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Join us Virtually for the Annual Commemoration of the 1871 Chinese Massacre
The commemoration will be held on October 24, 2020 @ 5pm PDT. The event marks this somber moment in American history with a memorial for all the lives lost in this historical tragedy and creates a space for reflection on contemporary issues of race and violence.
Racial Justice for all Americans
The Friends of the Chinese American Museum stand in solidarity with the African American community in the fight for justice and liberation. We must combat the anti-Blackness that exists in our communities and work as partners toward dismantling white supremacy. We mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and the countless other Black lives that have been lost to racism and police brutality. (more)
A Notice to Our Supporters
Following directives from local, state, and federal governments, the staff will not be in the office. We will not be able to check our mailbox daily. Any communications via physical mail is expected to be delayed. If you need assistance, please call 213.485.8484 or email info@camla.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Current Exhibitions
Origins: The Birth and Rise of Chinese American Communities in Los Angeles
Permanent Exhibition
Origins: The Birth and Rise of Chinese American Communities in Los Angeles, a permanent, cutting edge exhibition celebrating the growth and development of Chinese American... Read more
Journeys
Permanent Exhibition
This exhibit narrates Chinese immigration to the United States with an emphasis on community settlement in Los Angeles. The display is outlined into four distinct... Read more
Sun Wing Wo General Store and Herb Shop
Permanent Exhibition
This exhibition is a recreation of an actual store that was housed in the Garnier Building in the 1890’s. The Sun Wing Wo store opened... Read more
![On October 24th, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT, the Chinese American Museum will commemorate the historic tragedy known as the Los Angeles Chinese Massacre of 1871, the result of growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the region. One of the most heinous acts of racially motivated violence Los Angeles has ever experienced took place in the streets near our present-day museum.
We invite you to stand with us virtually in commemorating the lives lost 149 years ago.
Register at camla.org/1871commemoration (Link is in the bio). ⬆️
In addition to the performance of an excerpt from Lloyd Suh's play, “The Chinese Lady,” by Artists at Play, the following individuals will be participating in the solemn observance:
- Honorable Judy Chu, Representative, United States Congress
- Honorable Ed Chau, Member, California State Assembly
- David Louie, President, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Commission
- Arturo Chavez, General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
- Dr. Gay Yuen, President, Friends of the Chinese American Museum
- @Artistsatplayla’s (AAP) director Rebecca Wear (@rebecca_wear) and actress Amy Shu (@amyishu) will present an excerpt from Lloyd Suh’s play, “The Chinese Lady.”
- Michael Truong, Executive Director, Chinese American Museum
[Photo Credits: Michael C. Palma]
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