1882 Foundation

We are a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to broaden public understanding of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion laws, their history, and relevance today.

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

Join us at our annual fundraiser and pioneer dinner on December 17!

https://t.co/XqkjPRUjfa

[Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @CAPAC]

This past week, CAPAC Chair @RepJudyChu attended events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

As we recognize this milestone, we must reignite our fight to end discrimination and protect civil rights for all our communities.

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

@CAPAC @RepJudyChu Thank you @RepJudyChu for taking the time to speak at our commemoration event on December 6 at the Library of Congress.

[Mia @MiaCariello]

So glad I was able to attend this incredible event today! It was so impactful to be able to see these archival documents up close and listen to such knowledgeable and inspiring speakers

[Hannah Liu @hanjliu]

Celebrating the 80th anniv. of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the 125th of birthright citizenship, two turning points that have deeply impacted me & my family’s lives. Feeling reinvigorated to work w/ others towards a more just & equitable future for immigration!

[JACL DC Chapter @jacl_DCchapter]

Martin Gold, Counsel to the @1882Foundation1882 Project, educates all gathered about the precursors to the #1882ChineseExclusion Act. Do you know its origins? @librarycongress

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

@SmithsonianAPA @1882 It was great to see you @SmithsonianAPA, thank you for joining us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

[Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center @SmithsonianAPA]

On Wednesday, the @1882 Foundation commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the 125th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. (1/7)

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

Join us on Wednesday, December 6 for a special commemoration event at the Library of Congress...

Special remarks by @RepJudyChu

Register: https://t.co/kORgcL8H3k

@CACAnational @ucasocial @OCANational @JACL_National @librarycongress @WHIAANHPI

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

Join us at our biannual Chinese American Women in History Conference October 5-7!

https://t.co/KJsynMF0VB

[Bureau of Land Management California @BLMca]

The short film, Tracing History, follows a Chinese American mother and daughter on a road trip through public lands to reconnect with their ancestors who built the transcontinental railroad. #AAPI #AANHPI #APAHM

Watch it here👉https://t.co/Kht2cfLFtU

[The Hunt Institute @Hunt_Institute]

On 5/23, we will host @ChaviKoneru from @ncaatogether Dr. Ting-Yi Oei from @1882_foundation and @MMohammedNC for a #RaceAndEducation webinar focused on implementing AAPI curriculum #AAPIHeritageMonth

Register here to attend: https://t.co/l0N2AmsQPo

[DC MOAPIA #DCisOpen @dcmoapia]

MOAPIA attended the “Chinatown futures” hosted by @1882foundation & @nationalasla for a conversation at the intersections of community, identity, and stewardship of cultural landscapes with three creative leaders committed to place-based interventions, programs,and leadership.

[Yilin @yilininDC]

Insightful discussion on “Chinatown Futures: cultivating urban, cultural landscapes” with @NationalASLA @1882_foundation tonight, at the ASLA national headquarters. #AAPIHeritageMonth

[Far East Deep South @FarEastDeepSo]

Our producer @onlywon at #teaching4justice w/ Ting-Yi Oei of @1882_foundation. They do great work educating the public on #AsianAmerican history through storytelling & #publichistory

[American Society of Landscape Architects @NationalASLA]

On May 3, join us + @1882_foundation for Chinatown Futures: a conversation on community, identity, and stewardship of cultural landscapes with Ernie Wong, FASLA, Yin Kong, and Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong. Moderated by @jennwlow, ASLA. Free with registration. https://t.co/LEyJSkWUNv

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

We will be discussing the impact of public policy on cultural centers with Georgetown Law students and community organizations from DC and Philadelphia Chinatowns!

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

Check out this upcoming event @GeorgetownLaw on April 17 at 6pm! This in-person program will take place in the Atrium of the Eric E. Hotung International Law Building located at 550 1st Street NW. Free registration on Eventbrite recommended!
https://t.co/ws6XIYJgzw

[Lily Liu @LilyLiuDC]

@1882_foundation BUSY weekend for @1882_foundation! Founder Ted Gong moderated an awesome Concurrent Session @dchistcon 46th #DCHistCon #conference

[1882 Foundation @1882_foundation]

Happening on Sunday! #talkstorydc