At the Burma Restaurant in DC Chinatown, you could always find great food. One could also find great company and stimulating conversations. It was the place where community leaders and organizers met regularly to share ideas and plan civic and…
On March 20, 2014, Ted and Stan of the 1882 Foundation were recognized for their work in organizing Talk Story events and for their commitment to giving a voice to the Chinese American community in Washington, D.C. It was our great honor to…
Dear Friends and Colleagues of Talk Story, OCA-DC (www.ocadc.org) is a membership based national organization of over 100 chapters and affiliates dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APA). APAs are the fastest growing population in…
Come to the upcoming Talk Story Event to learn more about the remarkable life of Wong Chin Foo. We will be gathering on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Chinatown Community Cultural Center, located at 616…
The 1882 Foundation wants to take a moment remember the life of Major Kurt Lee. He was a true American hero, and he was proud of his Chinese heritage. We were proud to have him participate in an early Talk…
Please join us at our upcoming Talk Story Event! Community Historian and Preservationist, David Lei, explains traditional Chinese burial practices and beliefs. He explores Chinese concepts of death and the relationship of rites to assuring proper passage to the afterlife. …