NOTE: Logos must be provided by April 15th, 2024 or an inclusion into our materials cannot be guaranteed.

    **NOTE: Gold and Silver Sponsors must also confirm their sponsorship by April 15th for pre-event on-air recognitions.

    • Sponsor Logo listed as Silver Level Sponsor on printed and virtual event programs*

    • Quarter-page slide Sponsor Logo Recognition to be shared during event*

    • Multimedia recognition, on VAR-on-Air radio program recognition & during event

    • Social media spotlight acknowledgement

    • 2 VAR Swag Bags with items from our partner organization

    *NOTE: Logos must be provided by April 15th, 2024 or an inclusion into our materials cannot be guaranteed.

    **NOTE: Gold and Silver Sponsors must also confirm their sponsorship by April 15th for pre-event on-air recognitions.

    • Sponsor Logo listed as Bronze Level Sponsor on printed and virtual event programs*

    • Listed recognition during event

    • Social media acknowledgement

    • 1 VAR Swag Bags with items from our partner organizations

    *NOTE: Logos must be provided by April 15th, 2024 or an inclusion into our materials cannot be guaranteed.

Vietnamese American Roundtable, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

EIN 82-1802251.

Tax receipts will be provided upon request.

We accept all major methods of payment: check, cash, card, online. Please contact our event coordinator to make appropriate arrangements.

Event Coordinator: Philip Nguyen, philip@varoundtable.org, (661)-917-5047

Thank you!