Forty-nine years after the Fall of Saigon, April 30 remains a solemn day for many Vietnamese-Americans. They call it Black April. To many Vietnam veterans and refugees, Fonda more than earned her pejorative nickname Hanoi Jane when she traveled to North Vietnam during the war, was interviewed for communist radio broadcasts, and had photos taken with North Vietnamese Army soldiers and their anti-aircraft guns.
The decision to honor Fonda on April 30th was unintentional, with the date being chosen due to a scheduled meeting. The Los Angeles County Supervisors announced they would change the date to another in April during Earth Month out of respect for the community voices who have spoken up.
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