On March 12, 2025, the 1882 Foundation Office hosted a Talk Story event for its Winter 2025 Intern Cohort. Eric Zhu, Isabelle Du, and Emily Ninh presented their research and creative project that they had been working on during their…
On February 9, 2025, the 1882 Foundation continued its tradition of hosting monthly Talk Story series with a presentation on new lesson plans regarding Washington D.C.’s Chinatown. The presentation was led by the Foundation’s Education Director, Ting-Yi Oei, and there…
On January 29, 2025, the 1882 Foundation held its Lunar New Year Dessert Swap at its Washington DC office, welcoming 48 attendees to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This vibrant gathering fostered community connections as guests shared an exciting variety…
On January 16th, 1882 Foundation hosted a musical performance at the Kennedy Center to prepare to welcome the Year of the Snake. The 1882 Foundation was joined by the Choy Wun Lion Dance Troupe, in addition to Chinese American jazz…
The 1882 Foundation held its annual end-of-year dinner celebration on December 17, 2024. New friends and old ones all gathered at Chinatown Garden not only to remember and discuss the events from the year, but also to commemorate the repeal…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHONWxO7BVk&list=PLoVpxK4FZ1bkFP54JnV1XeY5iLdigbIJJ&index=12 Speakers: Connie Young Yu Description: Connie ties her family’s immigration story to the events, laws enacted, and acts of community that occurred along the pacific coast. With a mixture of luck and drive, Connie’s grandfather was able to do…