Khmerican is a six-month old web-based news agency exclusively producing stories and content focusing on the Cambodian American experience. They recently launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for official registration as a media company in the state of California. And they need your help. Here's a video with more information:
And here's part of their pitch:
To keep up the momentum, we're asking for help. Just like any other serious news organization, we need to compensate our staff for their hard work and continue developing the projects we have in mind. Reporting isn't just writing articles or taking pictures, but a whole process of research, fieldwork, synthesis, editing, and presentation. The more we can fund our photographers and writers, the better we can keep you informed about all the things that make us who we are: from descendants of Angkor to survivors of tragedy, and everything in between.Right now, they're trying to raise $10,000 by April 30. All proceeds from the campaign will go towards incorporation fees and hiring more contributors and creating more content. For further information, and to make a pledge, check out the Indiegogo campaign page here. And take a look at The Khmerican.
With your support, Khmerican can officially register as a media company. The postal address will symbolically be in Long Beach, right off of America's first and only "Cambodia Town" neighborhood. But reporting from various locations is what will create the foundation for a truly connected, nationally aware Khmer America. It's not just a Long Beach phenomenon, or a Lowell one, but a rising unified movement for the betterment of our people everywhere.
By enabling more thorough representation, the Khmerican means proof to the world that our community is worth knowing. Your contribution is a vote of confidence for that sentiment, turning our voices into an anthem.