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Angel Island Home Page - What today is a grassy, sunny island in San Francisco Bay was once a U.S. quarantine and detention center, largely for Asian immigrants. The story of their entry and detention in the United States during the 1890s and early part of the twentieth century is not a pretty one. While immigrants could be processed through the East Coast's customs center on Ellis Island in a matter of hours or days, travelers through Angel Island were often detained for weeks or months. More than 70 percent were Chinese. Read about it at this site and its related links.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - Did you know May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month? It was conceived by Jenny Jew, a Chinese American woman who, with the help of friends, managed to get Congress and President George Bush to first authorize the observance in 1992. You can learn about suggested historical and cultural celebrations at this site. There is an excellent selection of links about Asian Americans in New York and elsewhere.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Site - How many famous Asian Americans can you name? Kristi Yamaguchi (Olympic skater), Vera Wang (fashion designer), and Ann Curry (news anchor) are a few. At this site, you can read about these people and others, including Robert Nakasone, CEO of Toys `R' Us!
Chinese Historical and Cultural Project - The Golden Dragon is reawakening! Discover how this 200-foot long, historic creature appeared at Chinese festivals around the turn of the twentieth century. And now it's coming back. Have a look at the colorful modern photos as well as the historic photos, and get a glimpse into Chinese history and culture. Teachers note: There are also complete lesson plans and materials for use in the award-winning Golden Legacy program.
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