1882 Foundation

Talk Story: Rooting for Truth
2019-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | I Street Conferencing Center, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States

Talk Story Event: Helen Zia + "The Last Boat Out of Shanghai"
2019-02-16 14:00 - 18:00 | I Street Conferencing Center, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Stories of courage and resilience, Chinese fleeing from Shanghai as the communist army engulfs the country becomes the backdrop for vivid narratives of four exiles who represent “the voices, viewpoints and character of the Shanghai diaspora.” Join us for our February Talk Story event featuring the author and activist, Helen Zia, as she shares her newest book, Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao’s Revolution.
Zia is author of Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People and many articles and essays on issues ranging from human rights and peace to women’s rights, hate violence, and homophobia. Her work on the 1980s Asian American landmark civil rights case of anti-Asian violence is featured in the Academy Award nominated documentary, “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” and she is profiled in Bill Moyers’ PBS series, “Becoming American: The Chinese Experience.”
As always, these events are free and open to all. Talk Story Events are monthly Chinatown gatherings. The life of our community lies in the power of our stories remembered and shared.
IMPORTANT NOTE: on the weekends, we can only access the I Street Conferencing Center from the parking entrance. Enter from the rear of the building on I (Eye) Street through the glass doors to the parking entrance, and take the elevator to Level C. Doors open at 1:30pm.

Talk Story Event: Community Collaboration + 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad
2019-01-27 02:00 - 16:00 | I Street Conferencing Center, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join us as we launch into the 2019 season of Talk Story Programming with an exciting community discussion on the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, coming up in May 2019. Joining us from New York will be activist and photographer Corky Lee and our Executive Director Ted Gong. The two will lead a discussion about the plans to commemorate the anniversary in Utah and DC, and describe other activities throughout the year to seek to bring Chinese Americans out from the historical background. Step forward. Join the community discussion!
As always, our events are free and open to all.
*** Please note: to access the community conference space in 600 Massachusetts Avenue, you MUST take the parking elevator to level C. The parking entrance can only be accessed on I (Eye) Street between 6th/7th Streets. The front entrance to the building on Massachusetts Avenue is NOT open on the weekends. Please contact info@1882foundation.org with any questions or concerns.

Talk Story: Wong Chin Foo & Chinese Exclusion Act
2018-12-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Studio Xfinity, 715 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
JOIN US: Scott D. Seligman on Wong Chin Foo who challenged Denis Kearney on anti-Chinese laws, and a film screening of Rick Burns and Li-Shin Yu’s Chinese Exclusion Act.

Chinese Couplets: A Film by Felicia Lowe
2018-10-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Studio Xfinity, 715 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States

Talk Story Event: Remember 1882
2018-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | I Street Conferencing Center, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The first comprehensive immigration reform was enacted in 1882 to exclude Chinese from immigrating to the US and to prohibit them from becoming American citizens. Ted Gong, Director of the 1882 Foundation, shares his thoughts about the legacy of this Act and its highly relevant impact on the immigration debate today.
Register here
When joining us at the I Street Conferencing Center, please look for the Parking Entrance on I (Eye) Street (between 6/7th streets, NW) and take the elevator to level C.

Chinese Exclusion Act Film Screening
2018-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Arlington VA Public Library, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
A PBS “American Experience” Original Documentary (PG)
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 had a profound influence on immigration during and beyond its 60 year period of enforcement. This act barred Chinese workers from coming to this country, and prohibited Chinese nationals, who were already here in the United States as laborers for American railroads and other industries, from ever gaining citizenship.
Join us for a screening of the abridged 30 minute version of this documentary. Learn about the origins, history and impact of the first US immigration law to target a specific nationality of people.
This program is presented through a partnership between the Arlington Public Library and the 1882 Foundation, a Washington, DC cultural advocacy and public education agency working to broaden public understanding of the history of Chinese in America and tell of their contributions to the formation and enrichment of the American nation.
For more information about this event go to: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/4264668

Please RSVP for an event reminder! This event is free and open to all.

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Talk Story Event: "The Third Degree" by Scott Seligman
2018-06-17 14:00 - 16:00 | I Street Conferencing Center, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States

Talk Story Brown Bag + DC Reads: "The Refugees" by Viet Thanh Nguyen
2018-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Please join the 1882 Foundation for a Brown Bag co-hosted with the DC Public Library DC Reads Program as we take part in the month-long series on The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Learn more about how these stories fit into the larger story of migration in the United States!
Visit DC Reads’ website for more information on other events around the city in May for discussion groups and additional gatherings: https://www.dclibrary.org/dcreads.

"April 1968" Screening - Arlington Central Library
2018-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
The 1882 Foundation is hosting a screening of Through Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968 at the Arlington Central Library on Saturday, May 12th at 1pm.
As always, this event is free and open to all.

“April 1968” – Studio Xfinity Screening (April 28, 2018)
2018-04-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Studio Xfinity, 715 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
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 | 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.

"April 1968" - Studio Xfinity Screening (April 22, 2018)
2018-04-22 15:00 - 16:00

"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.

"Through Chinatown's Eyes: April 1968" at the GWU Museum
2018-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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

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

"Leftover in China: The Women Shaping the World's Next Superpower"
2018-03-13 18:00 - 20:30
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!

View the whole flyer here:
Leftover in China flyer

Talk Story Event: A Village With My Name
2018-02-25 13:30 - 15:30 | 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

Talk Story: Chautauqua Performance of Loy Lee Ford
2018-01-07 15:30 - 17:00 | 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

1968: Shaping the District
2018-01-06 15:00 - 15:45 | 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: Annual Review & Pioneer Dinner
2017-12-17 17:30 - 20:30
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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Talk Story Roll Call - 2017 Chinese Americans
2017-11-12 13:30 - 15:00 | 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 | 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 Event: Kim Loo Sisters
2017-10-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States

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

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

Talk Story Event: Falling Leaves, Returning Home
2017-09-24 13:30 - 15:00 | 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 | 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: Water Tossing Boulders
2017-08-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States
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