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Chinese in the Civil War
Posted on July 2, 2011 | 1 CommentJuly 3rd honors the third and decisive day of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 that turned the course of the Civil War. It also honors the life of Union soldier John Tommy who lost his life that day. Everyone knows whites and African Americans... -
Remembering 9/11: Chinese American Heroes
Posted on September 10, 2010 | 7 CommentsSeptember 11, 2001 was a national day of infamy. America was struck deep in the heart of our Nation as four hijacked aircrafts smashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and a peaceful Pennsylvania... -
Today in Chinese American History – August 29, 1879
Posted on August 27, 2010 | 6 CommentsBy Connie Zheng On August 29, 1879, Ko Kun Hua appeared on the grounds of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts with his wife, five children, and two servants. Hired from China to teach Mandarin courses at Harvard, Ko would be the first Chinese faculty member... -
Chinese Americans in Literature
Posted on August 20, 2010 | 1 CommentAugust 21, 1875 commemorates the birthday of Winnifred Eaton, the first popular novel writer of Chinese American descent. Since the 19th Century, much of the literature of Chinese Americans have dealt with issues of identity, assimilation, family, race, and sexism within the context of living... -
Happy Birthday Chinese American Heroes
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsJuly 31st marks the 5th anniversary of the birth of Chinese Americans Heroes (CAH). It was born of an annual meeting of the Committee of 100, an organization of prominent Chinese Americans that fosters better relations between Asia and America and constructive dialog in the... -
Chinese American Heroes Salutes APAPA
Posted on June 11, 2010 | No CommentsThis is Week 42 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes, a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world. This week we are going to introduce you to a very... -
Chinese American Hero: Judge Dolly M. Gee
Posted on April 21, 2010 | 1 CommentThis is Week 40 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world. This week we honor Federal District Court Judge Dolly M.... -
Chinese American Heroine: Anna Sui
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsFashion Designer Name in English: Anna Sui Name in Chinese: 肖志美 [蕭志美] Name in Pinyin: Xiāo Zhìměi Gender: Female Birth Year: 1964 Birth Place: Dearborn, Michigan Current location: New York City Profession (s): Fashion Designer Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Parsons School of... -
Chinese American Hero: Vivienne Tam
Posted on February 11, 2010 | 1 CommentFashion Designer, Business Executive Name in English: Vivienne Tam Name in Chinese: 譚燕玉 Name in Pinyin: Tán Yànyù Gender: Female Birth Year: 1957 Birth Place: Guangzhou, China Current location: NYC Philanthropy: Yes Profession (s): Fashion Designer, Business Executive Education: Higher Diploma in Design, Hong Kong... -
Chinese American Hero: Alexander Wang
Posted on February 10, 2010 | 1 CommentFashion Designer Name in English: Alexander Wang Gender: Male Birth Year: 1984 Birth Place: San Francisco, California Current location: New York City, New York Philanthropy: Yes Profession (s): Fashion Designer Education: Parsons School of Design (now named Parsons The New School For Design) no degree...