A new exhibit at the New-York Historical Society delves into American history, from the perspective of Chinese Americans, an angle rarely presented to a wider public. In fact “Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion” represents the first comprehensive mainstream exhibition of the Chinese-American story, according to a SinoVision video report. Two hundred artifacts are included, gathered from museums and families. One of the focal points of the exhibit is the seldom-addressed Chinese Exclusion Act, presented through texts, photos and interactive mediums. The legislation, in effect from 1882 to 1943, was the first major law to bar immigration to the U.S., in this case restricting Chinese laborers.
A Redesign for Chicago’s Polish Triangle
The Polish Triangle in Chicago marks the heart of what used to be a thriving Polish neighborhood with stores, schools, churches and organizations, but in recent years as immigrants moved to the suburbs, the neighborhood has been losing its ethnic feel. Dziennik Zwiazkowy reports that the Polish Triangle Coalition has reached out to Bugaj Architects to help preserve the location's Polish character, and now the organization hopes that the modernization of the local CTA train station will cast new light on the Triangle and bring in more funds for its revitalization. Link to original story →
