How Chop Suey Saved San Francisco's Chinatown [Chinese Food: An All-American Cuisine, Pt. 1] | AJ+

Chinese-Americans have a long history of facing exclusion in the U.S. As a means of survival, many first-wave Chinese immigrants opened restaurants and catered Chinese food to American tastebuds.
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#SanFranciscoChinatown #ChopSuey #AmericanChineseFood
Resources:
“From Canton Restaurant to Panda Express: A History of Chinese Food in the United States” by Haiming Liu
“Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States” by Andrew Coe
“The Chinese in America” by Iris Chang
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Albert Cheng
Museum of Food and Drink
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[@oristo42_3]

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.

[@AlqGo]

what do you mean "1.5 Korean" LOL

[@EllieMcHale1]

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??

[@oristo42_3]

AL 1.5 Generation. As in, I was born and grew up in Korea at very young age but came to USA.

[@oristo42_3]

Ellie McHale 1.5 Generation. As in, I was born and grew up in Korea at young age but came to USA.

[@AlqGo]

Then you're first generation Korean American, not 1.5

[@megshimatsu8615]

As a third generation Japanese American, I'm very interested in Asian American history and how we contributed to the American landscape. Fascinating series.

[@patl4668]

What's wrong with you?

[@ching-yinlee7383]

Awesome that you have that family. I'm a 2nd gen from DC. Respect.

[@ching-yinlee7383]

*family history.

[@niccolom4556]

@vern what a racist (sterotyped) comment. Ignorant.

[@Spiritbeanxox]

Syndicate I’m Japanese and I’m from Hawaii. Like there were Japanese men that fought in the war how dare you honestly.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

Love hearing the story of chop suey! fusion food is always fascinating!

[@CourageousKitchen]

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.

[@salutic.7544]

Bangkok Fatty ik, the Chinese are the best on so many levels

[@tehacefaltavermasbax7682]

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.

[@rowanjin4119]

Te Hace Falta Ver Mas Bax are you sure your mr tran is Chinese? It's a Vietnamese name

[@Alex-ki1yr]

Bangkok Fatty - 100% agree

[@kevindamarray7463]

yea except now the whites are facing discrimination from chinese

[@sanidee]

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.

[@on2wheels378]

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).

[@sanidee]

On 2Wheels LBC IN THE HOUSE

[@fsnow55]

Nice story, thanks for sharing

[@chrisa2612]

In Samoa there is alot of Samoan/Chinese, in American Samoa there is more Samoan/Korean.

[@angelachanellehuang5663]

I am greek

[@warreng5394]

Atrocious how Chinese Americans were treated!

[@on2wheels378]

Water of a ducks back. That shit won't happen ever again...

[@xhibit.6986]

Laura Reynolds I agree.

[@shamz0]

Laura Reynolds almost all groups went through it

[@gnawaserge]

Oh Please. They were treated worse in Mexico.

[@warreng5394]

shamz0rz Doesn't make that right, either.

[@carollee4948]

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.

[@a.m.2198]

You guys should do a series on Mexico's Chinese community

[@zolarrayz5528]

A.M. are those a real thing ?

[@Nomadonthego]

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

[@lilychu8912]

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.

[@itslife1399]

@@zolarrayz5528 Yup and the biggest Japanese community outside of Japan is in Brazil

[@juliustetevano6113]

Heard of El Coreano Loco? Lol. That Korean Mexican haha

[@MichelleTong95]

"My favorite dish is a shrimp poboy." I love it.

[@michellezevenaar]

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.

[@jessedavis7675]

Frances Carranza

[@ngonzale3]

So grateful for this series. All of these diverse stories is what makes America great.

[@msmarisol14]

It's a shame the media doesn't give us this type of informative videos.

[@tnganthavee100]

At the end... It is diversity that will win, no matter what.

[@elinathan8363]

this is incorrect by a long shot, take your racism out of this wonderful and diverse country

[@elinathan8363]

that statement is not grounded in any fact or evidence, who made you like this?

[@tnganthavee100]

@@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.

[@robertlee4172]

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.

[@JennalynnFung]

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

[@RaymondHng]

Chop Suey is not real Chinese food. We never order it.

[@beyondtherhetoric]

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.

[@ZsXie10]

Can you speak mandarin?

[@Enigmatism415]

The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act caused Cantonese to replace Toisanese in Chinatowns-not much of that world remaining, unfortunately.

[@bigislander72]

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?

[@Caliprimitive]

I'm Mexican and appreciate Asians alot.

[@Ambrose1492]

This is a great series! Thanks so much to this documentary team for telling the stories of these Chinese Americans.

[@ezas533]

AJ+ always has great stories and amazing cinematography

[@crafty.meets.plans.]

I've watched ever series/part and I learned some new things. I really appreciated all of the information and hearing everyone's story!

[@cutefood]

Wow, this makes me so proud. My family is from the taishan/guangzhou area.

[@greggross8856]

“Ginger Onion Crab?” When I come out of viral exile, I need to find that.

[@janlyrliu9697]

Greg Gross there are many ways of cooking crab in Asia!

[@rachely1526]

It is sooooo good

[@greggross8856]

Janlyr Liu And I probably would like all of them.

[@akaydogan]

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.

[@cameronellis9449]

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!

[@kristaharmon7584]

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!

[@breakingborders]

Great series!! Can't wait to see more

[@ajapopfilms]

Well shot! Great reporting!

[@AdrienneBlaine]

Learned so much about my own city! Thank you!

[@eeeedddddddddd]

This is a great series

[@gooddayii]

thanks for the great video. nice history lesson.

[@ShawNshawN]

Didn't know the SROs were still preserved to this day. Great video!

[@rushilprakash8519]

great job!!! so excited for the next episode! :) Also so hungry lol.

[@MISJPEREZ]

well documented and well thought out. Thanks

[@ralyr1988]

Thank you for this short video. Good job

[@mr_xoxo69]

Great documentary ✊🏾💯👍🏾

[@ruez]

Chinese immigrants built American railroad system. I love Chinese buffet!

[@jackwongen6671]

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.

[@maryreyes368]

Thank you! Wish I had these videos during my SF college class of Asian American Experience since 1820.

[@jeffreyh3698]

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.

[@Xx-ib6bf]

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.

[@fifthseason4882]

beautiful video

[@scottsmit1115]

Thank You. Loved the short Chinese History

[@GertrudeFinkleberg]

Love this! keep up the good work

[@janaynmelis5250]

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.

[@TheRocknrolla12]

The Chinese American societies contribition is huge and it must be respected. And Chinese food is divine....I love Chinese food

[@MikeCheeno]

Judging by your name, I'm guessing you're Bengali? Love Bengali food.

[@TheRocknrolla12]

@@MikeCheeno 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

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing this story.

[@tdreamgmail]

These are very high quality, great writing and production. Bravo!

[@shirohilight1502]

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 :(

[@reachtrita]

Pam is such a brave and inspirational person!!

[@ishunyu]

Amazing series! Taught me a lot of things I didn't know before.

[@Bobo411]

I love this series!

[@makkimlean2686]

Chinese people whenever they go they work so hard. They still have hope

[@tr7287]

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.

[@IronJazz99]

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.

[@xxmightyonexx]

Japanese shouldn’t be left out

[@xxmightyonexx]

David Powell Women were excluded from owning land for even longer than that

[@theuglykwan]

@@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.

[@RaymondHng]

@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.

[@wildswan221]

Great series!!

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

I am a San Francisco Native and we could never do without Chinatown.

[@jamesdooling4139]

I love seeing and hearing old Chinese - Americans with a Southern drawl. They are the real Americans.

[@ching-yinlee7383]

I'm sorry, but an accent doesn't make any group more or less American IMO.

[@ching-yinlee7383]

Everyone is entitled a piece of the pie.

[@opethdan2408]

The band "System of a Down" saves the day.

[@tinoder2106]

Danny Trujillo damn i was just about to say that.

[@melvinmerkelhopper5752]

T A B L E

[@honiedew]

Fantastic series

[@Cybernaut551]

Thank you for sharing this story!

[@m.0829]

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.

[@theuglykwan]

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.

[@kelly1195]

Omg I’m from taishan and I speak the language there.

[@summerwood619]

Great reporting, good job

[@j.n.sloane]

I love this series! So cool!

[@alitamali1238]

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?

[@ZsXie10]

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.

[@bijdehand6593]

zs Xie thats not true china and russia is rising south africa too

[@curtischarlton434]

Dolly is gorgeous.

[@patl4668]

Just discovered your video, so good to learn more about our culture in America. Keep them coming.

[@Beardedtravel]

Great work!!

[@vonslagle]

This is excellent. Studios in SF are more like $3500 a month though.

[@EllieMcHale1]

vonslagle $3500 is really cheap of a studio in SF.

[@vonslagle]

No. You can get them even cheaper than that. Just google it

[@owenfrank5671]

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! 💙

[@vonslagle]

Owen Frank kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTFp6JrfLt-Z5I

[@user-zg8je6bx7p]

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

[@monicacai]

Malhaar Nair that sounds nice I wish I can see it some day.

[@spartanwarrior1]

Not the same contributions as the chinese

[@theelementofminecraf]

Fremont, California

[@DamnAwesome]

Awesome video! I love these types of videos so much!

[@strengthproduction1842]

Great documentary

[@rnilu86]

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.

[@tobacco118]

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/

[@rnilu86]

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.

[@tobacco118]

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.

[@user-zg8je6bx7p]

Tobaccoface another point that India is one of the most underrated countries because of slumdog millionaire

[@Rissy617]

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.

[@Wireless_Gadgets]

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.

[@deeznuts3149]

Michael K H TANG left wing echo chambers are not dialogues.

[@xxmightyonexx]

Division and hatred is exactly what the powers that be want.

[@justinwong4203]

I don’t think any news outlet wants to see this. Right or left. They don’t care about us “model minorities”

[@cutestickfigurepicturewith6102]

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!

[@nicholaslu4069]

I love you for making these videos!

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

Insert *System Of A Down* joke here.

[@pandabear153]

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.

[@alveolate]

@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.

[@gardeniagorgeous4232]

Calvin Wongn same phenomenon happening with Mexican Americans and the new waves of Mexican immigrants. Interesting to know this also happens with Chinese Americans.

[@ezas533]

I don't either. The newer immigrants are spoiled (by the struggles of the past immigrants) and don't wish to assimilate.

[@ezas533]

护士衫下是垃圾 Useless waste of air

[@sommertreap5553]

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?

[@puluqemil]

Great video!!!

[@bradlyc5142]

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...:'(

[@CarlosIsDown]

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

[@RaymondHng]

There are two definitions. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrant_generations

[@ching-yinlee7383]

How did this become a platform for people to espouse their racial agenda? Chill and eat and enjoy this documentary.

[@FrancesCarranza]

No I'm angry and I will not be silenced.

[@Aoudhubillahi]

This is a great story. Superb piece.

[@maciasrasta411]

Fantastic work, I love it...;-) GIANT KUDOS ON THIS GREAT WORK!

[@michaelmorgan3207]

At 7:33 I saw the mark of the devil

[@MisCCY130]

Bet Americans are kicking themselves now. China is now one of the most powerful economies in the world!

[@jesseramseyz]

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

[@jeffcastellanos5005]

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.

[@JohnDoe-oh6fc]

Jeff Castellanos triggered

[@doejoan2542]

China only took 40 years to make this achievement. How about US huh?

[@Prairielander]

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.

[@HumanLinkCenter]

my respect, goodwill and best wishes ...from Bangkok, Thailand

[@cameronfranklin1864]

This is so interesting.

[@MouseVideo1]

land of freedom??? and of human rights??? haha what a joke!!!

[@salutic.7544]

foto man65 ah another liberal who thinks sharia is freedom

[@salutic.7544]

Maeu Daou because conservatives and centrists acknowledge and respect how privileged they are living in the USA 🇺🇸

[@theuglykwan]

@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.

[@oyonggofomocci2078]

my mouths watering now thanks guys

[@jonc.2560]

Learn a lot about our history. Yup, learn a lot from a shot youtube video. Really appreciate it.

[@crabapples1995]

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.

[@mossmusic8370]

I learned alot. Fascinating. Didn't know there were Chinese in Mississippi!

[@samuelyoung9932]

Thank you for stand up for the Chinese. Very educational. Thank you for your kindness. ,😆😆😆

[@mangumangoo]

This channel is like the Vox for the rest of us. Thank you!

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

My ancestors suffered so much. May you all rest in peace. Your sacrifices did not go to waste 🙏

[@everforward8651]

Informative and enjoyable video. Much respect for the great Chinese people where ever they may live.

[@moxigeren50gabe23]

I was in Chinatown couple of days ago and I was amazed how many Chinese people i saw not just in the Chinatown but in the Sunset district

[@DasAntiNaziBroetchen]

You were surprised to see Chinese people in a Chinatown?

[@alconamx]

Respect from Sydney, Australia.

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Best Chinese food I’ve ever had...Sioux Falls, SD, and I’m from NYC and have eaten Chinese for all across the US

[@patone1000]

That was a cool vid.

[@joyceli3532]

YASSSS Toisan represent!!!!!

[@harveyz6314]

Helped me increase my confidence living in US! Thanks!

[@phantom_yt5176]

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