Finding My Identity as a Vietnamese-born Chinese American – Amy Trang, PhD, 1882 Foundation
2023-10-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | I Street Conferencing Center – I (Eye) St, 615 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Following the theme of this year’s Chinese American Women in History Conference, 1882 Foundation senior team member, Dr. Amy Trang will share her story of “locating kinship across space and time” as a Vietnamese-born Chinese American. Dr. Trang will recount how, shortly after she was born, her family fled Vietnam as “boat people” to a refugee camp in Malaysia. Eventually, her family settled in the Washington, DC area where Amy began learning and understanding the various parts of her cultural identity, tracing her family lineage back to Guangdong and Fujian. Come engage in a discussion about how first-generation Chinese Americans can trace kinship across multiple generations and languages, as well as overseas.
Please join us in-person at: I Street Conference Center; 615 I (Eye) Street NW; Washington DC 20001
(Enter at 600 Massachusetts Ave. Staff will be present to direct guests)
Or join us Online. Register for Zoom Link at: tinyurl.com/vietnamtalkstory

Chinese American Women in History Conference 2023
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-07 | Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
SAVE THE DATE:
“Locating Kinship Across Space and Time”
October 5-7, 2023
Washington DC and virtual
The 1882 Foundation is excited to announce the second Chinese American Women in History conference, to be held in Washington DC this fall. Themed, “Locating Kinship Across Space and Time,” the conference aims to explore how Chinese American women, both as historical subjects and contemporary practitioners of history, have forged interpersonal connections, fostered care, and facilitated community.
This conference is kindly sponsored by the 1882 Foundation, the Chinese American Museum DC, and the Ruth H. Kuo and Rhoda How Memorial Foundation.
We will welcome scholars, filmmakers, creatives, and community members alike to share their work exploring the multifaceted and complex experiences of Chinese American women. Topics include the figures of Soo Yong and Anna May Wong, Chinese Americans in 1900’s mass entertainment, Chinese American Hawai’i-based labor organizer Ah Quon McElrath, and the legacies of Chinese American women filmmakers, with many more subjects still to come.
Set at cultural institutions across Washington DC, the conference utilizes the breadth and depth of the 1882 Foundation’s partnerships with institutions, organizations, and individuals alike pursuing Asian American public history in the District and nationally.

SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 5 (DAY 1) at the Chinese American Museum DC
Registration | 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Opening Reception | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Friday, October 6 (DAY 2) at the Charles Sumner School
Breakfast | 8:30AM – 9:00AM
Breaking the silence – the intergenerational impact of exclusion | 9:00AM – 10:15AM

Screenings: Tracing History and Chinese Couplets (abridged)

Family | 10:30AM – 11:45AM
Lunch Keynote Address: Screening “Yellow Fever”: Racist Misogyny in Cinematic Representations of Asian American Women, Dr. Alexa Alice Joubin | 12:00PM – 12:45PM
From Soo Yong to Anna May Wong: the Entertainer | 1:00PM – 2:15PM

Screenings: Anna Unbound

The Kim Loo Sisters: From Kiddie Revues to the Silver Screen; Ten Times Better | 2:30PM – 3:45PM

Screenings: The Kim Loo Sisters (clips) and Ten Times Better (clips)

Ah Quon McElrath: Hawai’i Labor History| 4:00PM – 5:00PM

Screenings: AQ the film (clips)

Saturday, October 7 (DAY 3 – TWO TRACKS) at National Portrait Gallery and I Street Conference Center
Track 1: Kinship at National Portrait Gallery | 9:00 AM (arrive by 8:50 AM)
Take a guided tour of the “Kinship” exhibit! Please arrive at the National Portrait Gallery (located at 8th St and G St NW) by 8:50 AM. Participants will meet outside the G Street entrance of the National Portrait Gallery.
Track 2: Education Workshop at I Street Conference Center (located in the Venable LLP building)| 11:00AM – 1:00 PM
Education Workshop: Weaving AAPI stories into the American Narrative
A common dilemma for teachers is how to bring little known – but important stories – into their classrooms while ensuring that those lessons have a clear connection to curriculum standards. The Supreme Court case of Gong Lum v. Rice (1927) is one such example.

This two-part workshop will investigate the history of the case, the first challenge to the “separate but equal” doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson, and the major role that Mrs. Lum played in seeking fairness in the education for her daughters. It is a compelling story of courage, pre-Brown v. Board of Education, in the context of the broader struggle for civil rights for all Americans.

The first session will highlight the role of Mrs. Lum and the significance of the case. Adrienne Berard, author of Water Tossing Boulders about the Gong Lum case, will lead off a panel discussion with Esther Kim, Prof. of Education (William and Mary), Deenesh Sohoni, Prof. Asian American Studies (William and Mary), and Stan Lou of the 1882 Foundation who grew up in the Mississippi Delta in the years following Gong Lum v. Rice.

The second session will feature lessons created by Diana Kim and Collin Absher (both students at W&M), and Ting-Yi Oei (1882 Foundation) that further illustrate the ways in which Chinese American and AAPI stories can be effectively integrated into the curriculum.

Education Workshop Venue Directions
The Education Workshop will take place at the I Street Conference Center located in the Venable LLP building at 600 Massachusetts Ave NW. Please enter the building on the Massachusetts Avenue side.

1882 Foundation staff and volunteers will be present to guide you to the conference room. If an 1882 Foundation representative is unavailable, notify the guard at the reception desk that you present for an event in the conference room.
If searching for the conference center on Google Maps or Apple Maps, enter “Venable LLP” at 600 Massachusetts Ave NW.

Day 3-Education Workshop Tickets

For participants who purchased in-person general admission tickets, the Education Workshop is included in the price of the ticket.
For participants who cannot attend Day 1 and Day 2 conference sessions, but are interested in attending the Education Workshop, a separate ticket is available for only the Day 3 Education Workshop on the CAWH Eventbrite page.

COVID-19 Precautions
In light of COVID-19, please stay home if you are not feeling well. For participants attending in-person, we will provide extra masks (if you would like) and hand sanitizing stations.

Conference Recordings
Select conference sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees and the general public after the conference.
Register to attend on Eventbrite here: bit.ly/cawh2023

Talk Story! Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents
2023-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | I Street Conferencing Center – Mass. Ave, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States
There is an universal struggle many of us face in our relationships with our parents: the pursuit of their approval, the weight of their expectations, and the burden of unspoken obligations. Join us for a conversation with Amy Yip, author of “Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents” and her husband, Greg Mueller. Amy will share her search for professional fulfillment, leadership, and pursuit of success, as an Asian American woman of immigrant parents. Greg will share his side of the journey from the perspective of a white man born and raised in Arizona, comparing and contrasting the cultural differences. Join us in-person or online! You can register on Zoom at the following link: tinyurl.com/TalkStoryAdultChildren. Location: I Street Conference Center. Enter through Venable LLC building at 600 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Staff will be present to direct guests. Time: Sunday, November 5 at 2PM EST. Doors open at 1:30PM EST.

"Big Fight in Little Chinatown" Community Film Screening
2023-11-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States
Join us for a free community film screening of Big Fight in Little Chinatown, a feature documentary by director Karen Cho. Big Fight in Little Chinatown is a story of community resistance and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and an unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, the documentary takes us into the lives of residents, businesses and community organizers whose neighborhoods are facing active erasure. A panel discussion with D.C. Chinatown community leaders and their reactions to the film will follow the screening. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. This event is free but space is limited; RSVP is recommended on Eventbrite.

We Are Americans
2023-12-06 14:30 - 17:00 | Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
On Wednesday, December 6 at 2:30pm, the 1882 Foundation will be commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the 125th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. Please join us at the Library of Congress, Jefferson Building for a lecture by Martin Gold and for special remarks by Congresswoman Judy Chu. This event is free and open to the public! Register on Eventbrite through the following link: Eventbrite Registration.

Qing Ming at the Chinese American Memorial
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Please join us for a dedication ceremony to honor new bricks at the Chinese American Memorial at Congressional Cemetery.

What About the Children? Oral Histories About Growing Up Mixed Asian Before Loving v. Virginia
2024-04-07 14:00 - 15:30 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
This event will be held in-person at the 1882 Foundation Office and online via Zoom. If joining online, please register through the following link: Zoom registration link.

Panelists:
Gracia Brown (MA, NYU ‘23) will discuss her recent capstone, “What About the Children?,” an oral history project that aims to highlight the lives of mixed race Asian Americans born before the legalization of interracial marriages in the United States. In addition to exploring notions of mixed Asian identity, Brown will touch upon the important role oral histories play in the preservation of memory and history formation. Originally from San Francisco, Gracia Brown is a mixed Asian public historian and archivist currently based in New York City.

Huihan Lie was born and raised in The Netherlands; his parents were from Indonesia, and six generations ago, his ancestors emigrated from Fujian in southern China. He is the Founder & CEO of www.MyChinaRoots.com, which empowers people with Chinese heritage to trace their ancestors & connect with relatives.
My China Roots’ online family trees & database attract ~90,000 visitors each month, and contain some 200 million searchable ancestors, whose names and stories can be found in in digitized clan books (jiapus/zupus), US immigration records, tombstones, and other historical documents. My China Roots also has a team of private family history detectives based in Guangzhou, providing custom research & travel services, traveling to customers’ ancestral villages, conducting interviews and digging up whatever family history traces may still be left.

Connecting Convos Across Generations: Heal the Past & Create the Future
2024-05-05 14:00 - 15:30 | DC
Join us on Zoom on May 5 at 2pm for our next Talk Story event: “Connecting Convos Across Generations: Heal the Past & Create the Future.” During this presentation, Evelyn Moy, Amy Yip, and Carole Louie will discuss bridging the gap between generations, healing from the past, and creating a future for vibrant Chinese American communities.

Turnadot Panel Discussion
2024-05-05 16:00 - 17:00 | The Darcy, 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Explore the themes of WNO’s Turandot through a special panel discussion, exhibit, and afternoon tea at The Darcy’s Bader Ginsburg room.
Panelists will include WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, plus composer Christopher Tin and librettist Susan Soon He Stanton—the creatives behind Turandot’s new world premiere ending, which WNO premieres this May! The event will be moderated by Eric Hing-Tao Hung, Executive Director of the Music of Asian America Research Center at the University of Maryland.

Location
The Darcy
Bader Ginsburg room
1515 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20005

Enhance your experience: Turandot Special exhibit
The Chinese American Museum presents the “A Turandot for Today” exhibit, featuring elements from WNO’s production. The public is invited to view the exhibit during CAMDC’s normal business hours; it will run from April 23–May 25. For admission to the Museum, visit chineseamericanmuseum.org.
https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/2023-2024/wno-turandot-today/

Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites Conference
2024-06-18 - 2024-06-21 | FamilySearch Library, 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, United States
The 1882 Foundation and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office are pleased to cosponsor a dynamic exploration of rural settlements developed by Chinese workers throughout the United States. Contributing sponsors include the Bureau of Land Management-Utah, the Church History Department of the LDS Church, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association. Scholars from diverse fields and preservation and museum professionals will explain their research and programs. The conference is intended as a place to make connections!
Conference Focus
The overarching theme is “American Chinatowns in remote places.” Aspects that will be explored include the histories of rural Chinatowns across the US; differences between urban and rural Chinatowns; challenges experienced in these rural communities; family and community issues; and social structures and links to other communities—including non-Chinese ethnic groups, Native American tribes, and other Chinatowns. The place of rural Chinatowns in historic preservation, museum, and historic site programs will be explored.
The conference will include on-site paper sessions, panel discussions, and storytelling. For those interested in coming a day early, staff of the FamilySearch Library will provide an orientation to the library’s resources and a tour of the facility—with a focus on Asian resources. Two tours will be offered; attenders must pick one. Terrace, Utah, is a ghost town that provides an excellent case study of rural Chinese communities. The Golden Spike National Historical Park provides a close look at the site where the transcontinental railroad was completed. The intended audience for the conference are scholars, preservationists, museum professionals, descendants of occupants of these rural enclaves, and anyone interested in this fascinating history.
Conference Venue and Accommodations
All paper sessions will be held at the FamilySearch Library at 35 North West Temple Street. The conference hotel is the Salt Lake Plaza SureStay Hotel, nearby at 122 West South Temple. When booking a room, please mention that you’re attending the Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites conference at the FamilySearch Library.
If you are planning to stay at the Salt Lake Plaza SureStay Hotel, you can receive a conference discount through the following link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.53045.html?groupId=T85KH3P6.
Deadline for booking a room at the Salt Lake Plaza SureStay Hotel at the conference discount rate is May 31, 2024.
Registration and Cost
Registration for this conference is open and available through Eventbrite: Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites Conference.
Registration for this conference is $250 per person.
An optional tour can be added to your registration at no additional cost. Participants will have a choice between a tour of the Terrace ghost town or of Golden Spike National Park. These tours will happen concurrently, and participants will not be able to attend both. The tours will take place on Thursday, June 20.
Deadline for conference registration is May 31, 2024.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the following email address: ruralchinatown@1882foundation.org.

**Golden Terrace Tour has been sold out**
**Conference registration has closed**

Fighting for DC Chinatown: Student Voices
2024-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Come see our 2024 intern-led Talk Story about student voices in relation to DC’s Chinatown! This event will be hosted at the 1882 Foundation Office from 2pm to 3pm. Please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/CXB9JiQ7EXMD5R3a7

Talk Story: Race to the Truth - Exclusion and the Chinese American Story
2024-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | I Street Conferencing Center – Mass. Ave, 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (entry from I Street between 6/7th streets), Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join us at 600 Mass. Ave NW from 2-3pm for our next Talk Story! We will be discussing Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn’s new book, Exclusion and the Chinese American Story. This book is a part of the Penguin Random House’s Race to the Truth Collection, a series dedicated to sharing true historical accounts of unsung heroes and celebrating perseverance and identity.
Please register using this link: https://lnkd.in/deE53u34

Readings from Asian American Stories: Open House
2024-08-27 13:00 - 17:00 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
On Tuesday, August 27th, the 1882 Foundation will be hosting an Open House to hear Asian American authors read excerpts from their written works. Attendees will have a chance to have more intimate conversations with these authors, who will also be selling their work the following day at the Kennedy Center for 1882’s Talk Story: Remembering and Empowering event on August 28th.
Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/CLPg5DkFCwkZE6RQ7

Remembering and Building On
2024-08-28 | Kennedy Center REACH, Skylight Pavillion, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20566, United States
Save the date! The 1882 Foundation will be hosting a Talk Story program at the Kennedy Center REACH in the Skylight Pavilion on Wednesday, April 28, 2024. Time TBD. More details to come!

Toishanese Language and Culture Club
2024-09-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Discover more about Toisan’s language, history, and culture with our new Toishanese Language and Culture Club! During this first meeting, we will discuss the history of the Toisan region and how it relates to the U.S., identify good resources for learning, practice a few words and more. The club will aim to fit the abilities and interests of its attendees.

Bitty Bao Talk Story
2024-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | DC
Please join us for a discussion about Bitty Bao and their cofounders, Lacey and Lulu! These two friends will tell the story of how they founded their company in 2020 to create books and toys for bilingual families to connect with their culture.
Register for the zoom event with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-ysqTspHtVIA6nFK2zLUx26JQZmc98p

On the Front Lines of Democracy Talk Story
2024-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | DC
Join us to discuss Jackie Wu’s new book, On the Front Lines of Democracy: An Election Officials Story of Protecting the Vote in 2020, on November 3rd at 2 pm.
If you are attending this event in person, please fill out the following link: https://forms.gle/cBXm9iAN8qE1En348
If you would like to attend this event via Zoom, use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcu-rpj8tEtGIKu1Q-RRkBb9ZG-A-8ihp

My China Roots & Genealogy
2024-11-09 09:30 - 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
Clear out your attics and basements of documents (in Chinese or English), maps, genealogy records, and photos. Share with Chinese genealogy specialists from My China Roots and U.S. immigration historians and friends. Learn how to document your family’s history and how to retell those oral histories. Registration fee includes snacks and lunch.
Update: An additional day has been added to this workshop! If you are available on Friday, November 8th, please join us in visiting Range 99 at the Congressional Cemetery in the morning, followed by a visit to the Library of Congress in the afternoon, and lastly, a reception in the 1882 office at 6 p.m. This additional day is at no cost. If you are interested in attending this event, please email ellen@1882foundation.org indicating your attendance.
Registration is $100. Please use the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-china-roots-genealogy-tickets-1006343539617?aff=oddtdtcreator

Voices of Chinatown Talk Story
2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join us for our final Talk Story of the year! Our interns are presenting the work they have been doing over the past few months. Presentations will begin at 6:00 pm at the 1882 office, but we will start with a light reception at 5:30.
If you are registering via Zoom, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcOCvrjwpG9YbijXQmInzMY6lvv2PT-pO
If you would like to attend our Talk Story in person, please let us know with your RSVP: https://forms.gle/TFMHvvbDc64cPLT17

Toishanese Language and Culture Club
2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Come join our Toishanese Language and Culture Club! Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, exploring a new dialect, or celebrating the unique traditions of the Toisan region, this is the place to learn, share, and grow. Everyone of all ages and speaking levels are welcome!
This club will meet on Saturday, December 14th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Subsequent meetings will be decided on the 14th.

1882 End of the Year Wrap-Up Dinner
2024-12-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Chinatown Garden Restaurant, 618 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Annual Wrap-Up & Fundraising Dinner – December 17, 2024
We invite you to join us for our Annual Wrap-Up & Fundraising Dinner on December 17th at 6:00 PM at Chinatown Garden. This special event will celebrate the work we’ve accomplished together this year, while also commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Repeal of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.
The evening will feature a traditional railroad worker’s meal, and we’ll reflect on the importance of this historic milestone. Prior to the dinner, we will have a cash-bar happy hour starting at 5:30 PM, so come early to mingle and enjoy the company of our community.
Event Details:
📅 Date: December 17, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Happy Hour at 5:30 PM)
📍 Location: Chinatown Garden, 618 H St. NW, Washington DC, 20001
Suggested Donation:
– $30 per individual
– $350 for a table of 10
This event is an opportunity not only to look back at our successes but also to support future initiatives and continued community growth. We are grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating with you.
Registration:
Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot today! [Register Here](https://forms.gle/H4ceaoHioHUygUit5)
We can’t wait to see you there!

Toishanese Language and Culture Club
2025-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | DC
Come join our Toishanese Language and Culture Club! Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, exploring a new dialect, or celebrating the unique traditions of the Toisan region, this is the place to learn, share, and grow. Everyone of all ages and speaking levels are welcome!
This meeting will be held on January 25th from 2:00-4:00 pm at the 1882 Foundation Office. Please use the following link to RSVP.
https://forms.gle/jVMgzwMhqfHBaQLbA

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Kennedy Center
2025-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20566, United States
Join us at the Kennedy Center to celebrate the Lunar New Year! In collaboration with the Kennedy Center, 1882 Foundation will welcome the Year of the Snake with a musical performance from Stephanie Chow and a lion dance opener on the Millennium Stage!
This event is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance using the following link: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2025/january/lunar-new-year/

Lunar New Year Midnight Lion Dance
2025-01-28 23:00 - 23:30 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Ring in the New Year with us at midnight on January 28th! A performance by Hung Ci Lion will lead the parade around Chinatown.
If you would like to walk in the parade, please meet at the 1882 Office at 11:15 pm on Jan. 28, 2025.

Lunar New Year Dessert Swap
2025-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
What is your favorite dessert for the Lunar New Year? Something you grew up eating with your family? Or perhaps it’s a fusion dish you’ve just shared with your friends. Either way, we wanna know! Share your favorite Lunar New Year dessert with us on January 29, 2025 at 6pm. Homemade or store-bought, all cultures and desserts welcome! Just bring enough to share. 😉Don’t worry about utensils or plates; we’ve got you covered!
Please RSVP with the following link: https://forms.gle/rNwXppZJnXGtN4gn7

"Flashback: Chinatown DC" Classroom Application
2025-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | DC
Through the generosity of a DC Humanities grant, the 1882 Foundation has produced a unit on teaching about the history of DC’s Chinatown based on filmmaker Penny Lee’s oral histories of residents recounting their experiences of growing up in Chinatown and DC. Their stories speak to how they came to DC, built their families and businesses, and created their own community within DC. The unit also examines the current and future prospects for preserving the history and culture of the community – with lessons that go far beyond DC’s Chinatown.
Come listen to our Education Director, Ting-Yi Oei, discuss how to implement our Flashback: Chinatown DC lesson units in the classroom! This is a hybrid event; the RSVP link will have a space to list your preference on mode of attendance.
Time: February 9, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: TBD
Please use the following link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/VRuBbutPoMPq36SH9

Asian American Cuisine Culture in Washington DV
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Support this cohort of interns on March 12th, at 6:30 pm at the 1882 Office! We will be discussing how food plays a fundamental role in preserving Asian American culture and community in the District! RSVP by emailing info@1882foundation.org

Where do you go for Asian food in DC? Any hidden gems?

Early Chinese Traditional Religion on the East Coast - What happened to it, and why?
2025-03-14 16:30 - 18:00 | DC
Chuimei Ho will be visiting DC to discuss early Chinese traditional religion on the East Coast and how it has impacted the physical space of Chinatowns and other spaces with large Chinese populations. Chuimei specializes in Buddhist art, archaeology, and Chinese American history. She will be presenting with Bennet Bronson, who specializes in anthropology and East and Southeast Asian cultures. Together they have published Chinese Traditional Religion and Temples in North America, Chinese Opium in America, among other works.
When: Friday, March 14, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Where: Downtown BID, 1275 K St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20001

Building On Chinatown: Designing with Heritage, Community, and Change
2025-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | DC
Please save the date for March 15 for architect, T.K. Justin Ng, to discuss his newly designed Small Business Innovation Hub in NYC’s Chinatown! Ng founded Spaced Agency to design spaces that foster community and cultural continuity. The Small Business Innovation Hub in NYC’s Chinatown allows for small business owners and other community members to network, organize, and create. It is a flexible space to allow for multiple different types of programming. Ng is currently working on another Chinatown House in Montreal.

Justin has also worked at internationally renowned firms, such as OMA in Rotterdam and ALA Architects in Helsinki. He received his Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and has taught at Harvard and the Boston Architectural College.

When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: DowntownBID, 1275 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

In Conversation with Stephanie Chou - Saxophonist, Singer, Composer, and Mathematician
2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | DC
🎶Join 1882 for In Conversation with Stephanie Chou: Saxophonist, Singer, Composer, Mathematician on Tuesday, April 8, from 7:00-8:00pm ET!

As part of our Talk Story Series, Stephanie will share her story of how she has invented a style of music to reflect her identity: Chinese-American. Her music is a blend of traditional Chinese with Western Jazz and pop to create a unique whirlwind of sounds. She has three albums: Prime Knot, Asymptote, and Comfort Girl (studio recording being released in 2025). Her newest album, Comfort Girl, shares stories of Asian women who were abducted into sexual slavery during WWII.

🎷Stephanie’s work is a wonderful fusion of East and West, and the present and past. She is a prime example of how art has changed (and will continue to change) in this increasingly interconnected world.

📍This Talk Story will be moderated by Yilin Zhang and Lauren Eng, advisor and associate to 1882. To register for this event, please use the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qr_9o5unRyiofmPF5NCggw
