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David Pham

David Pham serves as Webmaster, Strategist, and Content Architect for the ACoM, overseeing UI, UX, brand, and graphic design. He also creates social media content for Instagram and TikTok, and curates and writes for ACoM’s Curated Vlog, a website column spotlighting diverse stories and perspectives.
Curated VLOG
00:33:33

Sean the Science Kid: Fighting Misinformation with Curiosity

David Pham -
At just 10, Sean the Science Kid turns curiosity into content for 1.4M followers, mixing big dreams, hyperthymesia, and fresh insights in conversations that even impress Sanjay Gupta.
Curated VLOG
00:27:01

Steph Curry’s Return to China: Honored Like a Prince, Welcomed Like Family

David Pham -
Steph Curry’s return to Chongqing was insane — 5,000 drones, sneaker parades, hot pot, wild fan love. The mountain mega city went all out, welcoming him like family.
Curated VLOG
00:03:56

The Unlikely Sport Transforming America’s Correctional Facilities

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Behind prison walls, pickleball is proving powerful: teaching teamwork, boosting morale, and offering inmates the chance to rebuild lives, one serve at a time.
Curated VLOG
00:03:02

Deadly Floods and Storms Sweep Across Asia’s Urban and Rural Heartlands

David Pham -
Hundreds dead, cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Islamabad flooded, and infrastructure in ruins as storms and monsoons batter South and East Asia.
Curated VLOG
00:29:50

Carlos Eduardo Espina on Politics, Immigration, and the Power of Spanish-Language Media

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Carlos Eduardo Espina explains how Spanish-language TikTok became a powerful political force shaping Latino communities, immigration debates, and digital misinformation.
Curated VLOG
00:03:23

The Coach Who Sees What Others Miss: Natalie Nakase and the Valkyries’ Culture of Opportunity

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Natalie Nakase's journey from overlooked player to historic WNBA coach mirrors the Valkyries' rise, proving opportunity, preparation, and belief can transform a franchise.
Curated VLOG
00:20:02

Why Believing in Meritocracy Makes Inequality Worse

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Meritocracy claims to reward effort, but often reinforces privilege. True opportunity demands equal starts. As inequality grows, the myth endures, masking the need for systems rooted in equity and access.
Curated VLOG
00:08:44

Chinatown USA: History, Adaptation, Gentrification, and the Road Ahead

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San Francisco’s Chinatown embodies immigrant resilience—its preservation is a stand for justice, memory, and belonging as Chinatowns nationwide face renewal or erasure.
Curated VLOG
00:14:26

Jeremy Lin Sits Down with Yuki Kawamura, Who Credits Ja Morant’s Mentorship

David Pham -
In a candid chat with Jeremy Lin, Yuki Kawamura shares his NBA journey—driven by grit, guided by Ja Morant, and fueled by big goals. His message: believe, adapt, and rise.
Curated VLOG
00:10:53

The Global Rise of Sponge Cities: A Natural Solution to Urban Flooding & Drought

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Copenhagen’s sponge city approach shows what’s possible when cities stop fighting water and start designing for it, absorbing the impact of storms and floods instead of being overwhelmed by them.
Curated VLOG
00:03:54

Zohran Mamdani’s Story: From Mixtapes to NYC Mayor?

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Zohran Mamdani’s youth-powered primary win shook NYC politics. These videos capture him in a key interview, a news analysis, a celebratory video collage, and hip-hop throwbacks from his early days.
Curated VLOG
00:53:46

The CRISPR Revolution: How Gene Editing Is Changing Medicine, Ethics, and Evolution

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CRISPR is revolutionizing science by allowing us to precisely edit DNA, treating genetic diseases, enhancing crops, and altering microbes. Its potential is vast, but it raises urgent questions about ethics, equity, and how far we should go.
Curated VLOG
00:03:10

From Japan to the NBA: Yuki Kawamura’s Rise Continues in Chicago

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Yuki Kawamura, the 5'8" Japanese point guard, earned a two-way contract with the Bulls after impressing in the 2025 NBA Summer League and excelling for Japan in the 2024 Olympics.
Curated VLOG
00:57:10

La Raza Magazine: Covering the Chicano Movement from the Inside Out

David Pham -
Launched in 1967, La Raza used writing and photography, poetry and art to document struggle, amplify Chicano voices, and ignite grassroots change.
Curated VLOG
00:15:47

Iconic Eats and Hidden Gems in San Francisco’s Sunset

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Join chonkyABG on a mouthwatering food crawl through San Francisco’s Sunset District, where iconic neighborhood gems meet her go-to comfort eats.
Curated VLOG
01:00:10

Economic Hitman on Power, Money and Transformation

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Once an “economic hitman,” John Perkins was transformed by a near-death and an apprenticeship with a shaman in the Amazon. Now, he champions a sustainable “life economy” and a global awakening.
Curated VLOG
01:51:55

The Near-Death Experience That Defied Medicine: Anita Moorjani’s Story

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More than a miraculous recovery, Anita’s story invites us to expand our understanding of death and life itself, and to live with greater courage, presence, and purpose.
Curated VLOG
00:15:00

The Dark History of “Gasoline Baths” at the US-Mexico Border

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How Carmelita Torres sparked the 1917 Bath Riots and challenged the discriminatory public health policies shaping the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arts & Entertainment
00:16:35

Crossed Out: The Art and Agony of Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Jean-Michel Basquiat transformed graffiti aesthetics into a striking and influential form of modern art. His work confronted themes of race, identity, and power, reshaping the art world in the process.
Curated VLOG
00:02:15

Green Infrastructure: When Cities Mimic Nature’s Water Cycle

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Cities are using green infrastructure to manage stormwater, reduce pollution, and cool neighborhoods by mimicking the natural water cycle. These videos highlight solutions in action.
Curated VLOG
00:08:03

The History of Birthright Citizenship in the United States

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Professor Robert S. Chang, Executive Director, Korematsu Center for Law & Equality at UC Irvine School of Law, gives us a brief history of Birthright Citizenship in the US.
Curated VLOG
01:10:14

What 50 Years of Near-Death Experience Research Taught Psychiatrist Bruce Greyson

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Dr. Bruce Greyson joins Oprah to explore near-death experiences, revealing how they bring peace, clarity, and a transformed view of life and death.
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News

Op-Ed

Gov. Newsom Could Make History for Local News Outlets Nationwide

AB 2222 would help ensure baseline workforce stability especially critical for smaller local news outlets facing financial headwinds.

News Briefings

News Briefings
01:22:15

The Next Chapter in The Stealth War Against Immigrants – The Expanding Surveillance Dragnet

Sep 11 | Explore the implications of surveillance in the US. Experts discuss the tech tools and how they impact immigrants.

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Community

Op-Ed

Pissing on the President: Ordinary Fascism in America

A urinal at an upscale grocery store in Naples, Florida, bears the image of former President Joe Biden.

Contributors

Environment

Record-Breaking El Niño Could Bring California a Winter of Floods, Extreme Weather

Selen Ozturk -
This year's El Niño is forecast to intensify into what could be the strongest event ever observed, bringing rising seas, elevated flood risk and a wet winter to California in the months ahead.