The 1882 Foundation advances its mission through initiatives that preserve history, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations. Together, they ensure that the Chinese American experience remains a visible and enduring part of the American story.
Preserving history. Strengthening communities. Inspiring future generations.
Where conversation becomes connection.
Talk Story preserves the voices, memories, and lived experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through storytelling, oral histories, podcasts, workshops, and community conversations—ensuring these stories continue to inspire future generations.
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Learning from the past. Leading the future.
Education empowers learners of all ages through engaging programs, curriculum, workshops and educational resources that bring Chinese American history, civic engagement, and cultural understanding into classrooms and communities.
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Connecting communities. Expanding impact.
Collaborations bring together museums, universities, artists, cultural organizations, and community partners to create meaningful programs, preserve history, and amplify the stories of Chinese Americans through shared expertise and collective action.
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Honoring history. Shaping tomorrow.
Chinatown Futures supports projects that celebrate the rich history of Chinatowns while helping them remain vibrant cultural centers. Through preservation, placemaking, public art, and community engagement, we invest in neighborhoods that continue to tell the Chinese American story.
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