As 1.5 Korean American, I would like to thank all Chinese and other Asian Americans who fought for civil rights even before I got here. This is heartwarming and hope that Asian Americans can stick together.
As a third generation Japanese American, I'm very interested in Asian American history and how we contributed to the American landscape. Fascinating series.
I'm Samoan and my grandmother is Chinese & Samoan who was born and raised in Samoa. In Samoa, we had Chinese immigrants who was brought to the island to grow plants and build homes. Few years later, some were shipped back even when they made Samoa their home and had to say goodbye to their families. One of the dish they brought from China was called Chop Suey. Still today, we make chop suey as one our Samoan dish thanks to the Chinese people who made Samoa home to them. I thank my ancestors.
The is a stark contrast of American Samoa and Western Samoa. It's like one is very modern and the other is a emerging populace... Got much love for the Uso, born and raised in Long Beach California (Filipino, Mexican and Irish).
Salute to Chinese Americans, their contributions to the fabric of America (culinary and otherwise) and the struggle we join arms in for a more perfect union.
Bangkok Fatty Yeah but they're bossy as hell in the workforce. Last time I told Mr. Tran to chill out because we're not in his country dying of hunger and suffering communism.
Hi! Just watched the three episodes - just wanted to say what a great job was done! As a 2nd Gen Chinese American, this somehow is able to convey how I feel as an Asian American in a way that I haven't been able to do before. I'm so proud of the history of my parents' resilience and ability to assimilate to the American culture while still keeping our food tradition alive in its own way. Growing up and living in big cities, you'd think we'd feel less like foreigners one day, but that's still a hurdle we have to face. Thanks again for such a great production.
@@elinathan8363 Let's not argue with Europa... To a small degree he is correct as from my understanding the US (nationally) was setup by White Europeans and their subsequent descendants. However as time goes on; the nation was able to grow further was becsude of the non-european immigrants and their subsequent descendants. Overall, as I said before; diversity will win no matter what.
and Chinese people in Peru! I've never seen so many Chinese restaurants outside of China. The Chinese and Japanese contributed a lot to the cuisine and culture of Peru
It's interesting that Al Jazeera -- a news source in the Middle East -- sponsored this series but AJ does do good stories here and there. A series on the Chinese diaspora would be fascinating: Chinese people through the centuries have travelled and settled all around the world (driven at times by war, poverty, opportunity) and it's always been fascinating to meet what are called "overseas Chinese' -- people like my family who are ethnically Chinese but have not lived in China for several generations. (In my case, we were from Saigon, Vietnam.) I speak both Chinese (Cantonese/ some Mandarin) and English and at times, meeting or travelling, have relied on my Chinese to get around when the person I am speaking to does not speak English and I don't speak the language of the country they are from or I am visiting (e.g. Germany, France, Peru, etc.). In Los Angeles, I once was assigned the care of a Pervuian patient who spoke only Chinese and Spanish with barely any English. He would speak to me in Chinese and the Latina nurses in Spanish.
There were also a lot of Chinese immigrants to south America. In Suriname there is a huge chines influence! It would be interesting to learn more about the different places that were popular to immigrate to out side the US.
As a 13 year old, I worked in a Chinese noodle factory. By the time I turned 16, I made chow mein and beef chop suey for the locals in a snack bar. 1970s, Montreal. It was a job. I had a great experience. No complaints. I had it better than most kids my age.
This is a very well produced video that is both historically significant and relevant in today's world. Many non-Chinese who live in San Francisco are unaware of the struggles of the early immigrants. BTW the shooting and editing styles, the video quality, and the audio quality were excellent.
Loved this video so much, I actually cried. I'm from SF and I'm the second generation for my Chinese side (I count it as the first generation starts when they are born here, but my grandparents were the migrants.) and I know the struggle was surreal for them. Though I'm still a teenager, I know that the conflicts and hardships they endured will be more than what I will ever face. My grandpa served in the Korean War and worked as the leader of a hotel Union because he could speak English and Chinese fluently. I can relate to all of this history that SF's Chinatown has and it's very uplifting to see how as a community we have gone from discriminated against to an entire aspect of California culture. Funny thing is, I've never eaten chop suey LOL
Toi San represent! I barely hear the language in Vancouver anymore (so much more Mandarin now), but it was definitely the language of my childhood in Vancouver's Chinatown.
Is it true that Fukienese is the same dialect because that's where Taiwanese are originally from? Is it exactly the same, or has it changed over the years?
chop suey also got transplanted to the philippines via chinese american cuisine when the philippines was conquered by the US in the early 20th century. chop suey is a cantonese dish and most chinese filipinos are hokkien, so its definitely a chinese american transplant. in tagalog and cebuano, it is spelled as "tsapsuy"/"sapsoy"
I want you to know that this is super interesting and I'm very happy you did this video series. Never thought much about the history of the Chinese in America, but now I'm very intrigued!
Just watched your wonderful series from Bristol, UK. Thank you, Dolly and team for your informative and inspiring depiction of the Chinese diaspora, difficult history and resilient culture in America. There are some significant differences to our community’s experience in the UK and Europe over the past centuries. A common theme is the strong culture and values of the Chinese community using education and hard work to build and improve the future of their children and communities - so admirable.
I grew up in Southern California and my family was considered a "Heinz 57" due to our mix of countries! :D When I became an adult and began working in Pasadena and Los Angeles, I worked with folks that were from all over the world. I loved it because I learned so much! Unfortunately fear and ignorance can become hate and it is what keeps people apart. I am very grateful for my upbringing. Love these videos!
I'm third generation but also second generation. My Grandfather came over in the early 1880 to San Francisco and Chicago to set up a businesses. My Dad's oldest brother was born in SF but my Dad was born in China. Dad came in the late 1930's and fought in WWII with 1st Cavalry. When the war was over he worked the family business in Chinatown, SF. He later went to Hong Kong to find a wife. They came back to SF and I was born in SF. So that's why I'm a third and second generation Chinese American... LOL!
I can really identify with the discrimination. As a person of mixed ethnicity, I am automatically seen as black and discriminated against in my own country (and other countries as well). Black people, Chinese people and other people helped built the U.S.A. but continue to be discriminated against to this day. We all need to work together and not discriminate against anyone in order to all be seen as equal Americans.
We bulit this Country here since 1898 (Our Family owned Chinese Restaurants and stores , many also have served and and fought and served these United States of America). It was "hard" but as Americans I have reaped it goodness and seen dark days (right now 2017). We have nver stopped at the many opportunties given us, I wish the same for my childern. God Bless America, I bid you Peace.
Thanks for putting this series together and telling a story that had to be told. As a 5th generation Chinese Australian, similar things happened here. I wonder in America if this history is taught in classrooms or not? I can say for myself in Australia, growing up, it was briefly mentioned only.
No, this history is not taught in American schools. The history classes may mention the immigation & dates of a large group of people from a single region, and what industries the group may have commonly worked in. Other than that, cultural experiences are not explored much, Unfortunately. And our beautiful country is composed of and created and built by almost all immigrants. Peace to all.
I tear up knowing the injustices our people faced. My grandmother's brother was one of the people who came during the gold rush and was never heard of again...:'(
My great great great grand father worked the railways(1865) from Oakland all the way to St. Louis. He help build America, then was chased out of the country.
@@etholus1000 The story gets better...he brought back home a small fortune in savings and started a building supplies company. Made enough money and sent his sons to San Francisco who opened a food factory. During the 60s my uncles and aunts studied at UCSF AND UC Berkeley. They became scientists, doctors, engineers and business entrepreneurs. My dad owned apartment blocks all over the Bay Area. Now I enjoy sitting on my duff reaping the spoils.
Despite all that the Chinese went through, we still work hard and never complain. When the current civilization falls and a new one find traces of it, they will see that the Chinese ARE the "model minority". We thrive where ever we go no matter what we have to go through, even if it takes more than one generation.
Black America has suffered long before the Chinese arrived. We have battled racism for many years. Every battle we win is a win for every minority. The civil rights laws we forced to be implemented apply to all. Blacks are the concience of America. We will continue our complaints to right what is wrong. Be grateful to the complainers. Without us everything would just remain the same. A good example is the housing laws. Whites excluded all non whites until the 60's. The Black civil rights movement made this illegal. Now Chinese,Indians and any other minority can buy where they want. Hats off to the Chinese community for all they have endured and conquered. Yes they are a model community but understand they have in the past been granted rights that Blacks have not. In NYC they were granted land for their work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Blacks were excluded from construction projects in the city until the 1970's. The unions did it. Blacks fought the unions, now every minority is included in their membership. In NYC many Chinese youth stood with Blacks and Puerto Ricans to fight injustice in the late '60's. We are in this fight together.
@@IronJazz99 "Every battle we win is a win for every minority." Asian American groups have very little political power. Blacks have political power. You can't tell me that affirmative action and using non-academic metrics for university entrance is a win for every minority. Asians suffer due to those. I agree that blacks have done alot but there are areas where Asian interests may diverge.
@sheng liu The ethnic Chinese in San Francisco do not support Trump. The city's congressional district is the most Democratic of all the congressional districts in the House of Representatives. It is represented by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
I learned something to as a non-Chinese. I didn't know the reason China town was modeled after China was to make it a tourist attraction and protect if from being demolished easily.
@@Cheeno_Clips Yup Bro, the coming Media War should be directed towards Communist Party...lolz. I am aware of the long history and the contributions Chinese Immigrants made since 1800. The worlds cannot afford any for trouble, also an Undemocratic Hegemonic World Power may not be ideal....:) I wish there was a solution to our problems...everyone must become selfless & treat all living things especially animals with utmost empathy
Just like my ancestors american history,this was not taught in our schools and I appreciate this series for teaching this. I knew VERY LITTLE about this and it’s very interesting to hear! This is American history, we’re all apart of American history! Very cool! I’ve watched the whole series!
The key of their success...Avoid Comfort before you Achieve your goals...live in a tinny space. Some of Chinese people in their early years of imigrating..eat rice poridge with chicken stock only...with salt paper and garlic...to fill up their tummy..breakfast..lunch and Dinner and save some cash ...to start a small bussiness of their own !!
The Chinese contributed a lot in the building & construction of the early railway roads. It was only the Chinese who was able to built across some of the harshest & most difficult terrains & many died. No credits were given for their efforts. The governors of them days refused to acknowledge their contributions when those lines were completed! Comparing to other ethnic groups, ONLY the Chinese had the infamous '' The Chinese Exclusion Acts'' law passed by the racist gov't of the day. I, for one, am grateful for their many contributions to the world.
They also cleared land for agriculture during western expansion. In Canada the people were opposed to Chinese building the railways and I think the PM at the time said you either have the Chinese build it or there will be no railways.
The chinese were discriminated in the 1800s the blacks were also discriminated before that and now the muslims. cant we just all love eachother and live peacefully?
Nah, never. American whites evaluate your power by your original nationality. They don't give a shit about Arabs or chinese. Because now, white American or European in charge, top of the world.
In India we have two different types of Chop Suey, American and Chinese. I have tried the American one(the one with poached egg on it) and I loved it. In Kolkata ,we also have a China town in Tangra area. It is very famous but the place is still underdeveloped and feels like slums.
Most cities in India are like slums, even the capital Delhi. Vast majority of Chinese community in Kolkata had left, after the Indian govt persecution. thewire.in/12319/the-chinese-indian-prisoners-of-deoli-are-here-and-their-voices-need-to-be-heard/
Not every places are like slums. Looks like you visited the densely populated areas like Old Delhi.Places which do not look similar to that of in western countries are slums according to you. That's your view. The whole point of this video is about the ideas that saved the China town in America. But here we didn't have that kind of ideas with Chinese people. The incident you have mentioned took place during 1962 war. Chinese have been living here for more than hundred years. Except that war period they are living here in Kolkata quite happily.
As someone who has been around India, I'm qualified to say most cities or least part of it, are slum like. The war itself isn't the problem, it is the vengeful persecution of innocent Chinese ethnic citizen after the war that made them leave India. There are few Chinese left in Kolkata.
To add to the confusion, "American Chop Suey" where I live is pasta, tomatoes, and ground beef (more of a cheap pasta dish vs anything asian inspired). Why we call it that, I have no idea. I think it's a New England thing, I grew up in MA and live in Boston.
As a 2nd generation half Taiwanese Chinese American I am quite grateful that more people are starting to open up to our problems, sometimes I feel our problems are neglected quite a lot. Though I wish people were less sino-phobic in the united states.
It's 2017, thank you for getting the discussion started, just like the black community, the Chinese NEED to get involved start the dialogue. Please send to the late night shows and news outlets. We have been silent way too long. No Fox News.
This a brilliant short film, I think the history of the Chinese in America needs to be told. As a British person it’s also unspoken how London had a huge Chinatown in Greenwich over 100 years ago. Fascinating and troubled , painful history.
I hope someday the "little Indias" of American are like the Chinatowns, as in a cultural Indian Hub for Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Nepalese, Bhutanrse, and Sri Lankans
My Dad's family was from Toisan -- although he was born in El Paso Texas. I'm not sure how his family got there but anyway, they came back to California when he was 8.
Regarding 2:09, San Francisco’s Chinatown includes Portsmouth Square which was the original location of Yerba Buena which was renamed to San Francisco in 1847. From there San Francisco expanded from its Yerba Buena’s location.
I'm proud of my Chinese heritage. I am half Chinese and half Caucasian. My Chinese family owned a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown in the 70's. My grandmother was a store owner and was able to buy a lot of land in Hawaii in the 50's. They were hardworking people.
Idk who this can help but I'm from the SF area and those are prices for private, luxury apartments. Most regular people in the city (we're not all rich yuppies) share a house or apartment and have roommates. My friends tend to pay about 1200/month for their own room, which ofc can be split further with more roommates. And check Craigslist because websites like apartments dot com are where those 3500 figures come from. This city is beautiful and you CAN find your place here if you really want it! 💙
At 1:30 she says her parents were immigrants and she's a 2nd gen american. I was gonna say something smartass but I looked it up and I guess she's correct since 2nd generation can mean both things according to Wikipedia: The second generation of a family to inhabit, but the first natively born in, a country, or The second generation born in a country
Thanks for telling some of the history of Chinese immigration. I somehow do not identify with these new immigrants from China. Our parents and relatives came from Hoisan and most have passed on. Many of us second generation have intermarried racially and don't speak our dialect! Also less interest in China.
@calvin i'm a 2nd-gen chinese living in singapore, and here most locals are downright racist against new immigrants too. they're seen as uncivilised and embarrassing... very typical justifications for discrimination.
Calvin Wongn same phenomenon happening with Mexican Americans and the new waves of Mexican immigrants. Interesting to know this also happens with Chinese Americans.
Timothy Z How do you define newer immigrants? How long have these newer immigrants lived in the US? If it took several generations for YOUR holly family to assimilate to the American society, why would you expect these newer immigrants to do it immediately?
Yet has a lower nominal GDP by 7.3 Trillion and is decades behind the U.S in Military Power and Technology, go take your Mao Nationalism somewhere else
How many people want to immigrate to China? Not many. How many wish they could live in the United States of America? Almost everyone in Asia would rather be in America than their countries.
Regarding 5:19, a branch of East West Bank is located at 743 Washington Street in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The distinctive pagoda building was originally occupied by the Chinese Telephone Exchange from 1909 until 1949. In 1960, the building was bought and restored by the Bank of Canton. The building was later occupied by United Commercial Bank. United Commercial Bank failed during the 2009 Financial Crisis. It was taken over by East West Bank.
@Europa Man You mean like whites over ran America? Why do you construe it as over ran? That in itself exposes your prejudice. Birth rates of East Asians is lower than whites. You can keep Asians out and Whites will still be a minority due to hispanics and low white birth rates. It's a foregone conclusion. And somehow you think that keeping Asians out will help. Asians are the minority that has the highest median income.
I'd be a liar if I said I understood their. Racist struggle. But coming to America and saying English is the wrong language. If you hate it leave. I don't think any country would feel any different.
im Mexican American but with ancestry traces originating in the Indonesian islands and Malay peninsula since my ancestors from their crossed by the bering straight into the americas and settled central Mexico the area where the Aztecs started then Spanish mixing and all that. But asian american history has been interesting to me lately good stories to tell
Suffered discrimination but we keep quiet, I really admire that, we do not complain, instead we work hard to beat odds to live a fruitful happy life. Amitabha may all human being be blessed. ❤
A gem of a video for many native San Franciscans...it is a civic treasure (though I realize there may be mixed feelings among the native Chinese here.)
My grandparents were Chinese-Filipino and moved from the Philippines to South San Francisco. A predominately Filipino Neighborhood in the Bay Area. Back in 1980. Although I can't say we've experienced this kind of discrimination, I feel Us Asian-Americans Are Very Underrepresented in this Country. In Media, etc.
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As 1.5 Korean American, I would like to thank all Chinese and other Asian Americans who fought for civil rights even before I got here. This is heartwarming and hope that Asian Americans can stick together.
what do you mean "1.5 Korean" LOL
Oristo42 _ wait. You are one and a half people!? You're an anomaly! How awesome!!
Or do you mean you are 0.5 (1/2 or one-half) Korean??
AL 1.5 Generation. As in, I was born and grew up in Korea at very young age but came to USA.
Ellie McHale 1.5 Generation. As in, I was born and grew up in Korea at young age but came to USA.
Then you're first generation Korean American, not 1.5
As a third generation Japanese American, I'm very interested in Asian American history and how we contributed to the American landscape. Fascinating series.
What's wrong with you?
Awesome that you have that family. I'm a 2nd gen from DC. Respect.
*family history.
@vern what a racist (sterotyped) comment. Ignorant.
Syndicate I’m Japanese and I’m from Hawaii. Like there were Japanese men that fought in the war how dare you honestly.
I'm Samoan and my grandmother is Chinese & Samoan who was born and raised in Samoa. In Samoa, we had Chinese immigrants who was brought to the island to grow plants and build homes. Few years later, some were shipped back even when they made Samoa their home and had to say goodbye to their families. One of the dish they brought from China was called Chop Suey. Still today, we make chop suey as one our Samoan dish thanks to the Chinese people who made Samoa home to them. I thank my ancestors.
The is a stark contrast of American Samoa and Western Samoa. It's like one is very modern and the other is a emerging populace... Got much love for the Uso, born and raised in Long Beach California (Filipino, Mexican and Irish).
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Nice story, thanks for sharing
In Samoa there is alot of Samoan/Chinese, in American Samoa there is more Samoan/Korean.
I am greek
Salute to Chinese Americans, their contributions to the fabric of America (culinary and otherwise) and the struggle we join arms in for a more perfect union.
Bangkok Fatty ik, the Chinese are the best on so many levels
Bangkok Fatty Yeah but they're bossy as hell in the workforce. Last time I told Mr. Tran to chill out because we're not in his country dying of hunger and suffering communism.
Te Hace Falta Ver Mas Bax are you sure your mr tran is Chinese? It's a Vietnamese name
Bangkok Fatty - 100% agree
yea except now the whites are facing discrimination from chinese
Love hearing the story of chop suey! fusion food is always fascinating!
Hi! Just watched the three episodes - just wanted to say what a great job was done! As a 2nd Gen Chinese American, this somehow is able to convey how I feel as an Asian American in a way that I haven't been able to do before. I'm so proud of the history of my parents' resilience and ability to assimilate to the American culture while still keeping our food tradition alive in its own way. Growing up and living in big cities, you'd think we'd feel less like foreigners one day, but that's still a hurdle we have to face. Thanks again for such a great production.
So grateful for this series. All of these diverse stories is what makes America great.
It's a shame the media doesn't give us this type of informative videos.
At the end... It is diversity that will win, no matter what.
this is incorrect by a long shot, take your racism out of this wonderful and diverse country
that statement is not grounded in any fact or evidence, who made you like this?
@@elinathan8363 Let's not argue with Europa... To a small degree he is correct as from my understanding the US (nationally) was setup by White Europeans and their subsequent descendants.
However as time goes on; the nation was able to grow further was becsude of the non-european immigrants and their subsequent descendants.
Overall, as I said before; diversity will win no matter what.
You guys should do a series on Mexico's Chinese community
A.M. are those a real thing ?
and Chinese people in Peru! I've never seen so many Chinese restaurants outside of China. The Chinese and Japanese contributed a lot to the cuisine and culture of Peru
It's interesting that Al Jazeera -- a news source in the Middle East -- sponsored this series but AJ does do good stories here and there. A series on the Chinese diaspora would be fascinating: Chinese people through the centuries have travelled and settled all around the world (driven at times by war, poverty, opportunity) and it's always been fascinating to meet what are called "overseas Chinese' -- people like my family who are ethnically Chinese but have not lived in China for several generations. (In my case, we were from Saigon, Vietnam.) I speak both Chinese (Cantonese/ some Mandarin) and English and at times, meeting or travelling, have relied on my Chinese to get around when the person I am speaking to does not speak English and I don't speak the language of the country they are from or I am visiting (e.g. Germany, France, Peru, etc.). In Los Angeles, I once was assigned the care of a Pervuian patient who spoke only Chinese and Spanish with barely any English. He would speak to me in Chinese and the Latina nurses in Spanish.
@@zolarrayz5528 Yup and the biggest Japanese community outside of Japan is in Brazil
Heard of El Coreano Loco? Lol. That Korean Mexican haha
Atrocious how Chinese Americans were treated!
Water of a ducks back. That shit won't happen ever again...
Laura Reynolds I agree.
Laura Reynolds almost all groups went through it
Oh Please. They were treated worse in Mexico.
shamz0rz Doesn't make that right, either.
There were also a lot of Chinese immigrants to south America. In Suriname there is a huge chines influence! It would be interesting to learn more about the different places that were popular to immigrate to out side the US.
Frances Carranza
"My favorite dish is a shrimp poboy." I love it.
This is a great series! Thanks so much to this documentary team for telling the stories of these Chinese Americans.
As a 13 year old, I worked in a Chinese noodle factory. By the time I turned 16, I made chow mein and beef chop suey for the locals in a snack bar. 1970s, Montreal. It was a job. I had a great experience. No complaints. I had it better than most kids my age.
This is a very well produced video that is both historically significant and relevant in today's world. Many non-Chinese who live in San Francisco are unaware of the struggles of the early immigrants. BTW the shooting and editing styles, the video quality, and the audio quality were excellent.
Loved this video so much, I actually cried. I'm from SF and I'm the second generation for my Chinese side (I count it as the first generation starts when they are born here, but my grandparents were the migrants.) and I know the struggle was surreal for them. Though I'm still a teenager, I know that the conflicts and hardships they endured will be more than what I will ever face. My grandpa served in the Korean War and worked as the leader of a hotel Union because he could speak English and Chinese fluently. I can relate to all of this history that SF's Chinatown has and it's very uplifting to see how as a community we have gone from discriminated against to an entire aspect of California culture. Funny thing is, I've never eaten chop suey LOL
Chop Suey is not real Chinese food. We never order it.
AJ+ always has great stories and amazing cinematography
Toi San represent! I barely hear the language in Vancouver anymore (so much more Mandarin now), but it was definitely the language of my childhood in Vancouver's Chinatown.
Can you speak mandarin?
The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act caused Cantonese to replace Toisanese in Chinatowns-not much of that world remaining, unfortunately.
Is it true that Fukienese is the same dialect because that's where Taiwanese are originally from? Is it exactly the same, or has it changed over the years?
chop suey also got transplanted to the philippines via chinese american cuisine when the philippines was conquered by the US in the early 20th century. chop suey is a cantonese dish and most chinese filipinos are hokkien, so its definitely a chinese american transplant. in tagalog and cebuano, it is spelled as "tsapsuy"/"sapsoy"
Wow, this makes me so proud. My family is from the taishan/guangzhou area.
I've watched ever series/part and I learned some new things. I really appreciated all of the information and hearing everyone's story!
I want you to know that this is super interesting and I'm very happy you did this video series. Never thought much about the history of the Chinese in America, but now I'm very intrigued!
Just watched your wonderful series from Bristol, UK. Thank you, Dolly and team for your informative and inspiring depiction of the Chinese diaspora, difficult history and resilient culture in America. There are some significant differences to our community’s experience in the UK and Europe over the past centuries. A common theme is the strong culture and values of the Chinese community using education and hard work to build and improve the future of their children and communities - so admirable.
I grew up in Southern California and my family was considered a "Heinz 57" due to our mix of countries! :D When I became an adult and began working in Pasadena and Los Angeles, I worked with folks that were from all over the world. I loved it because I learned so much! Unfortunately fear and ignorance can become hate and it is what keeps people apart. I am very grateful for my upbringing. Love these videos!
I'm Mexican and appreciate Asians alot.
“Ginger Onion Crab?” When I come out of viral exile, I need to find that.
Greg Gross there are many ways of cooking crab in Asia!
It is sooooo good
Janlyr Liu And I probably would like all of them.
I'm third generation but also second generation. My Grandfather came over in the early 1880 to San Francisco and Chicago to set up a businesses. My Dad's oldest brother was born in SF but my Dad was born in China. Dad came in the late 1930's and fought in WWII with 1st Cavalry. When the war was over he worked the family business in Chinatown, SF. He later went to Hong Kong to find a wife. They came back to SF and I was born in SF. So that's why I'm a third and second generation Chinese American... LOL!
I can really identify with the discrimination. As a person of mixed ethnicity, I am automatically seen as black and discriminated against in my own country (and other countries as well). Black people, Chinese people and other people helped built the U.S.A. but continue to be discriminated against to this day. We all need to work together and not discriminate against anyone in order to all be seen as equal Americans.
We bulit this Country here since 1898 (Our Family owned Chinese Restaurants and stores , many also have served and and fought and served these United States of America). It was "hard" but as Americans I have reaped it goodness and seen dark days (right now 2017). We have nver stopped at the many opportunties given us, I wish the same for my childern. God Bless America, I bid you Peace.
Thanks for putting this series together and telling a story that had to be told. As a 5th generation Chinese Australian, similar things happened here. I wonder in America if this history is taught in classrooms or not? I can say for myself in Australia, growing up, it was briefly mentioned only.
No, this history is not taught in American schools. The history classes may mention the immigation & dates of a large group of people from a single region, and what industries the group may have commonly worked in. Other than that, cultural experiences are not explored much, Unfortunately. And our beautiful country is composed of and created and built by almost all immigrants. Peace to all.
Thank you! Wish I had these videos during my SF college class of Asian American Experience since 1820.
Didn't know the SROs were still preserved to this day. Great video!
I tear up knowing the injustices our people faced. My grandmother's brother was one of the people who came during the gold rush and was never heard of again...:'(
great job!!! so excited for the next episode! :) Also so hungry lol.
You are so sincere and honest. If we worked at knowing people, we would get along. But as you know, there are those that take advantage or others.
Well shot! Great reporting!
I am a San Francisco Native and we could never do without Chinatown.
Learned so much about my own city! Thank you!
Just discovered your video, so good to learn more about our culture in America. Keep them coming.
Chinese immigrants built American railroad system. I love Chinese buffet!
Watching from Samoa. Appreciate your videos.
Good stories.
Pam is such a brave and inspirational person!!
My great great great grand father worked the railways(1865) from Oakland all the way to St. Louis. He help build America, then was chased out of the country.
Don’t care
@@etholus1000 The story gets better...he brought back home a small fortune in savings and started a building supplies company. Made enough money and sent his sons to San Francisco who opened a food factory. During the 60s my uncles and aunts studied at UCSF AND UC Berkeley. They became scientists, doctors, engineers and business entrepreneurs. My dad owned apartment blocks all over the Bay Area. Now I enjoy sitting on my duff reaping the spoils.
@@robertlee4172 I like how you kept going.
Despite all that the Chinese went through, we still work hard and never complain. When the current civilization falls and a new one find traces of it, they will see that the Chinese ARE the "model minority". We thrive where ever we go no matter what we have to go through, even if it takes more than one generation.
Black America has suffered long before the Chinese arrived. We have battled racism for many years. Every battle we win is a win for every minority. The civil rights laws we forced to be implemented apply to all. Blacks are the concience of America. We will continue our complaints to right what is wrong. Be grateful to the complainers. Without us everything would just remain the same. A good example is the housing laws. Whites excluded all non whites until the 60's. The Black civil rights movement made this illegal. Now Chinese,Indians and any other minority can buy where they want.
Hats off to the Chinese community for all they have endured and conquered. Yes they are a model community but understand they have in the past been granted rights that Blacks have not.
In NYC they were granted land for their work on the Brooklyn Bridge. Blacks were excluded from construction projects in the city until the 1970's. The unions did it. Blacks fought the unions, now every minority is included in their membership.
In NYC many Chinese youth stood with Blacks and Puerto Ricans to fight injustice in the late '60's.
We are in this fight together.
Japanese shouldn’t be left out
David Powell Women were excluded from owning land for even longer than that
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"Every battle we win is a win for every minority."
Asian American groups have very little political power. Blacks have political power.
You can't tell me that affirmative action and using non-academic metrics for university entrance is a win for every minority. Asians suffer due to those.
I agree that blacks have done alot but there are areas where Asian interests may diverge.
@sheng liu The ethnic Chinese in San Francisco do not support Trump. The city's congressional district is the most Democratic of all the congressional districts in the House of Representatives. It is represented by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
多謝 😊 I learned something about my own culture
I learned something to as a non-Chinese. I didn't know the reason China town was modeled after China was to make it a tourist attraction and protect if from being demolished easily.
The Chinese American societies contribition is huge and it must be respected. And Chinese food is divine....I love Chinese food
Judging by your name, I'm guessing you're Bengali? Love Bengali food.
@@Cheeno_Clips Yup Bro, the coming Media War should be directed towards Communist Party...lolz. I am aware of the long history and the contributions Chinese Immigrants made since 1800. The worlds cannot afford any for trouble, also an Undemocratic Hegemonic World Power may not be ideal....:) I wish there was a solution to our problems...everyone must become selfless & treat all living things especially animals with utmost empathy
Just like my ancestors american history,this was not taught in our schools and I appreciate this series for teaching this. I knew VERY LITTLE about this and it’s very interesting to hear! This is American history, we’re all apart of American history! Very cool! I’ve watched the whole series!
I never knew Chinese were persecuted like this in America, it never gets spoken about at all such a shame how they treated the Chinese
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Thank you for stand up for the Chinese. Very educational. Thank you for your kindness. ,😆😆😆
Chinese people whenever they go they work so hard. They still have hope
The key of their success...Avoid Comfort before you Achieve your goals...live in a tinny space. Some of Chinese people in their early years of imigrating..eat rice poridge with chicken stock only...with salt paper and garlic...to fill up their tummy..breakfast..lunch and Dinner and save some cash ...to start a small bussiness of their own !!
The Chinese contributed a lot in the building & construction of the early railway roads. It was only the Chinese who was able to built across some of the harshest & most difficult terrains & many died. No credits were given for their efforts. The governors of them days refused to acknowledge their contributions when those lines were completed! Comparing to other ethnic groups, ONLY the Chinese had the infamous '' The Chinese Exclusion Acts'' law passed by the racist gov't of the day. I, for one, am grateful for their many contributions to the world.
They also cleared land for agriculture during western expansion. In Canada the people were opposed to Chinese building the railways and I think the PM at the time said you either have the Chinese build it or there will be no railways.
Learn a lot about our history. Yup, learn a lot from a shot youtube video. Really appreciate it.
The band "System of a Down" saves the day.
Danny Trujillo damn i was just about to say that.
T A B L E
my respect, goodwill and best wishes ...from Bangkok, Thailand
Great documentary ✊🏾💯👍🏾
Thank you for this short video. Good job
The chinese were discriminated in the 1800s the blacks were also discriminated before that and now the muslims. cant we just all love eachother and live peacefully?
Nah, never. American whites evaluate your power by your original nationality. They don't give a shit about Arabs or chinese. Because now, white American or European in charge, top of the world.
zs Xie thats not true china and russia is rising south africa too
I love seeing and hearing old Chinese - Americans with a Southern drawl. They are the real Americans.
I'm sorry, but an accent doesn't make any group more or less American IMO.
Everyone is entitled a piece of the pie.
Thank You. Loved the short Chinese History
beautiful video
My ancestors suffered so much. May you all rest in peace. Your sacrifices did not go to waste 🙏
In India we have two different types of Chop Suey, American and Chinese. I have tried the American one(the one with poached egg on it) and I loved it. In Kolkata ,we also have a China town in Tangra area. It is very famous but the place is still underdeveloped and feels like slums.
Most cities in India are like slums, even the capital Delhi. Vast majority of Chinese community in Kolkata had left, after the Indian govt persecution. thewire.in/12319/the-chinese-indian-prisoners-of-deoli-are-here-and-their-voices-need-to-be-heard/
Not every places are like slums. Looks like you visited the densely populated areas like Old Delhi.Places which do not look similar to that of in western countries are slums according to you. That's your view. The whole point of this video is about the ideas that saved the China town in America. But here we didn't have that kind of ideas with Chinese people. The incident you have mentioned took place during 1962 war. Chinese have been living here for more than hundred years. Except that war period they are living here in Kolkata quite happily.
As someone who has been around India, I'm qualified to say most cities or least part of it, are slum like. The war itself isn't the problem, it is the vengeful persecution of innocent Chinese ethnic citizen after the war that made them leave India. There are few Chinese left in Kolkata.
Tobaccoface another point that India is one of the most underrated countries because of slumdog millionaire
To add to the confusion, "American Chop Suey" where I live is pasta, tomatoes, and ground beef (more of a cheap pasta dish vs anything asian inspired). Why we call it that, I have no idea. I think it's a New England thing, I grew up in MA and live in Boston.
As a 2nd generation half Taiwanese Chinese American I am quite grateful that more people are starting to open up to our problems, sometimes I feel our problems are neglected quite a lot. Though I wish people were less sino-phobic in the united states.
It's 2017, thank you for getting the discussion started, just like the black community, the Chinese NEED to get involved start the dialogue. Please send to the late night shows and news outlets. We have been silent way too long. No Fox News.
Michael K H TANG left wing echo chambers are not dialogues.
Division and hatred is exactly what the powers that be want.
I don’t think any news outlet wants to see this. Right or left. They don’t care about us “model minorities”
This a brilliant short film, I think the history of the Chinese in America needs to be told. As a British person it’s also unspoken how London had a huge Chinatown in Greenwich over 100 years ago. Fascinating and troubled , painful history.
I hope someday the "little Indias" of American are like the Chinatowns, as in a cultural Indian Hub for Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Nepalese, Bhutanrse, and Sri Lankans
Malhaar Nair that sounds nice I wish I can see it some day.
Not the same contributions as the chinese
Fremont, California
My Dad's family was from Toisan -- although he was born in El Paso Texas. I'm not sure how his family got there but anyway, they came back to California when he was 8.
Dolly is gorgeous.
thanks for the great video. nice history lesson.
Omg I’m from taishan and I speak the language there.
Regarding 2:09, San Francisco’s Chinatown includes Portsmouth Square which was the original location of Yerba Buena which was renamed to San Francisco in 1847. From there San Francisco expanded from its Yerba Buena’s location.
Insert *System Of A Down* joke here.
I'm proud of my Chinese heritage. I am half Chinese and half Caucasian. My Chinese family owned a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown in the 70's. My grandmother was a store owner and was able to buy a lot of land in Hawaii in the 50's. They were hardworking people.
This is excellent. Studios in SF are more like $3500 a month though.
vonslagle $3500 is really cheap of a studio in SF.
No. You can get them even cheaper than that. Just google it
Idk who this can help but I'm from the SF area and those are prices for private, luxury apartments. Most regular people in the city (we're not all rich yuppies) share a house or apartment and have roommates. My friends tend to pay about 1200/month for their own room, which ofc can be split further with more roommates. And check Craigslist because websites like apartments dot com are where those 3500 figures come from. This city is beautiful and you CAN find your place here if you really want it! 💙
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Awesome video! I love these types of videos so much!
At 1:30 she says her parents were immigrants and she's a 2nd gen american. I was gonna say something smartass but I looked it up and I guess she's correct since 2nd generation can mean both things according to Wikipedia:
The second generation of a family to inhabit, but the first natively born in, a country, or
The second generation born in a country
There are two definitions. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrant_generations
Bless the Chinese in San Francisco. They’re hardworking and friendly. If it weren’t for them, America wouldn’t even have Chinese food.
Thanks for telling some of the history of Chinese immigration. I somehow do not identify with these new immigrants from China. Our parents and relatives came from Hoisan and most have passed on. Many of us second generation have intermarried racially and don't speak our dialect! Also less interest in China.
@calvin i'm a 2nd-gen chinese living in singapore, and here most locals are downright racist against new immigrants too. they're seen as uncivilised and embarrassing... very typical justifications for discrimination.
Calvin Wongn same phenomenon happening with Mexican Americans and the new waves of Mexican immigrants. Interesting to know this also happens with Chinese Americans.
I don't either. The newer immigrants are spoiled (by the struggles of the past immigrants) and don't wish to assimilate.
护士衫下是垃圾 Useless waste of air
Timothy Z How do you define newer immigrants? How long have these newer immigrants lived in the US? If it took several generations for YOUR holly family to assimilate to the American society, why would you expect these newer immigrants to do it immediately?
Thank you for sharing this story!
Bet Americans are kicking themselves now. China is now one of the most powerful economies in the world!
Yet has a lower nominal GDP by 7.3 Trillion and is decades behind the U.S in Military Power and Technology, go take your Mao Nationalism somewhere else
He said China is one of the most powerful economies in the world. He didn't say it was better than the US you dumbass.
Jeff Castellanos triggered
China only took 40 years to make this achievement. How about US huh?
How many people want to immigrate to China? Not many. How many wish they could live in the United States of America? Almost everyone in Asia would rather be in America than their countries.
Best Chinese food I’ve ever had...Sioux Falls, SD, and I’m from NYC and have eaten Chinese for all across the US
At 7:33 I saw the mark of the devil
well documented and well thought out. Thanks
How did this become a platform for people to espouse their racial agenda? Chill and eat and enjoy this documentary.
No I'm angry and I will not be silenced.
Regarding 5:19, a branch of East West Bank is located at 743 Washington Street in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The distinctive pagoda building was originally occupied by the Chinese Telephone Exchange from 1909 until 1949. In 1960, the building was bought and restored by the Bank of Canton. The building was later occupied by United Commercial Bank. United Commercial Bank failed during the 2009 Financial Crisis. It was taken over by East West Bank.
land of freedom??? and of human rights??? haha what a joke!!!
foto man65 ah another liberal who thinks sharia is freedom
Maeu Daou because conservatives and centrists acknowledge and respect how privileged they are living in the USA 🇺🇸
@Europa Man You mean like whites over ran America?
Why do you construe it as over ran? That in itself exposes your prejudice. Birth rates of East Asians is lower than whites. You can keep Asians out and Whites will still be a minority due to hispanics and low white birth rates. It's a foregone conclusion. And somehow you think that keeping Asians out will help. Asians are the minority that has the highest median income.
Love this! keep up the good work
Fantastic series
Great series!! Can't wait to see more
Fantastic work, I love it...;-) GIANT KUDOS ON THIS GREAT WORK!
Amazing series! Taught me a lot of things I didn't know before.
This is a great series
I'd be a liar if I said I understood their. Racist struggle. But coming to America and saying English is the wrong language. If you hate it leave. I don't think any country would feel any different.
im Mexican American but with ancestry traces originating in the Indonesian islands and Malay peninsula since my ancestors from their crossed by the bering straight into the americas and settled central Mexico the area where the Aztecs started then Spanish mixing and all that. But asian american history has been interesting to me lately good stories to tell
This is a great story. Superb piece.
I learned alot. Fascinating. Didn't know there were Chinese in Mississippi!
Suffered discrimination but we keep quiet, I really admire that, we do not complain, instead we work hard to beat odds to live a fruitful happy life.
Amitabha may all human being be blessed. ❤
Respect from Sydney, Australia.
A gem of a video for many native San Franciscans...it is a civic treasure (though I realize there may be mixed feelings among the native Chinese here.)
My grandparents were Chinese-Filipino and moved from the Philippines to South San Francisco. A predominately Filipino Neighborhood in the Bay Area. Back in 1980. Although I can't say we've experienced this kind of discrimination, I feel Us Asian-Americans Are Very Underrepresented in this Country. In Media, etc.