Many Families, One District
The histories of Asian Americans in Washington, D.C., extend far beyond Chinatown, and encompasses much richness and complexity. This chapter presents oral histories from the members of four families who have followed unique journeys, all leading to making the city their home.
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Ellen Lee, Grace Park, and Sylvia Jo at Korean Church in Washington
This chapter is a deeper look into the lives of the people prominently displayed in the Sightlines exhibition’s title wall in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Here, we recognize that behind every face in every photo is a unique life experience.
