Through Chinatown’s Eyes First Episode: April 1968 The first in a series of short documentaries, April 1968, examines the impact of the civil disturbances and street violence in DC on Chinatown after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King in…
Writing like an Asian: Thoughts on writing, composition, and issues of identity by Jee Yoon Lee (from her November 29, 2013 blog) (Q1) How did you become involved with the 1882 Foundation and the Talk Story Events? The 1882 Foundation is a continuation…
50th Anniversary of the 1965 Immigration & Nationality Act and the Civil Rights Movement by Roberta L. Chew The 1882 Foundation, Alexandria’s Black History Museum and the City of Alexandria came together for a unique collaboration exploring the impact of…
“Lives of Color: 1850-1900” - A Panel Discussion with the National Park Service by Roberta L. Chew The second event held on September 29, 2015 of our series commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 Immigration & Nationality Act and…
These are possible topics in the series. The intention is to build on oral histories collected from DC residents and people who have had an association with DC. The topics are platforms that allow the exploration of broader historical themes and social…
Books and Ideas: A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story Check out Jay Roberts’s blog post for his first look at longtime NPR journalist Tom Gjelten’s new book, A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story. Go…