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Re: What it Meant to Be Cantonese in China and America, 1850–1900 03:28 by ♭♫ [+-]

[www.history.com]

Despite the protections offered by Chinatowns, immigrants faced intensifying discrimination during the period known as the "Yellow Peril" in the late 1800s. Sometimes this took the form of official policies. In San Francisco, goods coming out of the neighborhood had to be labeled as Chinatown products, and upwards of 30 ordinances were passed just targeting Chinese laundromats. One ordinance in the 1880s required every laundry business to obtain a permit from the board of supervisors, yet Chinese shop owners were regularly refused permits. (Eventually the Supreme Court struck it down, citing the discriminatory effects of the law.)

Beyond policies, violence broke out against Chinatown residents around the country. The violence was largely condoned, Lai says, “to try to get them out of the country because they were seen as a moral and economic threat.”

Re: As seen in the videos, they viciously ambush law-abiding civilians like Laughing Hyenas prowling the Serengeti 07/10/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

[boyleheightsbeat.com]

According to L.A. County’s most recent report on hate crimes, the number of victims of anti-Asian crimes hit 80 in 2023 — a 31% increase over the previous year and the second-highest level ever recorded.

Re: A Glimpse of Washington DC Chinatown 07/10/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

[wtop.com]

Shih said they are specifically pushing for tax abatement reform for developers to require them to commit, in writing, to preservation mechanisms for Chinatown.

“This means if they’re going to build a huge, 200-unit, mixed-use complex … they will be required to provide community space, or they’ll be required to ensure that the retail that they put in on the first floor is not big box retails,” Shih said. “No more McDonald’s and Chipotles. We need community to have input on this retail.”

Re: Could Chinatown Be Reincarnated in Denver? 07/10/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

[www.9news.com]

At History Colorado there’s an exhibit called “Where is Denver’s Chinatown”, which will run through September 1st. It includes pictures, historical references and plans to hopefully someday tell the story with a new museum and cultural center.

Re: Vanishing Flavours of Cantonese Cuisine 07/08/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

[www.bristolworld.com]

“The flavours you get from charcoal roasting are just unreal – sweet, smoky, deeply savoury.

Re: The rise and fall of Chinatown: The hidden history of displacement you were never told 07/08/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

Over-regulation slowly decimates a community by a thousand cuts.

[thevoicesf.org]

In the 1950s and ’60s, San Francisco’s Chinatown’s 25 bars and nightclubs pulsed with music, laughter, and life.

Clubs like the iconic Forbidden City drew crowds from every background, offering vibrant evenings that became a legendary chapter in our city’s history. Those heading to World War II sought a final night out in Chinatown, making it one of San Francisco’s premier nightlife destinations. But by the late 1970s, as the Vietnam War ended, and the unfortunate event of the Golden Dragon mass shooting, cast a shadow over our vibrant community, and nightlife steadily started to quiet it down. With law enforcement tightened around the gangs, and a change in zoning restrictions. Chinatown entertainment venues dwindled, and the Chinatown music scene became quieter, but restaurants were still open until 3 a.m. and were fairly stable for years.

Re: racism..experiences anyone who would like to share? 07/08/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

If it were up to me, I would throw her under the bus with "compassion" and "patience."

[abcnews.go.com]

The shocking exit came amid backlash over resurfaced past posts on a social media account belonging to Ortega that allegedly used a derogatory term against the Asian community, which led fans to call for her removal from the show.

As fans learned of Ortega's departure, her parents shared a statement on her Instagram story on behalf of their family, asking for "compassion" and "patience."

Re: CHINESE IDENTITY 07/08/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

[www.toronto.com]

Growing up, there was a very strong sense (as with most immigrant families) to try to find your “people.” For me; there were a few communities of Chinese people that I was fortunate enough to visit and learn about my culture: the two Mississauga Chinatowns (Old and New Chinatown as we called it), Markham/Scarborough, East Toronto Chinatown and then there was downtown Toronto Chinatown.

Prudence Liew - 點解 07/06/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

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Re: Anti-Asian Hate Crime Bill Passed 07/06/2025 by ♭♫ [+-]

[6abc.com]

Series of attacks in Chinatown appears to be hate crimes, Philadelphia police say

"It would appear that these offenders were specifically targeting males of Asian descent, which would make this a hate crime. When we catch these individuals, they will also be charged with ethnic intimidation, along with robbery and related offenses," said Capt. Jason Smith.

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