In Washington DC, Talk Story Events are monthly community gatherings usually held in DC Chinatown. Join our mail list at http://bit.ly/TalkStoryList.

Event Recap: Exploring Asian American History in DC — Washington DC Asian American Context Study Celebration

On June 3rd, we gathered at the Chinese Community Church in DC's Chinatown for a lightning round presentation community event with food, friends, and education. The event celebrated the near-completion of the first historic context study on Asian Americans ever…

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Event Recap: Chinatown futures: cultivating urban, cultural landscapes

On May 3rd, we gathered at the American Society of Landscape Architects National Headquarters for a conversation on Chinatowns, past, present, and future. Convened by Jenn Low, longtime partner of the 1882 Foundation, this conversation aimed to explore the multitude…

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Event Recap: Talk Story! Somewhere in Between – A Conversation with Chinese Adoptees

On Sunday, April 16th, the 1882 Foundation and friends gathered at the I Street Conference Center to convene a panel discussion on the experiences of Chinese adoptees. Panelists included MeMe Collier, Lina Freeman, Ren Freeman, and Mia Owens, 1882 Foundation…

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Event Recap: Talk Story! Public Policy and Cultural Centers: Stories from DC and Philadelphia Chinatowns

On April 17th, 2023, we convened for a panel conversation to explore the impact of public policy on Chinatowns, drawing specifically on the Washington DC and Philadelphia Chinatowns. This conversation opportunely comes in the recent news of a plan to…

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Event Recap: Talk Story! Literature & Arts Corner Database (Re)Launch

The Literature & Arts Corner Library is an online platform that was launched at last month’s Talk Story to highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) media representation. The event featured developers Lauren Eng and Jasmine Soni, author Jenny Cho,…

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