Talk Story Event: Caregiving and "The Circle of Love"
2017-02-26 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Finding KUKAN - SF Premiere
2017-03-11 12:40 - 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Alamo Drafthouse San Francisco, 2550 Mission St , San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
West Coast premiere of the feature documentary FINDING KUKAN, directed by Robin Lung.
Filmmaker Robin Lung investigates the case of Li Ling-Ai, the un-credited female producer of KUKAN, a landmark color film that revealed the atrocities of World War II China to American audiences. KUKAN has the rare honor of being the first ever American feature documentary to receive an Academy Award® in 1942.
Lost for decades, Lung discovers a badly damaged film print of KUKAN, and pieces together the never before told inspirational tale of the two renegades behind the making of it — Li Ling-Ai and cameraman Rey Scott.
FINDING KUKAN uses rare and unseen archival footage to create an unforgettable portrait of a female filmmaking pioneer, and sheds light on the long history of racial and gender discrimination behind the camera, which continues to reverberate in Hollywood today.
“Totally absorbing.” Louis Proyect (Rec Arts)
“Amazing.” “If you love movies or history see this film.” Steve Kopian (Unseen Films)
“4 stars” John Soltes (Hollywood Soapbox)
Winner – Best Documentary, Special Jury Award, Hawaii International Film Festival 2016
Official Selction – DOC NYC 2016

Screening and Discussion: Chinese Exclusion Act Documentary
2017-03-12 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue, NW Between 12th and 14th Streets, Washington, DC, United States
Join the 1882 Foundation in support of the upcoming screening of the PBS documentary, The Chinese Exclusion Act, next Sunday, March 12, at 1:30pm at the National Museum of American History! This screening is part of the four-day History Film Forum, a collaboration between the Smithsonian and National Endowment for the Humanities.

Curious about the film? Check out this trailer.

Following the screening, this event will feature a discussion with distinguished panelists: Fath Davis Ruffins, Curator, National Museum of American History; Martin Gold, Attorney; and Ric Burns, Documentary Filmmaker and Writer. We hope to see you there!
Screening and Discussion – The Chinese Exclusion Act (2017) , Ric Burns
Sunday, March 12th, 2017
1:30 p.m. – Warner Bros. Theater
National Museum of American History, Washington, DC

Talk Story Event: After the Last Fortune Cookie
2017-03-26 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States
On Sunday, March 26, the 1882 Foundation will be hosting a Talk Story event, “After the Last Fortune Cookie: Passion, Fusion and the Future of Chinese American Food in DC Chinatown.”
It is said that there are more Chinese restaurants in the United States than there are McDonalds, Wendy’s and Taco Bell outlets combined. At over 40,000 restaurants, Chinese food has spread throughout small towns and large cities since Cantonese gold miners introduced the cuisine in the mid 1800’s. And, of course, the food has adapted to the tastes of Americans while staying faithful as best it can to the original flavors and styles expected by Chinatown residents.
Now, these “authentic” eateries are disappearing under relentless gentrification and waves of new regional flavors and cooking styles from Szechuan, Hupei, Mongolia, Beijing, Shanghai, and Taiwan. The mom and pop businesses that competed on low cost and take-out of banquet business are giving way to the boutique and upscale, with specialized savory dishes, noodles and bars.
Join Smithsonian curator and food commentator, Cedric Yeh, in a moderated conversation among owners of People’s Bao, Reren Ramen, Ping Pong Dim Sum, and more. They share their passion for Chinese food, fusing tastes and styles with a modern sense of business for a new generation of DC Chinatown foodies.

Talk Story Event: The Thomson Project and DC ESL Education
2017-04-23 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Talk Story and Chinese Exclusion Act Screening: May 6
2017-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Chinese American Short Film Seminar
2017-05-13 17:00 - 2017-05-14 17:00 UTC | Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St , Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States

"Abacus: Small Enough to Jail" Film Screening
2017-06-23 19:30 - 2017-06-29 22:00 UTC | E Street Cinema, 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Support our network and attend this weekend’s screening of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail, a PBS Frontline documentary about the Sung family’s fight for justice. There are several screenings available but please check E Street Cinema’s website for up to date information.
In the financial crisis of 2008 depicted in The Big Short, when giant banks using questionable loan practices were bailed out for billions because they were “too big to fail,” only one financial institution was indicted for mortgage fraud: the small, family-run Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown in New York. Owned by the Chinese-American Sung family and serving mainly the Chinese-American immigrant community, they were targeted by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. for fraud. The indictment and subsequent trial forced the Sung family to defend themselves and their bank’s legacy in the Chinatown community over the course of a grueling five-year legal battle. Master documentarian Steve James (Life Itself, The Interrupters, Hoop Dreams) was there to record the thrilling, maddening, nerve-wracking fight. Along the way he creates an in-depth portrait of the close-knit Sung family: the dignified elderly father who founded the bank in the 1980s to serve his community, his loyal wife whose favorite movie is It’s a Wonderful Life, and their two eldest daughters, smart and tough, who currently run the bank. An absorbing, suspenseful true life saga.

Q&As
Friday, June 23 @ 7:30pm
Q&A with Director Steve James and members of the Sung Family (Mr. and Mrs. Sung, Vera, Chanterelle)

Saturday, June 24 @ 7:30pm
Q&A with Director Steve James and members of the Sung Family (Mr. and Mrs. Sung, Jill, Vera, Chanterelle and Heather)

Sunday, June 25 @ 1pm
Q&A with Director Steve James

Additional Showtimes
Friday 6/23
1:30, 4:30, 7:30*, 9:50

Saturday 6/24
11:00am, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30*, 9:50

Sunday, 6/25
11:00am, 1:30*, 4:30, 7:30, 9:50

Monday 6/26–Thursday6/29
1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 9:50

June Talk Story Event: Open Mic and Stand-Up Story Telling
2017-06-25 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Talk Story Event: George's Kaddish
2017-07-23 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Brown Bag Discussion: Literature Corner
2017-08-10 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
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Talk Story Event: Water Tossing Boulders
2017-08-27 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Chinese American Experiences in History and Short Films: A Traveling Seminar
2017-08-29 12:30 - 21:00 UTC | Arlington Traditional School and Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, 22204
Join 1882 Foundation for the first installment of our traveling seminars. Seminars feature short documentary film screenings, expert speakers, discussions of key historical themes, and lesson plans for educators. The first session is geared towards teachers and the second session towards the general public (though all are welcome to attend either). The seminars will shed light on the Chinese American experience, what it means to be American, and why that story and that of all Asian Americans must be told.

FIRST SESSION: Recruited, Excluded, and (sort of) Included: the Asian American Experience seen through short films
Aug. 29, 12:30 to 3:30 PM
Arlington County Teachers Workshop
Arlington Traditional School
855 N. Edison St.
Arlington, VA 22206

Chinese came to America looking for “Gold Mountain” in the 1850s and then to build the Transcontinental Railroad. But in 1882 and for 60 years after, Chinese Americans and later all Asians were not allowed into the U.S. and denied citizenship if already here. Fitting into American life was especially difficult given this legacy of exclusion. Teachers will explore this history and view two contemporary short films. “Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968” is about the Washington, DC riots following Martin Luther King’s assassination and its impact on Chinatown. “Finding Cleveland” follows a young Los Angeles man seeking his Chinese roots and unexpectedly finds himself tracing the path of his father and grandfather to Cleveland, Miss. in the heart of the Jim Crow south. A panel discussion will follow with filmmakers Lisa Mao and Larissa Lim and noted scholars Janelle Wong (University of Maryland) and Krystyn Moon (University of Mary Washington). Teachers will also receive lessons addressing the history of exclusion and issues of identity raised by the films.
Speakers/Panelists: Janelle Wong (U. of Maryland), Krystyn Moon (U. of Mary Washington), Larissa Lam (filmmaker of Finding Cleveland), Lisa Mao (filmmaker of Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968)

SECOND SESSION: Recruited, Excluded, and (sort of) Included: the Asian American Experience seen through short films
Aug. 29, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Open to the Community
Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204

In the evening, we will be showing the same two films but with a different perspective: how do changing communities such as Arlington build on the strengths of their individual communities (Asian, Latino, Black, and White). The idea here is to for people to understand how important it is for all the communities to get to know each other and their history. Panelists include Samir Meghelli, (Curator, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum), Marya McQuirter (DC 1968 Project) and Larissa Lam
Again, the seminars will need to be tailored to each venue, but this may give you a few ideas. The films I would like to use in Norfolk are Finding Samuel Lowe and Finding Cleveland. “Finding Samuel Lowe” is longer – by Paula Madison runs 40 minutes but is excellent. We showed it in DC at our annual 1882 Symposium. It’s about three African American siblings, one of them Paula, who grew up in Harlem with their Chinese/Jamaican mother. They follow a trail to Jamaica, Toronto, and then to China to learn about their Chinese grandfather. At the critical juncture of venturing off to China, Paula’s husband asks her, “What do you expect? You know you’re Black?” She laughs and says, “I know I’m Black! I expect that because I am their family and they are my family, we’ll be family… I know that I am a Lowe, and they will want me as much as I want them.”

Our events are free and open to all. For questions, or to get involved, please contact Ting-Yi Oei at tyoei66@gmail.com.
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Talk Story Event: Falling Leaves, Returning Home
2017-09-24 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Chinatown Park Movie Screening of Mulan!
2017-09-29 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Chinatown Park, I Street between 5th and 6th streets NW, Washington, DC, United States

IlluminAsia: A Festival of Asian Art, Food, and Cultures
2017-10-14 17:00 - 2017-10-15 17:00 UTC | CA
lluminAsia Flier

Talk Story Event: Kim Loo Sisters
2017-10-29 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

44th Annual Conference on D.C. History
2017-11-03 18:15 - 20:00 UTC | New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
November 2-5, 2017
#DCHISTCON
Hosted by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Join the 1882 Foundation at a screening of our film, “Through Chinatown Eyes: April 1968,” at the upcoming Annual Conference on D.C. History. Our film looks into the central theme of Echo & Resonance: 1968 explored by this year’s conference. The conference spans November 2-5 featuring displays, panels and discussions, but our film and others will be screened on Friday, November 3, at 6:15pm. 1882 Foundation Executive Director, Ted Gong, and resident film expert, Jenny Cho, will be in attendance representing our film.
Echo & Resonance: 1968
The 2017 conference examines the 50th anniversary of the civil unrest of 1968. The conference sessions will explore 1968 and the civil unrest as a pivotal moment in the history of the District, the history of activism in the area, and the dynamics race, politics, governance, and history played in the events. How does 1968 resonate today?
About the Conference
The 44th Annual Conference on D.C. History is a collaboration between The George Washington University, the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., and the DC Public Library. Its mission is to provide a friendly and rigorous forum for discussing and promoting original research about the history of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Talk Story Roll Call - 2017 Chinese Americans
2017-11-12 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

Talk Story: Annual Review & Pioneer Dinner
2017-12-17 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | CA
Dear Friends:

Each December, we have an end-of-year wrap up for our Talk Story program. We hope you can join us for a special wrap up at The Chinatown Garden Restaurant over a “Pioneer Meal,” RR exhibit and annual review on Sunday, December 17, at 6:30 pm.Doors open at 5:30pm.

We are planning for our eighth season of monthly community Talk Story Events in Chinatown, DC and organizing our sixth 1882 Symposium of museums and public educators of Chinese American history, as well as expanding our teacher training and curriculum programs to Richmond and Norfolk in 2018 as well as nationally to Sacramento in the form.of our promotion of “Heritage Tours.”

All of this has been made possible by collaborations among stakeholders sharing a common goal to broaden public awareness of Chinese American history and heritage, by short term grants for specific events, and– most importantly–by the boundless devotion of our community volunteers and partners. In our seven active years, we have never charged a participation or admission fee for any of our events and workshops. We have never held a fund raiser.

We like it that way, but our programs are growing and, as we plan for 2018, we hope you can consider making a donation of any amount. We are an IRS-approved nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Checks to the “1882 Foundation ” can be mailed to: 1882 Foundation, 508 I Street NW, lower level, Washington DC 20001.

Thanks for your support and wishing everyone a happy New year!

Ted Gong, Executive Director
1882 Foundation
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1968: Shaping the District
2018-01-06 15:00 - 15:45 UTC | National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join Ted Gong and the 1882 Foundation for a screening of Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968 at the National Building Museum event “1968: Shaping the District,” recognizing the impact of the 1968 riots in its 50th anniversary year. We are participating in this day-long event with our screening at 3:00pm. Check out the complete schedule on the Facebook page here.

Talk Story: Chautauqua Performance of Loy Lee Ford
2018-01-07 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | I Street Conferencing Center – Mass. Ave, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The kick-off event for the 2018 Talk Story Series is a Chautauqua-style presentation by Prof. Sue Fawn Chung on the life of Loy Lee Ford. We will also move to a new venue and time. From the Church where we have had our events, go down the street opposite the 6th and I Synagogue to the I Street entrance of the I Street Conferencing Center within 600 Massachusetts Ave. NW. We will open at 3:00 pm for a 3:30presentation. This will be a great opportunity to meet one of the premier scholars on Chinese American mining and rural Chinatown histories in Nevada and California.

Chautauqua was a popular style of public presentations that combined entertainment and education, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often performed under a tent. This will be a fun and informative event. Hope to see you there!
Ted Gong, Executive Director

Talk Story Event: A Village With My Name
2018-02-25 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States
Join us for our next Talk Story Event:
A Village With my Name
Generational Challenges, Family History, Transparency, and Shame

"Leftover in China: The Women Shaping the World's Next Superpower"
2018-03-13 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | CA
Join the 1882 Foundation as we co-host an event with the U.S.-China Education Trust, OCA-DC, and OCAW’s Maryland and Virginia Chapters – “Leftover in China: The Women Shaping the World’s Next Superpower.” The event will feature a reception with light fare followed by a conversation with the author Roseann Lake, moderated by Lily Qi, the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Montgomery County, MD.
RSVP to dyocadc@hotmail.com by 3/11/18 due to limited space!

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Leftover in China flyer

"Finding Samuel Lowe" Norfolk, VA Screening
2018-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | CA

Talk Story! "Southern Fried Asian" Podcast
2018-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | I Street Conferencing Center, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States

"Through Chinatown's Eyes: April 1968" at the GWU Museum
2018-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, 701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
The 1882 Foundation team, featuring Executive Director, Ted Gong, will be presenting at the George Washington University Museum with a screening of the documentary film Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968.
Following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the ensuing civil disorder, Chinatown in Washington, D.C., found itself caught amidst a deep-seeded racial struggle. Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968 explores how residents experienced and navigated the historical moment as it unfolded on their doorsteps.
This program is part of the D.C. Mondays at the Museum series inspired by the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection. Free; no reservations required.

"April 1968" Screening - Lamand Riggs Neighborhood Library
2018-04-18 | DC Public Library – Lamond-Riggs Branch, 5401 South Dakota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC, DC, 20011, United States
The 1882 Foundation is hosting TWO screenings of Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968 at the Lamand Riggs Neighborhood Library in NE DC on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Screenings will take place at 1pm and 7pm. As always, this event is free and open to all.

"April 1968" - Studio Xfinity Screening (April 22, 2018)
2018-04-22 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | CA
The 1882 Foundation is hosting a screening of Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968 as part of a walk-in series at Studio XFinity’s lounge in DC Chinatown. Free and open to all.

715 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

"April 1968" Screening - West End Neighborhood Library
2018-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | DC Public Library – West End Branch, 2301 L Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
The 1882 Foundation is hosting a screening of Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968 at the West End Neighborhood Library on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 5:00pm.
Free and open to all.
