Podcasts about chinese immigration

In both the United States and Canada, geopolitical tensions with China have given rise to domestic suspicions and even legal restrictions on Chinese communities. Both nations have a history of discriminatory laws and policies that excluded Chinese communities, leaving a legacy of anti-Asian sentiment that persists today. Recent events, including the spike in anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic and laws prohibiting Chinese nationals from purchasing property in some U.S. states, echo these historical patterns of exclusion and discrimination.   In an interview recorded on August 13, 2024, Henry Yu explores the relevance of historic Chinese migration on the Pacific coast to contemporary geopolitics, and how acknowledging this shared past can help foster more informed discussions on race and immigration in North America.  About the speaker: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/chinese-immigration-canada-us/  Subscribe to the National Committee on YouTube for the video of this interview. Follow us on Twitter (@ncuscr), Instagram (@ncuscr), and LinkedIn.

Daily Caller reports that Customs and Border Protection last April drastically simplified the process for catching and releasing Chinese nationals crossing into the United States from Mexico illegally.  5) Who wants Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin gone, and why?; 4) Biden administration streamlines processing of illegal Chinese migrants; 3) Supreme Court blocks Biden administration's efforts to force ER doctors to perform abortions; 2) Cosmopolitan inadvertently admits that abortion is satanic; 1) Bloomberg editor writes op-ed claiming that voting is threat to democracy. FOLLOW US! Twitter X: @SkyWatch_TV YouTube: @SkyWatchTVnow @SimplyHIS @FiveInTen Rumble: @SkyWatchTV Facebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentials Instagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSA TikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentials SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

Angel Island is located in San Francisco Bay, and from 1910 to 1940, it served as the West Coast's primary immigration facility. It also functioned as a detention center, where hundreds of thousands of people, primarily Chinese, were held in often brutal and dehumanizing conditions. The new opera, "Angel Island," expands on the story, and is running at BAM from Jan. 11-13. The show's composer, Huang Ruo, and director, Matthew Ozawa, join us for a preview.  

Daily Caller reports that Customs and Border Protection last April drastically simplified the process for catching and releasing Chinese nationals crossing into the United States from Mexico illegally. 5) Who wants Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin gone, and why?; 4) Biden administration streamlines processing of illegal Chinese migrants; 3) Supreme Court blocks Biden administration's efforts to force ER doctors to perform abortions; 2) Cosmopolitan inadvertently admits that abortion is satanic; 1) Bloomberg editor writes op-ed claiming that voting is threat to democracy.FOLLOW US!Twitter X: @SkyWatch_TVYouTube: @SkyWatchTVnow @SimplyHIS @FiveInTenRumble: @SkyWatchTVFacebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentialsInstagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSATikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsSkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

今天，无论走到世界的哪里，都会看见中国人，听见中文。200年前，中国人第一次来到美国。”淘金热“ 更是吸引成千上万的中国人去新大陆寻找发财的机会。在旧金山这座城市，中国移民打造富有中国特色的唐人街，使其成为一大景点。虽然生活困难，但是他们没有放弃希望。 Today, no matter where you are in the world, you will see Chinese people and hear the Chinese language spoken. 200 years ago, Chinese people set foot on America. The "Gold Rush" attracted tens of thousands of Chinese people to look for fortune in the new continent. In the city of San Francisco, Chinese immigrants formed the culturally fascinating Chinatown, which has since become a tourist attraction. Though much turmoil in life, they didn't give up hope. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

We're wrapping up our two part minisodes on Chinese Immigration to Idaho (Erasing History)! How does the history of anti-Chinese discrimination relate to Fair Housing? Listen to find out!

We're digging even deeper into the history of immigration to Idaho in episode three of our mini series! Today the topic is Chinese Immigration and the history of Boise's very own Chinatown! We had so much fun researching this topic that we had to break it up into two parts! Enjoy!

大家好! Hello Everyone! We hope you're ready to have a (mi)great time listening to today's episode! Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts as we talk about the history of Chinese immigration to the Philippines! From its beginnings hundreds of years ago, to the more current happenings, this episode covers it all and more! Once again, we hope you're ready to join us on this ride, and don't forget to enjoy the view! For any comments, feel free to leave one here: https://forms.gle/PV1XifptoJJh8ohu9 Research by Maxine Lo, Erin Hui, and Ben Barredo Edited by Amber Lim Cover Art by Frances Lo and Jackielyn Shi --- “Scott Buckley - Wanderlust" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 3.0) license Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/bkc-wanderlust SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/technology/Manila-galleon http://www.jstor.org/stable/41056696 https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2015/7/8/chinese-filipinos-the-ties-that-bind https://www.persee.fr/doc/arch_0044-8613_1986_num_32_1_2316 https://www.pacs.ph/chinas-rise-new-immigrants-%E6%96%B0%E6%A1%A5-impact-on-the-philippines/ https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/lucio-tan https://cifal.up.edu.ph/chinese-migration-to-the-philippines/ https://edge.pse.com.ph/companyInformation/form.do?cmpy_id=12#:~:text=The%20Company's%20subsidiaries%20and%20associates,and%20Eton%20Properties%20Philippines%2C%20Inc. https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/12003/in-photos-filipino-celebrities-na-may-lahing-chinese/photo/149254/dennis-trillo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silk-road-podcast/message

In the early summer of 1887, bodies of murdered Chinese miners floated down the Snake River into Lewiston, ID.  Racism and plain lack of care + compassion kept the story of the Hells Canyon Massacre threadbare for over 100 years.  Justice was never achieved in this case, but 31 innocent Chinese men deserve to have their story told.  This is the story of the Hells Canyon Massacre and a glimpse into life as a Chinese immigrant in America in the late 1800s.   Sources Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon. Nokes, R. Gregory. Corvallis: Oregon State University Press, 2009. https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/hells-canyon-massacre https://asamnews.com/2020/09/14/hells-canyon-massacre-left-34-chinese-gold-miners-dead-in-hidden-chapter-in-u-s-history/ https://www.noplaceproject.com/hells-canyon  

Among the many young girls who arrived in San Francisco in 1868, was one 11-year-old from Shanghai. After five months in Chinatown, she was taken in by Ladies' Protection and Relief Society on Franklin Street, where she was given the name Mary. The following year, Chew Diep arrived from Taishan. In 1875, he met Mary while he delivered milk for the Sterling family. They married on November 16, and before long, Chew Diep changed his name to Joe Tape. By Mary's own account, the family lived, “the same as other Caucasians, except in features.” The Tapes lived in the Black Point neighborhood, now called Cow Hollow, which was predominantly white.  But neither the Tapes' affluence nor assimilation could protect them from discrimination.

While Chinese men flocked to "Gold Mountain," many families in the "Celestial Empire" struggled for survival, and girls were the least valuable members.   Sometimes they were sold away, and ended up in the United States as prostitutes. But they found refuge in organizations like the Women's Occidental Board of Missions, led by Donaldina Cameron. Eventually, Chinese men were able to bring their wives, and San Francisco's Chinatown became a community of families. The demands of home life kept working-class wives very busy. But middle-class Chinese women formed societies that gave them the opportunity to not only socialize, but develop leadership skills, and advocate for issues that were important to them, including suffrage.

The story of large-scale Chinese immigration to the United States begins in the 1850s. Most came from Guangdong Province, wracked for decades by civil and economic unrest. Gam Saan, or “Gold Mountain,” held the promise of wealth that could enrich an entire village. When the Gold Rush subsided, Chinese men found work on the Transcontinental Railroad. They would build 90% of the Central Pacific Railroad, laying track in record time. However, while the Chinese were initially heralded for their industry and efficiency, they would become targets of harassment and violence. In 1882, when Chinese immigrants were 0.21% of the population, Congress passed the Exclusion Act. From 1910 to 1940, the Angel Island Immigration Station played an important role in the enforcement of the law. Poems inscribed into the barracks walls give us a glimpse into life for those waiting to learn their fates.

This collaborative program between the California State Railroad Museum and Angel Island State Park travels through California history by examining how Chinese immigration for the Gold Rush and the building of the Transcontinental Railroad led to discriminatory policies in California, which are visible at the Angel Island Immigration Station. This AAPI heritage month, we reflect on California as a gateway to opportunity-- open to some and closed to others. Full program: https://youtu.be/31oqyTwa-Uw Book recommendations: Ghosts of Gold Mountain: https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Gold-Mountain-Transcontinental-Railroad/dp/1328618579 Dragon's Gate: https://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Gate-Golden-Mountain-Chronicles/dp/0064404897/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dragon%27s+gate&qid=1623176678&s=books&sr=1-1 CSRM Teacher's guide: https://www.californiarailroad.museum/assets/downloads/2020-Teachers-Guide-Chinese-Railroad-Workers.pdf Island: Poetry and History of Chinese Immigrants on Angel Island, 1910-1940: https://www.amazon.com/Island-History-Immigrants-1910-1940-Endowment/dp/029599407X

The Rock Springs Massacre was another sad chapter in Chinese Immigration to the United States. The lack of jobs and poor wages created tension between Americans and Immigrants. In some cases, this tension would lead to violence.

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Chinese Ancestry. We talk with Linda Yip, author of the website Past Presence and the new book, Getting Started in Chinese Genealogy. Linda tells about how to research Chinese ancestors in Canada or the United States. She also teaches us about Jiapu, Chinese clan genealogies and how they can stretch back 24-36 generations. We review the laws and history for Chinese immigrants and how that affected the records created. Linda shares about her experience at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in the Chinese Ancestry and Genetic Genealogy courses. Links https://past-presence.com/ - Linda's website An uncertain homecoming, Part I: WWII, the Chinese, and the fight for civil rights 1939-1967 - blog post by Linda Getting started in Chinese genealogy - Linda's book Chinese Genealogy Resources - Linda's list Chinese Ancestry Course at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) - Virtual course Fall 2021 Canada Library and Archives website C.I.9 Certificates From Vancouver and Victoria, 1910-1952 - Vancouver Public Library website The National Archives at Seattle Do you have a Chinese Immigration certificate? - blog post by Linda Disenfranchised: Having, losing, and regaining the vote, a quick look at the laws 1872-1948 Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes. Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts

Tune in for the SEASON 2 FINALE as Kay and Grace discuss Grace’s experience as a Chinese immigrant and solopreneur, discrimination, and being blamed for the COVID-19 virus. Grace Henke was born and raised in Beijing, China where she pursued a Master Degree in Statistics in California. After moving to the US, she went from negotiating a 15% raise at a Bay Area startup to quitting a month after the raise to start her dog training business. Grace is an anti-obedience fearful dog expert and the founder of Mensa Mutts. She works with dog owners who have "tried everything” but are still struggling to communicate with their shy, fearful, and reactive dogs. If you're ready to live a fuller life with a calmer, more relaxed, and well-behaved dog, make sure to download Free copy of “Debunking the 2 Biggest Dog-Industry Norms and discover 3 Techniques You Can Use Now to Help Your Reactive Dog” at http://mensa-mutts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mensamutts https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracehenke/ To stay updated on MSE Podcast's new episodes, subscribe to the YouTube Channel (videos premiering in 2021) and audio platforms, and follow MSE on social media: facebook.com/msepodcast and instagram.com/msepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/myse/support

CJ Liu interviews author Anna Chao Pai about her book "From Manchurian Princess to the American Dream." Anna shares the story of her mother's immigrant experience. She began her life as a Manchurian Princess where she had several cooks, a personal tutor, and lived like royalty. She then moved to the United States where she had to live the life of an ordinary person and learn how to cook, speak English, and more.Fire It Up With CJ Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Hey there, We are Aasiya and Advika and we cohost Blindspots, a podcast that takes you on a journey through time as we cover important minority history. We hope you enjoy our second episode where we connect Chinese American immigrant history with the xenophobia surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic . Here are the links we used in todays episode, feel free to check them out! American Labour and Chinese Immigration The Chinese Exclusion Example: Race, Immigration, and American Gatekeeping, 1882-1924 A History of Chinese Immigration in the United States and Canada Chinese Exclusion Act - 1882, Definition & Purpose - HISTORY Xenophobia | Definition of Xenophobia Xenophobia | Definition of Xenophobia Building the Transcontinental Railroad: How Some 20,000 Chinese Immigrants Made It Happen Chinese Immigrants in the United States | migrationpolicy.org The Model Minority Myth History of the term The New York Times Model minority myth? 2006 $53,910), Blacks ($32,876), and Latinos 173 How ‘Crazy Rich' Asians Have Led to the Largest Income Gap in the U.S. Asian Americans Share Experiences of Racism During COVID-19 25 Alarming Stories Of Coronavirus-Related Racism Toward Asians

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

This edition of Lost Voices from unsung entrepreneurs looks at Ng Poon Chew, an entrepreneur and social activist. Ng Poon Chew immigrated to the US in 1881 at the age of 14. He was an author, publisher and advocate for Chinese American civil rights. He published the first Chinese language daily newspaper to be printed outside of China. UC Santa Barbara theater student Martin Wong performs with the coaching of Fang He, IHC Research Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. Then, hear from today's co-sponsors: Impact, an affiliate marketer in Santa Barbara and Tapjoy, a mobile advertising platform. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 35445]

Chinese immigration is larger than you realize

Study with Seneca. Learn about Mexican Americans and Chinese Immigration in the late 19th century for the New York Regents U.S. History exam. See the full course here.

On this episode of They Were Immigrants, author Samuel Davis sits down with Mae Ling, a Chinese Immigrant, who discusses her immigration experience.

In this episode, the narrator, Helen, explains her immigration story from China to America. This is a true story from an EB-5 immigrant’s point of view. With some hard work, her family is able to legally immigrate to America. My main source of information is from “The History of Chinese Immigration to the U.S.” by Leo Luo.

It's 200 years since the first documented Chinese settler arrived in the fledgling Australian colonies.

You are listening to the fortieth episode of Voc/zes: el podcast de la U de M. This week we sat down with Benjamin Narvaez, a History Professor at the University of Minnesota Morris with a specialization in Latin American history. Follow along to hear Benjamin inform us on Chinese Immigration in Costa Rica and listen to him and Steph chat about delicious Latin American foods! ¡Gracias por escuchar!

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Chinese Immigration Act aimed at excluding Chinese immigrants gets royal nod. Since Chinese immigrants were seen as cheap labour, some politicians feared that if B.C. had too many of them, it could lower the living standards of non-Chinese Canadians. This is the logic by which the British Columbia legislature passed a number of anti-Chinese laws. Although it was not their jurisdiction, they also persuaded federal lawmakers to do the same. On June 30, 1923, the Chinese Immigration Act obtained royal assent, allowing the government to bar immigrants of Chinese descent from entering Canada. There were exemptions for merchants, diplomats, students and “special circumstances.” The latter allowed the parents of Adrienne Clarkson, Canada’s governor general from 1999 to 2005, to enter the country. Chinese Canadians referred to the legislation as the Chinese Exclusion Act, and to its day of implementation – July 1st – not as Canada’s birthday, but as Humiliation Day. While the racist “head tax” on Chinese immigrants had been lifted, the new legislation made it just as difficult to enter Canada. In 1947, after seeing the contribution Chinese Canadians made during World War II, the Canadian government repealed the Chinese Immigration Act. However, it was another two decades before skin colour no longer served as the government’s most important criteria for who could immigrate to Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chinese food first became popular in America under the shadow of violence against Chinese aliens. In her book Chow Chop Suey, Anne Mendelson traces the introduction of an altered Cantonese cuisine to white Americans by poor Chinese immigrants during the Gold Rush. She follows the eventual abolition of anti-Chinese immigration laws and demographic changes that transformed the face of Chinese cooking in America.

We are always the stars of our own stories. What happens when someone tells us the world isn't that simple? That's the challenge the Civil Rights Movement presented to white America, and the resistance to the message was similar to the reception Jesus got in Nazareth.

Chinese immigration to Suriname is surging (a half a million and counting), and this has raised great concern among the Surinamese. There is a wide economic gap burgeoning between Suriname's native citizens and Chinese immigrants. The Chinese come seeking prosperity, and don't plan on leaving anytime soon -- James Whitlow Delano captures the settled life of Chinese immigrants in Suriname and the consequent tensions.