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Category Archives: History
Chinese Immigrants in California Wine Country
On a weekend trip to Napa a few years ago, I noticed a plaque near downtown commemorating China Point Lookout. Chinese Immigrants in California Wine Country built a Chinatown there. As this video from TAAF’s The United States of Asian+America … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, History
Tagged Lois Cho, Napa, TAAF, The Driving Out, United States of Asian+America, Wine Country
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TAAF presents Asian American Trailblazers
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), in conjunction with Wong Fu productions, has been presenting Asian American Trailblazers in their series, The United States of Asian+America. This project is an extension of their Asian+American PSA campaign. The campaign features Asian Americans … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History, Music
Tagged Ajay Bhatt, Perpetual Foreigner, Steve Chen, TAAF, United States of Asian+America, USB, youtube
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Remembering Flight Attendant Betty Ong, 9/11 Hero
Every time, September 11 comes around, Harry Ong gets nervous. “As September 11th approaches each and every year, the tension just builds up and the stress, sometimes debilitation. We never forget.” Harry Ong is the oldest brother of Flight Attendant … Continue reading
An American 250 Exhibit: Hidden in Plain Sight – Asian Americans and the Making of America
Although July 4th and the biggest celebrations for the United States 250th Anniversary have already passed, an exhibit in in the Federal Hall National Memorial in New York will honor Asian American contributions to American society for twelve days starting … Continue reading
California Declares May 17 Bruce Lee Day In Honor of Lee’s Return to SF From Hong Kong in 1959
In early July, the State of California officially designated May 17th ‘Bruce Lee Day’ “May 17 has officially been named Bruce Lee Day, marking the day he returned to San Francisco from Hong Kong at age 18 — as … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History
Tagged Bruce Lee, Bruce Lee Day, California, State of California
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Fast, Furious, and Forgotten: Asian Americans and Import Car Culture
When many people think of Asian Americans, especially here in Silicon Valley, they often picture engineers, tech startups, and academic/college-obsessed students. Motorhead isn’t a term that often comes to mind. But if you grew up certain Asian American neighborhoods, import … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lifestyles, Movies
Tagged import car culture, Kaila Yu, Ky-Phong Tran, The Fast and the Furious
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US Memorial Day: Remembering Florence Choe
During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners, on US Memorial Day (and AAPI Heritage Month) we note Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who fought and died for their country. This Memorial Day, we are remembering Florence … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, Southern California
Tagged AAPI Heritage Month, AAPI History Month, Florence Choe, Memorial Day, U.S. Navy, US Memorial Day
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Taiwan Documentary ‘Invisible Nation’ Airing in May AND Streaming NOW on PBS
I’ve been a big fan of the documentary Invisible Nation ever since I first saw the film back in October 2023 at the Mill Valley Film Festival. I have even become friends with the director/producer Vanessa Hope. I am excited now … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History, Movies, TV
Tagged Chinese Taipei, Invisible Nation, PBS, republic of china, Streaming, Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen
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John Doe Chinaman wins 2026 Bancroft History Award
The book John Doe Chinaman by Princeton Professor Beth Lew-Williams has won the 2026 Bancroft Prize. Columbia University gives the Bancroft Prize annually to distinguished works in either or both American history and Diplomacy. A quick synopsis of this book: … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Discrimination, History
Tagged Beth Lew-Williams, John Doe Chinaman, Rock Springs Massacre, The Driving Out
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Larry Itliong’s Son Responds to Cesar Chavez Abuse Revelations
In the response to a New York Times investigation, Larry Itliong’s Son Responds to Cesar Chavez Abuse Revelations in this Emil Guillermo Op-Ed. Jonny Itliong tells Guillermo: I’ve been fighting people for years who think Cesar Chavez was a saint.He … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History
Tagged Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Jonny Itliong, Larry Itliong, Manongs
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Filipino American Stories at the Smithsonian: How Can You Forget Me
A martial arts teacher looking for practice space found 26 steamer trunks in the basement of an old building in Stockton. These trunks belonged to former members of the Filipino American fraternal organization called Legionarios Del Trabajo. The contents of … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Filipino-Americans, Manongs, Sam Vong, Smithsonian Instituion, Stockton
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Oldest Asian American film included into the National Film Registry
The Oath of the Sword, the oldest Asian American film, has been included into the US National Film Registry. Produced in 1914, it is the story of a Japanese couple separated when the man goes to study at UC Berkeley. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Movies
Tagged Denise Khor, Japanese American, National Film Registry, The Oath of the Sword
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