June Soh

'One Journey' Aims to Shift Narrative About Refugees - One Heart at a Time

More than 4,000 people attended last year's One Journey festival

US Grassroots Refugee Movement Catching On

As the number of refugees allowed into the United States is reduced by the Trump administration, a grassroots movement to help the public better understand refugees is growing in the nation’s capital. VOA’s June Soh caught up with a woman who is a driving force behind the movement called One Journey. Carol Pearson narrates her story.]

Grassroots Movement to Support Refugees is Growing in Washington

More than 4,000 people attended last year's One Journey festival

Grassroots Movement to Support Refugees is Growing in Washington

As the number of refugees allowed into the United States is reduced by the Trump administration, a grassroots movement to help the public better understand refugees is growing in the nation’s capital. VOA’s June Soh caught up with a woman who is a driving force behind the movement called One Journey. Carol Pearson narrates her story.

Unusual Partners Make Afghan Music

The duo plays three different kinds of music, much of which can be heard on YouTube

Unusual Partners Make Afghan Music

She is from the eastern U.S. state of Pennsylvania and he is from Afghanistan. Together they make beautiful music, blending classical Eastern beats with Western style. VOA’s June Soh introduces you to an unusual musical duo, Tabla for Two, in this report narrated by Carol Pearson.

Anxiety for US-born Kids of Families Facing Deportation

US Department of Homeland Security says it will end Temporary Protected Status program for six of 10 protected countries, including El Salvador

What Happens to the Children When TPS Holders are Sent Home?

More than 400,000 immigrants in the U.S. may face deportation later this year, after the Trump administration announced it would end the Temporary Protected Status Program (TPS) for six countries. The situation poses particular problems for U.S.-born children of TPS holders. VOA's June Soh met some of them who have staged a play outside Washington to dramatize their plight. Carol Pearson narrates.

Ancient Art of Mongolian Mask Making

The renowned Mongolian mask maker, known as Ganna, makes elaborate representations of characters that appear in traditional Buddhist temple dances

Artist Spreads Mongolian Culture Through Masks

Gankhuyag Natsag, also known as Ganna, has dedicated his life to spreading Mongolian culture abroad. The Buddhist ritual dance masks he makes are displayed in museums outside his homeland and he tours with them around the world. VOA’s June Soh caught up with the artist, who is dubbed the Mongolian cultural ambassador, at his home studio outside Washington. Carol Pearson narrates her report.

Mongolian Community in Washington Celebrates Lunar New Year’s Day

It is the Mongolian new year, Tsagaan Sar. Far from Mongolia in Washington, DC, the milestone is celebrated with traditional wrestling, food and drink, and is highlighted by the Buddhist ritual mask dance.

One House, Many Voices: Art Depicting the Best of US

Three hundred local artists in the Washington DC area came together to showcase the American values using their visual art skills. The installation art they created featuring immigration stories makes a powerful visual statement that diversity is the strength of the US. VOA’s June Soh visited the One House Project exhibit at the BlackRock art center outside the capital.

One House, Many Voices: Art Depicting the Best of US

The exhibit, a large house structure at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, contains 300 panels, each representing a different ancestor

Suitcases of Earlier Immigrants Tell Story of Today's

Miniature streetscapes by artist Mohamed Hafez depict damage done by civil war in Syria

Art in a Suitcase Depicts War-Torn Syria

Mohamad Hafez, an architect who designs skyscrapers, is better known as the artist who builds replicas of war-torn homes and buildings inside suitcases. His work, which depicts the ongoing Syrian conflict and the experience of war refugees, has been recognized by museums and galleries across the nation. VOA's June Soh caught up with the artist in New Haven, Connecticut, where he lives. Carol Pearson narrates the story.

Full Circle of Help for Refugees: Embracelets 

The Embracelet Embraces Refugees

A young man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has set out to do something about the global refugee crisis even if it has only a modest impact. He started a fashion company while in college selling accessories with a special connection to refugees. In this report narrated by Molly McKitterick, VOA's June Soh introduces you to the young entrepreneur.

Immigrants Spur Farmers Market Revival in US

Only produce grown within 80 kilometers of the market is offered for sale here and sold directly by the grower

An Urban Oasis of Fresh Local Produce

Many shoppers believe there is no better place to buy fruits and vegetables than a farmers’ market. St. Paul Farmers’ Market in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been providing fresh vegetables for local shoppers for more than 150 years. These days the market is thriving with a diverse mix of immigrants and refugee vendors. In this report narrated by Carol Pearson, VOA’s June Soh takes you to one of the most vibrant farmers’ markets in the nation.

DC Fashion Week Features International Hybrid Designs

Annual event aims to foster understanding through inclusion and native textiles