Chinese in the Richmond
Chinese in the Richmond Did you grow up in Chinatown and move to the Richmond District? Maybe visited relatives during holidays, or came west for fun in the fog? We want to hear your stories! Chinese in the Richmond is a collaboration between the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) and Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP) that explores the migration of families from Chinatown to the Richmond District, illuminating the lives of Chinese Americans on the west side of San Francisco from the community’s point of view. By weaving together recorded oral history interviews with primary resources, Chinese in the Richmond will … [read more →]
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Xenophobia heightens
The COVID-19 is the latest in the sad and sorry mistreatment of Asian American communities during public health scares. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and accompanying fears and misinformation, acts of xenophobia and racial profiling have risen exponentially against the Asian American communities across the United States. These forms of microaggressions, bullying and physical violence are adversely affecting all Asian Americans. CHSA will continue to speak against these forms of discrimination. Read more about the issue here: KPIX 5 Evening News, February 4, 2020: KPIX Chinatown Business Leaders Launch Campaign To Counter False Coronavirus Rumors The Washington … [read more →]
CHSA responds to Coronavirus COVID-19
Updated: May 27, 2020 CHSA is greatly concerned for the health and well-being of our staff, volunteers, members and visitors. We continue to closely monitor the situation around COVID-19 and heed the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control as well as the San Francisco Department of Public Health. CHSA, will temporarily close until further notice. This closure follows the San Francisco Public Health Order requiring people to stay home except for essential needs. We anticipate reopening the museum when the City of San Francisco has allowed museums to do so. Public health and governmental officials believe this preventative action … [read more →]
Press Release: CHSA Gala and New Leadership
Media contact: David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com March 28 Chinese Historical Society Gala Honors San Francisco’s Fong Family with Phil & Sarah Choy Community Service Award Film director Jon M. Chu Honored for Outstanding Artistic Achievement CHSA Heads Into Sixth Decade With Renewed Vision and New Leadership 21 January 2020 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Just three years away from celebrating its 60th anniversary year, the Chinese Historical Society of America (www.chsa.org) has announced plans for its annual Awards Gala, taking place on Saturday, March 28 at the San Francisco Grand Hyatt on Union Square. In addition to honoring … [read more →]
Press Release: World War I & II Memorial Symposium & Rededication Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 31, 2019 Contact: Tamiko Wong, Executive Director, 415-391-1188, tamiko.wong@chsa.org CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA RECEIVES GRANT AWARD FROM CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES TO HONOR CHINESE AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.) — California Humanities has recently announced the 2019 Humanities For All Project Grant awards. CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA has been awarded $5,000 for its project entitled “Called to Rise: Chinese Americans in World War II.” The Humanities For All Project Grant is a competitive grant program of California Humanities which supports locally-developed projects that respond to the needs, interests and concerns of Californians, provide … [read more →]
Press Release: National Network 2019
Chinese American History Museums and Historical Associations Make History First Time National Gathering Held to Establish a National Network SAN FRANCISCO, California – To better inform the public about Chinese Americans’ history and contributions and promote diversity and inclusion, leaders of several of the nation’s Chinese American museums and historical societies met for the first time to form a network in which exhibits, funding, best practices, advocacy and other resources might be shared. The recent meeting at the end of September in San Francisco was convened by the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA), the oldest organization devoted to preserving … [read more →]
