China has hundreds of dialects, although most people only know about Mandarin or Cantonese. However, many of these dialects are disappearing — a trend happening all over the world as globalization increases. With new technology like AI, this presents new challenges for preserving dialects. Our presenter, Leyi Lin Xu, is an independent filmmaker focused on […]
Join us for the Qing Ming Festival at Range 99, a memorial dedicated to the unnamed Chinese Americans who were burried there from 1896-1936. While the bodies were sent back to their families in China some time ago, Range 99 represents the legacy of Chinese Americans in Washington DC. The space is also used to […]
Join us for an exploration into DC history. Richard Chan Bing is the author of Tangled Roots: Two Family Stories, One Mixed American Heritage, a book that explores Richard's own family history and what it means to be mixed-race in America. His mother's side traces back to Appalachian Virginia, and his father's has origins with […]
Join us with journalist, Ian Gill, as he talks about his journey understanding his mother's story! Ian Gill identifies as a Eurasian journalist, who's main ambition is to "sleep eight hours uninterrupted," per his South China Morning Post freelancer bio. Eurasian is not a term that is frequently used in America, but many abroad identify […]
On June 20-21, 2026, we will return to Gold Mountain to walk in the footsteps of the Chinese railroad workers. Educators interested in bringing this history to the classroom — as well as families with children — are encouraged to attend. The tour includes stops to Summit Tunnel, Rocklin, Auburn, and more! Tickets are $450. […]
