Chinese American History
American culture is a shared set of stories and traditions that requires the inclusion of every community’s experiences to weave a cohesive social fabric. It’s important for all Americans to hear the Chinese American experience as their own, rightly included as part of our collective national narrative.
The Chinese experience in America is a triumph of great determination and achievement, in the face of persistent efforts to pit diversity against class and exclude the Chinese from mainstream America. It’s a story that begins in the gold fields of California on a map with the Pacific Ocean at its center, filled with a faith in family and hope for the next generation.
Pass it on.
Chinese American History
A Parent’s Guide to Chinese American History
Teaching the Chinese American community’s history weaves its people and stories into the country's social fabric. Read More »
Tools To Dream: 101 Points Of Chinese American Pride
Events, experiences and role models to share with kids as they begin to define who they are and want to become. Read More »
10 of My Favorite Non-Profits Serving the Chinese American Community
Identifying community non-profits to support is a meaningful way to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Read More »
Building Community From A Diversity Of Chinese American Experiences
Reflections on the Chinese Historical Society's This Land Is Our Land Conference in San Francisco. Read More »
Finding Chinese America Online: 25 Inspiring Voices
The blogs, writers and online publications driving the Chinese American conversation forward today. Read More »
10 Nominees for Best Chinese American Movie
Restock your Netflix queue with these Chinese American movies that feature notable performances on- and off-camera. Read More »
Essential Chinese American Books For Your Summer Reading List
This collection of great books traces the Chinese American experience from the gold rush to present day. Pull up a beach chair and enjoy. Read More »
The Best 3 Book Crash Course About Chinese Culture In America
Sometimes it helps to slow down and read for a moment, before running off to Chinatown, visiting a museum or cooking a big Chinese meal. Read More »