Legacy: Achievement of Chinese Railroad Workers
Talk Story Event: Dec 17, 4:30 pm EST

Bruce Lee (1940 – 1973) was a Hong Kong American martial artist, actor, director, martial arts instructor and philosopher. In this event, we will explore Bruce Lee’s life and influence on Western culture and Asians growing up in the U.S. Rita Hadden is a Chinese American residing in DC. She retired from management and technology consulting, and now teaches lifelong learners in "Understanding Asia" at American University. Her great grandfather Ho Kom Tong is Bruce Lee's grandfather. Rita is inspired by both men who, in their lifetimes, have given much to humankind and the world. Rita will talk about: who was Bruce Lee? How is Bruce like Ho Kom Tong? Bruce's mother Grace Ho, and highlights of Bruce's life. Harry Chow, the son of a Chinese laundryman, was born and raised in DC. As a child, attending schools where he was the rare Asian, Harry was often bullied until he started learning martial arts. Harry met Bruce Lee several times and was inspired by him as a positive male role model. Harry will talk about Bruce Lee in DC and the star’s influence on him and on Western culture.

When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Richard Lui set aside his rising career as a news anchor to care for family. But this selfless journey did not come easily. Richard will share the practical tips and tools he learned along the way that unlocked the unexpected power of selflessness — and can help […]

Join us to learn more about the history of Angel Island and some of the immigrants who passed through it in their journey to enter the US. Sunday, February 7, 2021 | 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Zoom Registration Required: http://bit.ly/3ckNojM