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…
Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang If you think you already are familiar with the Chinese Exclusion Act and its consequences, this novel will make you realize hat there is so much more to learn about its…
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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…