1882 Symposium VIII Session 2: Innovative Practices in Museums & beyond for Commemoration & Healing – Video

Ed Tepporn, Barbara Wyatt, Catherine Lo, Dr. Warner Wood, Justin Hoover, Cassie Chinn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWhpVen6OqY&feature=youtu.be Description: In the second session of  1882 Symposium VIII, panelists discuss ways in which museums and businesses work together to build community and fight for social…

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1882 At: Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

On December 9th, Chinese American World War II veterans were recognized in a virtual ceremony with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress. Featured speakers included Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin…

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Humanities DC Humanitini Happy Hour – Dear Chinatown, DC: Voices from the Neighborhood

On October 29th, the Dear Chinatown, DC project hosted an event in Humanities DC's Humanitini programming series, which brings people together monthly to hear from guest speakers about topics relevant to DC's history and culture. Traditionally hosted at a local…

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Talk Story Review: Asian America Rising with 1882 Summer 2020 Interns

On Sunday, July 12th, a group of 1882 Summer Interns led a discussion on current issues within the Asian and Pacific Islander American community. The speakers gave a general overview of various political, cultural, and social challenges that Asian Americans…

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Talk Story Review: The Eastern Wind – A Retrospective on Chinatown Activism in the 1970s

On July 18th, our Talk Story community gathered once again to hear from former DC Chinatown resident and community staple Harry Chow. Harry shared with us pictures, short videos shot on 35mm film, and newsletters from his youth in Chinatown,…

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