“It took about an hour and a half.

linked racist beliefs on display at the massacre with laws that sought to limit the rights of immigrants and non-whites.24 ceremonies commemorating the anniversary of the 1871 massacre of Chinese residents in Downtown.

” stormed through what is now historic Chinatown.“Knowledge is not only a source of understanding.The memorial event was hosted by the Chinese American Museum at the Pico House.

chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.referencing the 1882 federal law prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers for 10 years.

provided an update on the plans for a monument that will feature tree sculptures dedicated to each victim.

who served as the first Asian American on the City Council from 1985 to 1993.a Yonsei (fourth-generation JA).

The chewy glutinous rice cakes are typically eaten in the morning on New Years Day in a clear or miso-based soup (depending on where youre from in Japan) to celebrate the coming year.You dont have to be Asian or JA.

Upon arriving at the temple.Kay Obana is all smiles as he cleans the steamer at the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple mochitsuki.