Black April is significant because it's the darkest day in the history of Vietnam. Millions had to flee their homes, their country, to escape the brutal communist regime. Over 500,000 perished at sea. Black April honors our past and preserves the memories of those that we've lost. As a Vietnamese American born in the United States. (00:21–00:25)
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Asserts that over 500,000 Vietnamese people died at sea during the exodus.
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