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The forgotten Chinese name of a California town

A small California town once inhabited by thousands of early Chinese pioneers has lost its historic Chinese name.

Oct 31, 2021
The forgotten Chinese name of a California town
The forgotten Chinese name of a California town
Oct 31, 2021

Angel Island’s abandoned building reborn as a brand new museum

Angel Island, the former immigration station used to examine and control Chinese immigrants' entry into the United State during the Chinese…

Aug 8, 2021
Angel Island’s abandoned building reborn as a brand new museum
Angel Island’s abandoned building reborn as a brand new museum
Aug 8, 2021

Recognition has finally come for Chinese American World War II veterans

World War II ended in 1945 but the fight for recognition continues.

Jul 7, 2021
Recognition has finally come for Chinese American World War II veterans
Recognition has finally come for Chinese American World War II veterans
Jul 7, 2021

Kasie Lee brings hope to Chinese monolingual victims in San Francisco

Amid the crisis of non-stop anti-Asian violence and hate incidents, an Asian American woman has been appointed to be the interim head of…

May 17, 2021
Kasie Lee brings hope to Chinese monolingual victims in San Francisco
Kasie Lee brings hope to Chinese monolingual victims in San Francisco
May 17, 2021

A look back at 2020: Through the lens of San Francisco’s Chinese community

2020 is finally over. Looking back at the past year, San Francisco’s Chinese community constantly embraced big news headlines as reporters…

Jan 2, 2021
A look back at 2020: Through the lens of San Francisco’s Chinese community
A look back at 2020: Through the lens of San Francisco’s Chinese community
Jan 2, 2021

Far East closing: Native Chinese San Franciscans share affectionate memories

The century-old landmark restaurant in San Francisco Chinatown, the Far East Cafe, will close at the end of 2020. Even though the owner…

Dec 25, 2020
Far East closing: Native Chinese San Franciscans share affectionate memories
Far East closing: Native Chinese San Franciscans share affectionate memories
Dec 25, 2020

Q&A with Connie Chan, David Lee, and Marjan Philhour

I got a chance to chat with Connie, David, and Marjan in early October, and here are excerpts from each of the conversations. The…

Oct 10, 2020
Q&A with Connie Chan, David Lee, and Marjan Philhour
Q&A with Connie Chan, David Lee, and Marjan Philhour
Oct 10, 2020

Petition seeks to rename San Francisco park in remembrance of “Grandma Huang”

An outdoor playground in San Francisco may soon be renamed to remember an assault victim, associating with a goal to deliver positive…

Sep 23, 2020
Petition seeks to rename San Francisco park in remembrance of “Grandma Huang”
Petition seeks to rename San Francisco park in remembrance of “Grandma Huang”
Sep 23, 2020

San Francisco considers forming Asian hate crimes task force

Amid the pandemic, a rising trend of news coverage and social media reports of attacks against Asian Americans across the U.S. exposes an…

Sep 8, 2020
San Francisco considers forming Asian hate crimes task force
San Francisco considers forming Asian hate crimes task force
Sep 8, 2020

Five-year investigation finds police misconduct in Chinatown mom knife threatening case

One San Francisco police officer’s Cantonese translation was found flawed and misleading, as well as other counts of misconduct, in a 2014…

Aug 23, 2020
Five-year investigation finds police misconduct in Chinatown mom knife threatening case
Five-year investigation finds police misconduct in Chinatown mom knife threatening case
Aug 23, 2020
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