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Welcome to CHSA’s News & Press page. News, announcements and press releases about CHSA are archived here. Press kits will also be made available here in the coming months.


Internship Opportunities at the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum

Who: College Students interested helping the community share its stories
What: Part-time internships with Public Programs at the CHSA Museum.
Learn how to organize and hold successful events!
When: February – May 2012
Where: 965 Clay St. in San Francisco Chinatown
How: 10-15 hours per week, paid and unpaid positions available
Contact: Nolan Chow, Read More »

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Him Mark Lai: Autobiography of a Chinese American Historian

On the occasion of Him Mark Lai’s birthday, CHSA celebrates with HML’s just released new autobiography. Stop by the CHSA Museum bookstore to pick up a copy for $18 ($20 for non-members).
In his own words, the renowned Dean of Chinese American History shares the moving story of his … Read More »

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News Coverage of CHSA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

Ten years ago, The Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) opened a Museum in the landmark Julia Morgan-designed Chinatown YWCA Building at 965 Clay Street in San Francisco. On Saturday, November 12, 2011, more than 200 people attended a FREE day-long 10th Anniversary Celebration from 11am to 4pm, featuring lion … Read More »

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Highlights from CHSA Voice & Vision Gala 2011

A special thank you to everyone who made this year’s Voice & Vision Gala a success! For those of you who missed it, here are some highlights from the memorable evening:

Join us again next year and support CHSA!

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US Senate measure regrets 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act

From the San Francisco Chronicle (October 11, 2011):
…The resolution, SR201, was sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.,
and Scott Brown, R-Mass. It passed unanimously by voice vote Thursday. The
vote cleared the way for a companion bill in the House by Rep. Judy Chu,
D-Monterey Park (Los Angeles County), who is the … Read More »

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