Public Policy and Cultural Centers: Stories from DC and Philadelphia

The 1882 Foundation promotes public awareness of the history and continuing significance of the Chinese Exclusion Laws.  These laws were first enacted in 1882.  They prohibited Chinese from immigrating to the United States and barred them from citizenship.  In 1943, Congress rescinded the laws for political military reasons.  There was no acknowledgment of six decades of federally sanctioned violations of civil rights, racial discrimination’s or violent attacks to generations Chinese in America.Not until 2011 and 2012, after the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Committee of 100, Japanese American Citizens League, National Council of Chinese Americans, OCA-Asian American Advocates, and Covington and Burling LLP joined together in a national effort, did Congress admit wrong and condemn the laws.  The successful passage of unanimous Senate and House resolutions (introduced by Senator Scott Brown and Representative Judy Chu) reaffirmed Congress’s responsibility to protect the civil rights of all people in the United States.  It has set the stage for a Presidential Statement of Apology.While that goal is being pursued, the 1882 Foundation continues to broaden public understanding of the laws, their history and relevance today.  It does this through programs and supporting projects that preserve and interpret the history of Chinese in America about their contributions in forming and enriching the American nation.

1882 Foundation

A panel conversation on the DC and Philadelphia Chinatowns and the impact of public policy  on cultural centers.

Gewirz Student Center (12th Floor), Georgetown Law

<h1>E﻿vent Description</h1>Please join us for "Talk Story! Public Policy and Cultural Centers: Stories from DC and Philadelphia Chinatowns." This program involves a panel conversation on the DC and Philadelphia Chinatowns through the years and the impact of public policy on cultural centers. The 1882 Foundation is collaborating with the Georgetown Law School and community organizations to highlight this important conversation.

<h1>M﻿odality</h1>*Please note that the event location has been corrected.*T﻿his event will take place in-person on Monday, April 17 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Gewirz Student Center (12th Floor). Reserving a spot through Eventbrite for in-person attendance is highly recommended.A﻿ddress: 120 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001Following Georgetown Law's visitor policy, we ask that in-person attendees bring a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record (physical or digital). I﻿f you are unable to attend in-person, join online through the following Zoom link: <a href="https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/94623019602" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/94623019602</a>

<h1>Instructions for Visiting Georgetown University</h1>In compliance with Georgetown University&#x27;s visitor policy, we ask that you upload a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record to Georgetown University’s visitor portal before the event. You can access the visitor portal through the following link: <a href="https://gucovid.force.com/visitor/s/?event=VE8170" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://gucovid.force.com/visitor/s/?event=VE8170</a>.We also recommend that you bring a copy (digital or physical) of your COVID-19 vaccination record. Masks are not required at the event.For more details about Georgetown’s visitor policy, see below:Georgetown University looks forward to your upcoming visit.To help protect the health and safety of the Georgetown community, including our guests, all visitors ages 12 and older to University-owned or operated buildings must have received a primary series (e.g., two doses of an mRNA vaccine) and, when eligible, an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine (first booster), or attest to having a medical or religious exemption from being vaccinated.Please follow the steps below that are required before your visit.Step #1: Anytime between now and the day before your visit, please submit documentation showing you have received the primary series and an additional dose of a vaccine authorized for emergency use or granted approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). Acceptable proof of vaccination includes, but is not limited to:<ul><li>CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Card</li><li>WHO Vaccine Booklet</li><li>Documentation provided by a healthcare organization or country</li></ul>Note: If you attest to having an appropriate medical or religious reason for not being vaccinated, you will be able to indicate this as part of Step #1 and proceed with the process required to visit our campus.Step #2: Assuming successful completion of Step 1, you will receive a short health attestation form via email on the morning of the event date (for multiday events, you will receive this email on the FIRST DAY of the event ONLY, regardless which day you are attending). Please complete this form, attesting that you are symptom free before coming to campus. If you indicate any symptoms consistent with COVID-19, you will not be permitted to visit a Georgetown-owned or managed campus or building until you are symptom free.Click Here to Complete Step #1: <a href="https://gucovid.force.com/visitor/s/?event=VE8170" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://gucovid.force.com/visitor/s/?event=VE8170</a>Your event or meeting host will be able to monitor your progress on Step #1 above, and they may contact you if they see if you have not yet completed this step ahead of your scheduled time on campus. While event hosts are not provided information about your COVID-19 vaccination or your religious or medical exemption from vaccination, they are notified if you have reported having COVID-19 symptoms.

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