The annual Black April Remembrance Ceremony marking the fall of Saigon at the conclusion of the Vietnam war in 1975 will be held on Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m. in the […]
‘Black April’ event on April 30
How Vietnamese refugees found a new home in Orange County
By Jae C. Hong and Tran Nguyen Associated Press WESTMINSTER (AP) — When the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese forces 50 years ago this week, it prompted […]
“Jane Fonda Day” to be moved?
In response to public outcry and objections from area lawmakers, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider changing the date of “Jane Fonda Day” from April 30 at its next […]
‘Black April’ observed at Sid Golstein Park on a sunny day
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune On a bright, sunny day in Westminster hundreds of people gathered at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park to observe one of the darkest days in their history. Vietnamese […]
Two “Black April” observances are planned for this month
Two memorial observances of “Black April,” the month in 1975 when Communist forces conquered the Republic of (South) Vietnam, will be held in the Westminster Civic Center later this month. Last week […]
“Black April” tragedy observed
Flags rippled in the April breeze, songs were sung, speeches made as hundreds of people solemnly observed “Black April” – the fall of the Republic of (South) Vietnam in 1975 – at […]
Black April observed Saturday
The City of Westminster will host its annual Black April event on Saturday, April 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14199 All American Way. Members of the […]
“Black April” event is cancelled
Another local tradition has fallen victim to the dislocations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The annual Black April commemoration ceremony held annually in Westminster has been cancelled. The event marks the fall […]
“Black April” events are approved
The Westminster City Council on Wednesday approved a special event permit application from Vietnam Memorial in Westminster, Inc. to hold a commemoration ceremony for the 45th anniversary of “Black April” – the […]
“Black April” events are OKd by council
In sad commemoration of the fall of the the Republic of (South) Vietnam in 1975, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday took several actions touching on events planned for the last week […]
