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Oral History Interview with Russell Jeung, July 28, 2020
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Identifier: 2020.020.002
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An Asian Americans studies professor from the San Francisco State University and a fifth generation Asian American, Russel Jeung speaks about his integral role in the Stop AAPI Hate task force, a hate crime and incident reporting initiative which started during the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.. Since then, Professor Jeung has been intensely devoted to this project, whether it be engaging with the other directors in daily meetings or receiving dozens of requests for speaking. One...
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July 28, 2020
Oral History Interview with Sarah Lee, July 19th, 2021
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Identifier: 2021.025.001
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A Chinese-Malaysian journalist and director of marketing communications at Kalamazoo Community Foundations, Sarah Lee reflects upon her article “Why do I cook?”, an intimate examination of the connection between food and identity. She connects the methodical process of cooking to the more personal and vulnerable lens of her heritage, as food becomes a way of expressing community, care, and love between her and her family. Lee also discusses her 31 Stories for AAPI Month project, in which her...
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July 19th, 2021
Oral History Interview with Ti-Hua Chang, 2018
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Identifier: 2018.034.002
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This oral history focuses on Ti-Hua Chang, a Chinese American television news reporter who was the first journalist to cover the story of the Golden Venture when it ran aground off Rockaway Beach, Queens on June 6, 1993. He discusses how he was first informed about the Golden Venture and the process of reporting on the event. Chang recounts how the news station had brought in an anti-immigration lawyer to speak on the story, and how Chang felt compelled to speak up to counter the hate...
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2018
Oral History Interview with Xiaowen Liang, August 24, 2020
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Identifier: 2020.020.005
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Xiaowen Liang, a feminist-activist and staff attorney based in New York City, discussed how she collaborated with activists across North America to organize the campaign, “Chinese for Black Lives,” in an effort to elevate the voices within the Chinese community who support the Black Lives Matter movement. She also explained that the campaign seeks to empower and bring together like-minded activists in delivering a unified message for racial justice. She talked about the challenges and...
Dates:
August 24, 2020
The Family Journey of Chin Family, 2016-09
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Identifier: 2016.033.005
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Edward Chin used to be the son of Sun Sing Theatre owner, an engineer, and a lawyer. Now, he enjoys his retirement and travels around the world to play golf with his friends. In this interview, Chin discusses his father’s movie business, family history about the paper son, his schooling experience, careers in law firms, ethnic identity, and thoughts about racism.
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2016-09
The Family Journey of June Jee, 2015-07-27
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Identifier: 2015.048.010
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Long-time MOCA supporter and board member June Jee talks about her grandparents and her early life growing up in Hong Kong. After moving to the US in 1964 she discusses growing up in New York’s Chinatown and her family life in the US. She explores instances of racism and her brushes with the Chinatown gangs. She also talks about her career working at Verizon and her community engagement efforts. The conversation is concluded with her discussing her philanthropic efforts and how she sees the...
Dates:
2015-07-27
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