Collective Memory: An Unpacking Racially Motivated Tragedies Throughout US History

The Chinese American Museum serves to preserve and share Chinese American history whether triumphant or somber. The Chinese Massacre of 1871 is a tragedy rife with subject matter that may be disturbing for some viewers.
"Collective Memory: An Unpacking of Racially Motivated Tragedies Throughout US History" addressed the shared histories of racially motivated acts of violence in the United States such as the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the burning of Antioch, the genocide of Native Americans, and the Chinese Massacre of 1871. Beyond acknowledgement of these events, this discussion expanded on larger themes, such as how marginalized communities can reclaim and realign their untold histories, and the impact that these efforts have today. Moderated by rapper/activist Jason Chu, this diverse group of panelists included journalist and Tulsa native Carmen Fields, Mayor Lamar Thorpe of Antioch, CA, and Marcos Aguilar, Executive Director of Semillas Sociedad Civil and Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory of North America. This discussion was a part of the Chinese American Museum’s eight days of programming in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Chinese Massacre of 1871.
This program was originally recorded on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
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