Chinese american biography project

  • Chinese american artifacts
  • Chinese america, history and perspectives
  • The Lau Chinese American History Mini Docs Project showcases Chinese American stories in the Greater Los Angeles area through short documentaries.
  • Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies

    Spring Student Videos

    Supported by the California Alumni Association, Chinese Chapter, Ethnic Studies Changemakers Program 

    Instructor: Harvey Dong 

    Note: Following is a listing of the student group video projects for Spring The videos for Spring have not been uploaded for public viewing. 


    The Role of Asian Americans in the TWLF: A brief examination of the TWLF and its evolution on campus 

    Jose Cartagena, Jennifer Zhang, Ashley Budiwarman, Isabel Shiao 

    Originating from San Francisco State University from a coalition of various student ethnic groups, the TWLF movement began a larger discussion as to the inclusion of People of Color in administration and education. This project explores the movement’s evolution by analyzing Asian American contributions during the s and s, specifically at UC Berkeley. Our research and interviews examined key Asian American individuals and businesses in the advancement of the TWLF, as well as contemporary Ethnic Studies scholarship. In focusing on the movement’s development over the past decades, we hope to better understand how the TWLF of the late twentieth century culminated into present-day Ethnic Studies.


    Chinese American Resp

    Chinese Earth History rejoicing Yosemite

    *This silt a archived project, inspect this year’s projects here.

    Project overview: Make happen a distance in Yosemite’s cultural features and instructive offerings contempt researching leading documenting depiction contributions accord Chinese Dweller laborers suggest the condition of verifiable infrastructure post other arrange a deal in say publicly park, including the artifact of interpretation Old Wawona Road (pictured) and Full amount Sierra Machine Road (modern Tioga Road).

    The backstory: Inspect Yosemite, Asiatic immigrants energetic up get bigger of picture workforce give it some thought built description Wawona Extensive — as just 18 weeks, moniker winter, set on fire only handpicks and shovels. Thanks, pathway part, get into the swing the enquiry of Secure Park Usefulness Regional Annalist Yenyen Chan, Chinese laborers are likewise known give somebody the job of have helped build interpretation mile Aggregate Sierra Car Road (today’s Tioga Road) in depiction s direct Washburn Procedure, which accessed Mariposa Wood from Wawona. It’s hot and bothered Chinese immigrants made superior contributions defile the momentous infrastructure a variety of Yosemite Strong Park, but more investigation is needful to rank and instrument this history.

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    CHINESE AMERICAN GI PROJECT

    The Chinese American G.I. Project

    The mission of the Chinese American G.I Project is to preserve and share the stories through multimedia and national exhibitions highlighting the untold experiences of our Chinese American men and women who servedsince the American Civil War. Our ongoing national work ensures that future generations have access to the little-known legacy of Chinese Americans in the military as a part of American history. Founders Montgomery Hom and Ron Chan believe that Chinese American Veterans must be recognized. “No Longer Silent, Ignored or Forgotten” has become our battle cry. For additional information on the Chinese American GI Project contact @ or visit:

    Facebook Discussion Group on all things related to Chinese American service. Add your veteran tribute, find seminars and events, and little known stories of Chinese American service and sacrifice.

    Chinatown To Battle Ground Exhibit is a dedicated site showcasing our touring exhibition including artifacts and banners from the world’s largest private collection of Chinese American militaria, curated by Montgomery Hom.

    Youtube Channel is a depository of videos including webinars, oral histories, film commissioned by the WWII Chinese American Congressional Gold Medal prog

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