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1882 FOUNDATION
American Civil Rights & the Exclusion Laws
The 1882 Foundation seeks to broaden public awareness of the history and continuing significance of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act through three initiatives:
Encouraging Collaboration
We organize an annual 1882 Symposium in Washington D.C. to build connections among educators and public & private agencies.
Uncovering & Preserving Our Stories
We collect oral histories and preserve story sites through monthly Talk Story Events. Talk Story encourages individuals to reveal their stories and share them with others.
Strengthening Public Education
We aim to promote the inclusion of Chinese and Asian American experiences in our core curricula through curriculum content and resources and teacher workshops.
NEXT TALK STORY
"Flower Drum Song" - Viewing and Discussion
Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 2 – 4 PM
I Street Conference Center – Level C
Enter through Parking Elevator next to 615 I (Eye) Street NW Between 6/7th Streets NW
Washington, DC
CHINESE AMERICAN WOMEN IN HISTORY CONFERENCE
The 1882 Foundation and Chinese American Museum of Washington, DC are excited to host the inaugural Chinese American Women in History Conference.
We are eager to hear your stories and research related to the experience of Chinese American women, past and present.
The 50 Objects Initiative:
Next steps
We are excited to partner with the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) on the upcoming exhibition, Gathering: Collecting and Documenting Chinese American History, scheduled to open Fall 2019.
1882 Symposium
Thank you to everyone who participated in 1882 Symposium VII on May 9-11, 2019, hosted in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. It was an honor to gather together and commemorate #Transcontinental150 and plan for future collaboration. Check back soon for a report and additional resources.
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