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Larry Itliong’s Son and Grandson talk about him on StoryCorps

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Jeff

While we often write about notable people, we rarely talk about their families, much less talk about them from the viewpoint of their families.  That is one reason that I found a particular StoryCorps story so interesting. We hear about … Continue reading →

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Henry Chin of the Lost Battalion

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Jeff

During this time when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners, it is worthwhile on US Memorial Day to note Asian Americans who fought and died for their country.  One such Asian … Continue reading →

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AMC’s Hell On Wheels: How the Chinese Built America

Posted on August 7, 2015 by John

The untold story of the Chinese immigrant experience during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Back in 2011, when AMC launched its new television series Hell on Wheels about the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad, there was some concern about “Do Chinese Pioneers … Continue reading →

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