Dr. Olivia Torres Cruz
Dr. Olivia Torres Cruz (1934 – 2022) was the first CHamoru woman to become a medical doctor. She was a trailblazer who advocated for more accessible medical care and helped to pave the way for more women in medicine.
Contemporary Guam Era, Historic Eras of Guam, Justice, Modern Guam Rises, People
Richard Hugh Benson
Richard Hugh Benson (1926 – 2021) was a judge for the Superior and Supreme Courts of Guam for over 40 years.
Contemporary Guam: Politics, Education, Guamanian Era: Education, Language, Modern Guam Rises, People, Politics and Government, WWII Survivor Stories
Pilar Cruz Lujan
Pilar Cruz Lujan (1930 – 2022) was a CHamoru language advocate and leader, groundbreaking educator, and a six-term senator in the Guam Legislature.
6th Marianas History Conference
The 6th Marianas History Conference convened on 1-3 September 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garapan, Saipan, CNMI.
Economics and Commercial Development, Guamanian Era: Economics, Non-CHamoru Ethnicity
The Impact of Korean Communities in Guam
At many restaurants in Guam, there is a wide variety of kimchi and tanmuji that patrons can order as a complementary side to their main dish. Today, many local radio stations play K-pop and island reggae music to appreciative Gen Z and Alpha audiences. At the center of each of Guam’s villages is a “mom-and-pop” store with names like Gangnam Market, Seoul Mart, Agat Kim Chee Store.
Guampedia Authors, Guampedia Staff and Contributors
Youngyoon Amy Seo
Guampedia author. Youngyoon Amy Seo earned a BS in Biology, BA in East Asian Studies, and MS in Community Health and Prevention Research from Stanford University in 2024. She has early roots in South Korea and immigrated to Guam with her parents in 2008. She graduated from St. John’s School of Guam as the valedictorian in 2018.
Historic Eras of Guam, Justice, Modern Guam Rises, People, People and Places, Post WWII Era, Women in Guam History
Ana LG Sablan
Guam’s first CHamoru policewoman. She enlisted in 1946 and served for 29 years.
Catholic, Chamorro Culture, Civic Society, Contemporary Guam: Religion, Our Heritage, Religion
Nobenan San Antonion Padua (Novena to Saint Anthony of Padua)
Nobenan San Antonion Padua (Novena to Saint Anthony of Padua). By Father Roman Maria de Vera Capuchin Missionary (1941)
Catholic, Chamorro Culture, Civic Society, Contemporary Guam: Religion, e-Publications, Our Heritage, Religion, US Naval Era: Religion
Nobenan i Sagråda Familia (Novena to the Holy Family)
Nobenan i Sagråda Familia Jesus Maria Jose (Novena to the Holy Family Jesus Mary Joseph) CHamoru/Chamorro English Tinige‘ Påle‘ Roman Maria de VeraMisioneron Kapuchino (1941) By Father Roman Maria de
Chamorro Culture, Contemporary Guam: Health, Health and Medicine, Our Heritage, People, People and Places
Josefa Cruz Certeza
“Gof Metgot I Mana’amte Yan I Amot Siha”—a solemn and profound message recently conveyed at a family gathering by Mrs. Josefa Cruz Certeza, known affectionately to her family, friends, and the community of Guam as Tan Pai, by amazing grace, still alive and well at 96 years old.