华裔尤里卡人
对于亚裔美国人来说，回顾140年前尤里卡华人遭驱逐的历史意义重大；面对当前的挑战，我们必须付诸实际行动，确保后代免受针对我们社区的歧视。
Fan Jiao
Prof. Tung-Yen Lin, A Highly Influential and Innovative Structure Engineer
On March 12, 1986, during the National Medal of Science ceremony at the White House, President Reagan honored Tung-yen. Lin with the following citation: “For his work as an engineer, teacher, and author whose scientific analyses, technological innovation, and visionary designs have bridged the gap not only between science and art but also between technology and society
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Antioch Chinatown
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing and a surge in anti-Asian hate crimes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Antioch takes the lead as the first city to issue a formal apology. Mayor Lamar Thorpe, who led the initiative, expressed, “Watching the news was agonizing, and I couldn’t help but feel that merely expressing solidarity with different groups isn’t sufficient.” He emphasized the need for tangible action alongside words. [3]
Absolutely.
It’s crucial that Asian Americans take concrete actions to ensure that any recurrence of discriminatory acts against our community is prevented for future generations.
History Records of Chinese Americans | Janet Yang, The Boss of Hollywood
In less than a month, the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 will be held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on March 12. There are many well-known actors including Chinese actors and films that are nominated for the ceremony, but the most eye-catching thing is that in the 116-year history of Hollywood in the United States, the first Chinese Hollywood boss will host this grand event.
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Historical Record of Chinese Americans | The vicissitudes of life in San Jose Chinatowns – Inheritance & Future
The so-called “Chinese problem” was a very controversial topic in San Jose society in the mid-19th century. The church burned down because a pastor organized Sunday schools for Chinese children. A German-immigrated landlord was verbally abused and physically threatened for signing contracts with Chinese businessmen. On February 4, 1886, the California Anti-Chinese Annual Conference, led by the former mayor of St. Jose, was held in St. Jose with the theme, “Chinese must get out!” “, what the hell is going on here?
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee – Pioneer in the Pursuing the Suffrage
Author: Zhida Song-James On May 4, 1912, tens of thousands of New Yorkers gathered in the streets of Greenwich Village, and the march for women’s suffrage was about to start. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, a young Chinese woman, was on horseback leading the procession. It was one of the largest gatherings of US women’s political participation.
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Yick Wo v. Hopkins, A Gift to All Americans
Fan Jiao The three amendments (Amendments 13, 14, 15) adopted after the American Civil War (1861-1865) to abolish slavery and establish civil and legal rights for black Americans，among which, the 14th amendment established in 1866, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and guaranteed that all persons
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Hop Alley, and Chinatown Mayor Annie Leong(梁美珍）
The earliest Chinese settlers in St. Louis congregated in an area between Seventh, Eighth, Market and Walnut Streets, which became the Chinatown of St. Louis, known as Hop Alley. Annie Leong managed one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Chinatown. Gradually, the people of Hop Alley called Annie the mayor of Chinatown.
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Historical Record of Chinese Americans | China’s Schindler, Humanitarian Trailblazer, Dr. Ho Fengshan
The deeply rooted Confucian and Taoist cultures make benevolence and mutual assistance transcend the boundaries of nationalities and religions Author: Fan Jiao When Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in March 1938, roughly 185,000 Austrian Jews were forced to leave their motherland. Despite the pressure from the Nazi regime, Dr. Fengshan Ho, Consul General of
Promoting National Museum of Asian American and Pacific Islander
We are the “Friends of the National Museum of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Friends of the National AAPI Museum)”, and we are about to start conversations on the establishment of a National Museum of Asian American and Pacific Islander History and Culture (NMAAPIHC) with all communities.
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