Chinese Exclusion Act

Five Counties Immigrants and Their Struggle Against 19th-Century Racism

In May 1869, as the golden spike was driven into the final rail of America’s first Transcontinental Railroad, marking a…

4 weeks ago

The Forgotten Builders: Chinese Railroad Workers Exclusion and America’s Hidden Legacy

Discover how Wuyi Chinese laborers built the Transcontinental Railroad—then were erased from history in an enduring act of racial exclusion.

1 month ago

Ghosts of Gold Mountain: Grave-Sweeping Rituals and the Resilience of Montana’s Chinese Railroad Workers

Between 1865 and 1890, over 1,200 Chinese laborers worked on Montana’s railroads, including the Northern Pacific Railway. Most were young…

2 months ago

1890 Breakthrough: How Wuyi Migrants’ Revolutionary Resilience Defied Exploitation and Shaped History

In the 19th century, Wuyi migrants from Guangdong’s Siyi region set sail for distant shores, driven by dreams of economic…

3 months ago

5 Floors, Countless Stories: Exploring the Taishan Overseas Chinese Culture Museum

Step into the Taishan Overseas Chinese Culture Museum, and you’ll find more than just artifacts—you’ll find pieces of your story.…

5 months ago

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