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Herstory 1

The Legal History of Chinese American Women

The earliest Chinese American women who came to the U.S. in 1785 were mostly merchant’s wives and housemaids. In the following 165 years, these women pioneers established an impressive legal history. They not only fought to become American citizens but also fiercely fought for their right to be treated with dignity as human beings.

 

Our exhibit showcases the legal milestones and often harrowing stories of these brave women. Before their lives and accomplishments are completely lost in the annals of history, we aim to tell her story. We finally give voice to those Chinese American women who paved the way for our past, present and future.

 

This is a grand departure from the typical exhibit with historical posters and documents. Art speaks louder than words!Through sound and painting, the exhibit is an unprecedented multi-media art installation meant to memorialise snd celebrate these courageous Chinese American women.

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News & Press

San Francisco Public Library

March 14 - July 29, 2016

New York TECO

April 2 - April 20, 2016

UC San Diego Library

April 2 - April 20, 2016

Foster City Library

August 20 - September 30, 2016

Chicago public library Chinatown Branch

September 1 - October 31, 2016

New York Library Chatham Square Branch

September 28 - October 30, 2016

Hawaii State Library

March 2 - June 30, 2017

Rider University Franklin F.Moore Library

April 1 - August 31, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency, San Francisco

April 1 - August 31, 2017

Hawaii Kapolei Public Library

July 15 - September 30, 2017

Los Angeles Central Library

November 1 -  April 10, 2017

Laney College Library

April 12 - October 15, 2018

University of Washington East Asia Library

November 15 - December 20, 2018

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

September 3, 2019

National History Museum, Taiwan

June 19 - August 2, 2015

Tainan City Grand Hall

September 25 - November 08, 2015

Changhua County Art Museum

November 24 - December 12, 2015

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