1882 Foundation

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The 1882 Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization committed to broadening public awareness of the history and continuing significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. After the successful national effort to obtain congressional condemnation of the Chinese Exclusion laws, the 1882 Foundation shifted attention to educational activities under a newly formed 501(c)3 non-pro

fit organization. The 1882 Foundation established three new programs:
1) Talk Story that promotes uncovering and preserving our stories;
2) Curriculum and Lesson Plans that focuses on the developing materials for teaching about the Chinese Exclusion Laws; and
3) 1882 Symposium which seeks to bring together educators, museums, and historic societies to strength collaboration and share best practices.

Stories passed from one generation to the next help shape our identities, preserve our histories, and deepen our underst...
08/15/2026

Stories passed from one generation to the next help shape our identities, preserve our histories, and deepen our understanding of where we come from.

At the 2026 Chinese American Women in History (CAWH) Conference: Telling Our Stories — Exploring the stories of Chinese American women in literature, media, history, and the arts, we’ll come together for three inspiring days of learning, conversation, and connection.

Join us September 30–October 2 in Washington, DC.

History lives through the stories we choose to tell.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER:
1882foundation.org/cawhconference

With support from the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C**A) and the University of California Washington Program (UCDC).

Did you know about the Chinese American Army Ranger, Randall Ching? During World War II, Randall Ching played a major ro...
08/11/2026

Did you know about the Chinese American Army Ranger, Randall Ching?
During World War II, Randall Ching played a major role in capturing the cliffs and defensive positions above Omaha Beach on D-Day. His actions in World War demonstrated great bravery which earned him two Congressional Gold Medals, posthumously.

Want to learn more about Randall and other Chinese American Veterans? Look out for more stories on our website, coming soon!

📸cred: Randall Ching, photo retrieved from military.com
📚research cred: Jake Somsel, 2026 Spring Intern

One week to go!On August 12 from 10:00–11:00 AM ET, join the US-China Education Trust and the 1882 Foundation for Drawin...
08/11/2026

One week to go!

On August 12 from 10:00–11:00 AM ET, join the US-China Education Trust and the 1882 Foundation for Drawing Between Worlds: Asian American Graphic Memoirs and the Search for Belonging.

Graphic authors Ruth Chan, Leise Hook, Kathy MacLeod, and Malaka Gharib, with USCET administrator David Yao joining as moderator for a conversation on how words and images can illuminate experiences of identity, migration, family, memory, and belonging.

The panelists will discuss their creative processes, the relationship between illustration and written narrative, and how graphic memoirs can challenge stereotypes and give form to experiences that may be difficult to express through words alone.

The program will conclude with an audience Q&A.

RSVP here:
https://uscet.org/drawing-between-worlds-asian-american-graphic-memoirs-and-the-search-for-belonging/

🚶If you have walked through Chinatown recently, you may have noticed the neighborhood looks a bit different. 💐Mabel Ping...
08/10/2026

🚶If you have walked through Chinatown recently, you may have noticed the neighborhood looks a bit different. 💐

Mabel Ping-Hua Lee's legacy now has a place in the heart of Washington, DC's Chinatown. The message from the honorable Chinese-American suffragist, “Vote. It’s Your Voice,” will resonate with the thousands of people who pass her mural every day.

Thank you to everyone who supported this project and helped bring her contributions to public view. Your support helped create a lasting tribute to a remarkable advocate for equal rights, education, and civic participation.

A huge shoutout to () and muralist () for their partnership, creativity, and collaboration in bringing this mural to life.

Today we are highlighting the interns' day trip to Philadelphia's Chinatown. Our interns spent the day immersing themsel...
08/10/2026

Today we are highlighting the interns' day trip to Philadelphia's Chinatown. Our interns spent the day immersing themselves in the neighborhood’s history and culture. They started with local dim sum, then joined a tour led by the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, which brought them inside the Crane Community Center to learn about the organizations working to sustain and strengthen Chinatown.

From there, they visited the No Arena exhibit hosted by Asian Arts Initiative. Here they learned about the No Arena movement - a Philly grassroots campaign organized and supported by a coalition of local groups, including Asian Americans United, the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance, and the Philadelphia Folklore Project.

They closed out the day exploring Chinatown’s main street and stopping by the Friendship Gate. It’s always a gift to learn about and experience another iconic Chinatown.

📚 The 1882 Foundation is pleased to invite you to join us this Saturday, August 8, for a special Talk Story event celebr...
08/04/2026

📚 The 1882 Foundation is pleased to invite you to join us this Saturday, August 8, for a special Talk Story event celebrating 1882: A Gold Mountain Odyssey. We are proud to have published this compelling novel.

The novel follows the journey of a Chinese immigrant who comes to America to work on the Transcontinental Railroad, exploring the experiences of immigration, exclusion, and transformation.

Hear from author Veronica Li about the process of bringing this story to life. She’ll be joined by her co-author and husband, Sverrir Sigurdsson, with 1882 Talk Story Director Stan Lou moderating the conversation.

And don’t miss the opportunity to get your copy signed!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 1882 Foundation Office | 508 I St. NW, Washington, DC

RSVP today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-story-a-golden-mountain-odyssey-tickets-1995517933858?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍃 For generations, Chinese American women have shaped our nation’s history, culture, and arts. Yet many of these stories...
08/03/2026

🍃 For generations, Chinese American women have shaped our nation’s history, culture, and arts. Yet many of these stories remain overlooked. Their stories deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.

This fall, join us in Washington, DC, for the 1882 Foundation’s third Chinese American Women’s History (CAWH) Conference.

⭐ This year’s theme: Telling Our Stories — Exploring the Stories of Chinese American Women in Literature, Media, History, and the Arts

Join a vibrant community of scholars, artists, educators, students, and community leaders from across the country for three inspiring days of learning, conversation, and connection.

📅 September 30–October 2, 2026
📍 UCDC | Washington, DC

Registration is now open! Register here: https://1882foundation.org/cawhconference/

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