Remembering Corky Lee
Corky Lee, 1947-2021. He was a good friend. His spirit continues in the decades of images documenting the Asian American experience, in countless lives, forever strong.
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01/31/2021
Black Lives Matter
[June 3, 2020] A Message from Ted Gong, Executive Director of the 1882 Foundation At this perilous time for our American republic –facing a relentless pandemic that has seen over 100,000 American lives lost, an economic disaster that has more Americans unemployed since the Great Depression, and violence throughout the country that exceeds the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination and the LA riots–individuals and organizations throughout the country are calling for solidarity. Police brutality and systemic racism cannot continue. We must collectively take…
02/14/2021
“Next Chapter”: AZN Zine’s Second Issue
AZN Zine released its second issue, “Next Chapter,” in December. This new publication strives to connect and empower global Asian communities by serving as a space for Asian creators to share their work. The issue contains poetry, short stories, photography, music, and artwork that “[center] on how growth is necessary to move on to the next chapter.” Click here to read AZN Zine’s second issue, “Next Chapter.”Click here to read AZN Zine’s first issue, “Outsider.”
01/13/2021
1882 At: “Asian Americans on Celluloid” Launch
On November 14, the Music of Asian America Research Center (MAARC) launched “Asian Americans on Celluloid” at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. This film timeline gives students a fun way to learn how Asian American representation and experiences have changed over time. The initial release contains 20 viewing guides and four introductory essays on Asian American filmmaking eras. MAARC intends to expand it to 45 films over the next year. Eric Hung, MAARC Executive Director and Co-Founder, and Irene Chien, Assistant Professor at Muhlenberg…
12/31/2020
1882 At: (Stay)* At Home for the Holidays with Bryan Eng and CAMDC
The Chinese American Museum in Washington, D.C. sponsored a live virtual holiday concert on December 15th featuring Bryan Eng, a Chicago-based singer, jazz musician, and actor. He was accompanied by Sam Wolsk, DW Jazz Orchestra founder, on trumpet. Bryan and Sam perform "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas." Bryan and Sam performed their own jazz renditions of songs such as “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Like Someone in Love,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “The Happy Elf.” The duo…
12/24/2020
1882 At: Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
On December 9th, Chinese American World War II veterans were recognized in a virtual ceremony with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress. Featured speakers included Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Officers of all military branches expressed their gratitude in between military band performances of patriotic songs as well. One in five Chinese Americans volunteered to fight and serve in World War II, totaling…
12/22/2020