Chinese Whispers Newsletter Vol 2.2
A standing-room only crowd packed into the Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics for our April ”Seeing Stories” program, The Legacy of Exclusion. read more…
CW @ Shaping SF: The Legacy of Exclusion
Listen in: The Legacy of Exclusion
Audio archive courtesy of Shaping SF
An evening of stories and discussion about the impact of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act (which wasn’t rescinded until 1943!) on the Chinese American community in San Francisco. This infamous legacy was both subtly woven into community cultural life, and overtly demarcated social and geographical boundaries. Chinese Whispers, a research and storytelling project about the Chinese who helped build the American West, will present excerpted stories from the Bay Area which reveal the deep impact of the Exclusion Act on generations of Chinese American families, and a community story contributor will talk about memories of a growing up in a San Francisco Chinatown that was still essentially socially segregated from the rest of the City. This overlooked history is also very relevant to the ongoing immigration debate. With the Chinese Historical Society of America, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, filmmaker Felicia Lowe, and more.
Poetry and Storytelling Make Magic Onboard Ship
Chinese Whispers Newsletter Vol 2.1
Rapt audience filled the Shelterdeck of sailing ship Balclutha on Feb. 23 to honor the lunar year of the Water Snake at “Transformations and Renewals,” our joint celebration with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. read more…
Deep Appreciation and Warm Wishes
Chinese Whispers Newsletter Vol 1.5
Thank You for amazing year! Look what we’ve accomplished together. read more…
A Bountiful Fall
Chinese Whispers Newsletter Vol 1.4
We’re heading into the Fall season warmed by a rich summer full of fun and exciting goings on. Check out the highlights here read more…
Join Us Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 for Living Memories at the Maritime Museum!
Please join us in our next innovation in bringing overlooked history to light through multimedia storytelling and community collaborations. Enjoy presentations from our stellar partnering presenters, see a new Chinese Whispers media presentation with excerpted Golden Gate stories, and take in the stunning panoramic view of the Bay at night from the beautiful Maritime Museum at Aquatic Park. Feel the magic of history come to life! read more…
Chinese Whispers Summer News
Chinese Whispers Newsletter Vol 1.3
In this issue: We hope your summer has been good! Summer is hot over here, lots of exciting Chinese WhispersTM goings on, and we’ve brought you some of the highlights here read more…
SAVE THE DATE! CW Story Tour of Locke!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Chinese Whispers: Story Tour of Locke
Personal Stories Bringing Local History To Life
Join us on this full day tour of the historic town of Locke in the Sacramento Delta. Led by Chinese Whispers’ story contributor Jeff Lee, a third-generation native of Locke, and by photographer James Motlow, co-author of “Bitter Melon – Locke.”
Locke, picturesque and layered with California Chinese history, is the only American town built by the Chinese for the Chinese. Stroll through the streets of Locke with the Jeff and James and hear the backstory of Locke’s layered past to experience where the stories originate and unfold.
Lunch and round trip transportation from San Francisco included.
Proceeds will help realize the full production of Chinese Whispers: Golden Gate.
Stay tuned for details!
Spring’s Hopping at Chinese Whispers
Chinese Whispers Newsletter Vol 1.2
In this issue: Read about Chinese Whispers Story TourTM, online mapping project, art installation at San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, and meet our oldest and youngest community storytellers!
Donate to Chinese WhispersSM and receive a set of limited edition Chinese Whispers Story CookiesTM read more…
CORRECTION to last post–tune in to KALW at 91.7 FM Feb. 28, 5:30 for Crosscurrents story on Chinese Whispers
Sorry folks, wrong call number was listed on our first post about KALW–it should be 91.7 FM (not 97.1 as previous posted).
Tune in Tuesday Feb. 28, 5:30 pm PST to Public Radio KALW for their story on Chinese Whispers on Crosscurrents. It will include clips from our Feb. 5 workshop reading on board the Eureka, and producer Erica Mu’s interview with Artistic and Project Director Rene Yung.
Voted “Best Local News Program” by SF Weekly, award-winning Crosscurrents is KALW’s exciting news magazine providing insightful, in-depth reporting. If you haven’t tuned in before, start on Feb. 28!
