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ONLINE—Oakland Chinatown Today, Oakland Chinatown Tomorrow
October 24, 2020 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OAKLAND—Oakland Chinatown is at a critical turning point. What are the forces affecting this historic neighborhood and how can we address them? Moderator William Wong is joined by Alvina Wong (APEN Campaign & Organizing Director), Tiffany Eng (Friends of Lincoln Park co-founder), Ted Dang (Commercial broker/developer, also co-founder of EBALDC), and Joyce Pisnanont (CAPACD Director of Economic Empowerment) to discuss complex, interwoven factors such as immigration and gentrification trends affecting Oakland Chinatown. Learn from their expertise and lived experiences as well as discover local resources and ways to get involved to support Oakland Chinatown today and tomorrow. Part of the “Community Voices to Empower Change” series. This event is broadcast on Zoom and YouTube Live. RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Donations are appreciated and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
For more information, visit https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-today-tomorrow/ This project is supported by a Humanities for All Project Grant.
