Responding to the Atlanta Shootings
We stand in solidarity with the Asian American community in Atlanta and of all people of color who have been attacked and excluded in the United States. The attacks that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia were horrific and there is a larger historical context we as a nation need to understand. In 1875, the U.S. government passed the Page Act, prohibiting the entry of immigrants considered “undesirable” and further requiring Chinese women immigrating to the U.S. to prove that they were not prostitutes. At the time, immigration officials considered most Chinese women to be immoral; in one case, an immigration official … [read more →]
Chinese Historical Society of America Museum Welcomes Justin Hoover as New Executive Director
Issue Date: March 11, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Maggie Pence, Media Associate, mpence@chsa.org, (415) 391-1188 x107 Chinese Historical Society of America Museum Welcomes Justin Hoover as New Executive Director San Francisco, CA—The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum (CHSA) is pleased to announce Justin Hoover as its new Executive Director, effective February 23, 2021. Hoover is a civic and cultural leader in the Bay Area and beyond, having deep roots in the Bay Area visual arts and Asian Pacific American community. “Justin brings to his position more than 15 years of exceptional experience in museum and cultural center … [read more →]
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 →]
