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William Gee Wong’s Memoir ‘Sons of Chinatown’ Explores Family Legacy Beginning With Chinese Exclusion Era

March 18, 2024 Momo Chang

In his new memoir ‘Sons of Chinatown,’ veteran journalist William Wong delves into his family’s immigration saga and the vibrant community life of Oakland’s Chinatown, offering a poignant reflection on Chinese American identity and experience.

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Health

Solar power to the people: California program brings clean energy to Oakland

November 20, 2023 Momo Chang

Once only accessible to the well-off, solar power is making inroads to low-income households thanks to federal and state programs

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Oakland Community Activist Shirley Gee in The Try Guys YouTube Video, “We Need to Talk About Anti-Asian Hate”

May 13, 2021 Iris Crawford

In March, the popular YouTube Channel The Try Guys shared “We Need to Talk About Anti-Asian Hate,” a video that has now reached nearly two million views on YouTube. The hour-long video was hosted by

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