A Conversation about Diasporic Literature between Professors Chang-rae Lee and Eavan Boland was held at the Stanford Humanities Center.
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As we observe the centennial of the March 1, 1919 Movement (aka “Mansei Movement” or “Sam Il Undong” in Korean) this year, it is a timely opportunity to study the critical role that San Francisco played in the early Korean immigrant community and its independence movement in the mainland U.S.
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The Long Road to Restoration. A look back on the reopening of the Detention Barracks in 2009 from former AIISF board president Felicia Lowe.
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AIISF will be hosting its 2019 Gala Dinner on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero to mark 25 years since AIISF proposed restoration of the immigration station.
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Visit the Old Mint on the first weekend in March and join dozens of organizations celebrating and telling the stories of the City's unique past. The event is FREE!
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To promote charitable giving this holiday season, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation is giving away airline tickets. You Could Win!
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The Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition. This year you could ride high on one of the floats! AIISF is offering two seats on the Chinese American Historical Foundation’s spectacular float in the 2019 Rose Parade!
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The Immigration Station recently came alive with interactive activities and some very special entertainment for families who participated in AIISF’s Family Day. This multi-generational gathering included guests who are descents of Angel Island detainees, who shared the unique ways in which they are honoring their immigration heritage. Soprano Heather Klein, genealogist Grant Din, and choreographer Lenora Lee led very special activities at the event.
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