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June 27, 2022
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Chrystal Nguyen

2017-2018 Project Blogs

Chasing a Dream: The Story of a Vietnam War Refugee

November 16, 2017 Chrystal Nguyen 0

Tam Nguyen’s Story (1959-Current); retold by his daughter Chrystal Nguyen In 1975, the capital of Vietnam fell to the communist Northern Vietnamese Army. In 1978, thousands of Vietnamese citizens began risking their lives to escape […]

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Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Rasheed Shabazz and Alumnus Tony Daquipa

Oakland Voices is proud to announce that two of our members will join Maynard 200. Oakland Voices is a program of The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding diversity in [...]
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Markham Elementary Celebrates Living Schoolyard That Was Over Two Decades in the Making

April 15, 2022 0

There was ample sunshine, a lot of cameras (including a drone), some people wearing business suits, a homegrown NBA basketball player, and a hint of irony after school on the last day before spring break […]

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History and Mission

Chrystal Irene Nguyen was raised in Oakland and graduated Skyline High in 2012. She is currently taking a break from school at San Francisco State University to focus on her business as a full-time freelance photographer. Apart from shooting engagements, weddings, and business events, she frequently takes time off throughout the year to travel nationally and internationally. Chrystal documents her travels through filmmaking, photography, and passionately supplements her art by writing and sharing stories about her travels.
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