The Chinese Exclusion Act

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Wing Luke Museum statue to mark 'untold stories' of Chinese immigrants

Freddy Monares

The project recently received a $50,000 donation from Seattle FIFA World Cup, a committee coordinating Seattle's participation for the tournament.
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Remembering A Shameful Past: 135 Years Ago, Congress Passed The Chinese Exclusion Act

Paula Wissel

On May 6, 1882, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act. The 1882 law barred all skilled and unskilled Chinese laborers from entering the country.The…