At the intersection of art, storytelling & neighborhood engagement in #ChinatownNYC. Advocating for equitable access to resources for our immigrant community

Manhattan, NY
Joined October 2017
Think!Chinatown retweeted
Great to see fellow community groups on @NYC_SBS call today, @ThinkChinatown @AAFE1974 @AAFederation @PearlRiver_Mart and more, Thanks for the advocacy @CM_MargaretChin @galeabrewer @yuhline @BrianKavanaghNY on this important issue that was raised by the community re: zip codes.
.@jondoris1 & @NYC_SBS team met virtually with stakeholders in #Chinatown to iron out next steps to include businesses from loan and grant programs in the 10013 & 10002, and even 10038 zips. Stay tuned for more info.
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Think!Chinatown retweeted
Everyday Chinatown: Stories of Ordinary Artifacts youtu.be/IWauLFfx97g via @ThinkChinatown and @tenementmuseum
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Enough of the games @BilldeBlasio @NYCMayor ! Fully fund the, restoration or rebuilding of #70Mulberry NOW! Thank you @BKBoroHall for standing with the #Chinatown community! @LESdwellers @LESPI_nyc @GVSHP @BoweryAlliance @ThinkChinatown #COMA
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Think!Chinatown retweeted
#70Mulberry Street Town Hall meeting will be held today, 6/25, 6:30PM. The community will hear more about the impact of the fire on the building including new information from an independent engineer. If you are interested in attending, please visit zoom.us/j/98374160079.
Join us and @ThinkChinatown on June 30 for a look at the art and stories behind everyday artifacts in Manhattan’s Chinatown. See how ordinary items like mooncake tins can spark conversations of collective memory and strengthen cultural understanding. tenement.org/events/everyday…
Covid small businesses resources translated by @thinkchinatown Head to their bio for more! Thank you. instagram.com/p/CBvJH8-j3K4/…
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Local elected officials have a lot of sway in reforming our criminal justice policies. Do you know your local #NYC elected officials? Type in your address using this site to find your elected officials and learn about their stance on current issues: mygovnyc.org/
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SLA & DCA Licensing Committee Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30pm Online: zoom.us/j/98746333767 By Phone: +1 646 518 9805, +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 987 4633 3767 * LES Partnership: proposal for op license administrative approvals
During #COVID19, it has become even more critical for grantees like @ThinkChinatown that are uplifting Asian residents facing stigma and racism. They are inviting folks to join a virtual tour of Chinatown and learn its history through narratives and photos bit.ly/2yCjh5V
Think!Chinatown retweeted
In this *bonus clip* for our next @InTheThickShow, Rochelle Kwan of @ThinkChinatown reflects on an interview about a virtual storytelling series she has put on in partnership with @StoryCorps to preserve and share family histories from NYC's #Chinatown New ep drops in a few!
Think!Chinatown retweeted
This Sunday, May 23rd, I’m joining @ThinkChinatown for the encore of our beloved animations of Chinatown stories. My animation “A Hundred Years More” is about Margret Yuen tirelessly pursuing her passion, Chinese dance. Register at thinkchinatown.org/happening… 💛#APAHM
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⚡The Art of #Storytelling in Chinatown: Behind the Stories ⚡Join @ThinkChinatown this Saturday at 8pm! In celebration of #APAHeritageMonth, they're bringing back their #Chinatown animated shorts for a special encore virtual screening. ➡️thinkchinatown.org/happening… #AAPI #APA
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🚨Contribute your voice to #CanalStreetNews coverage. Tell us your favorite memory of 70 Mulberry Street + how you’d like to see the rebuild moving forward. EMAIL: [email protected] – at Manhattan, NY
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THank you to @ThinkChinatown for testifying on behalf of #Chinatown small businesses, we applaud the attention you have brought to this issue of inequity. @MarkGjonajNY @CM_MargaretChin @cpc_nyc @NYC_SBS @nicole_hong @rachelholliday @NYCMayor @NYCSpeakerCoJo @TribecaTrib
On 4/29 we testified before @NYCCouncil @MarkGjonajNY urging them to ensure that COVID relief reaches #ChinatownNYC small businesses, not just big capital investors who may accelerate displacement. Our written testimony here: thinkchinatown.us17.list-man…
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Think!Chinatown retweeted
Newly launched free platform that supports Chinatown small business owners! Intergenerational volunteers and contributors for engagement! Howtochinatown.nyc @ThinkChinatown @Hester_Street #hindsight2018
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Think!Chinatown retweeted
👏👏👏 Round of applause please for team “No Team” (😂) who came in first place yesterday at the #HUNT with @ThinkChinatown. Peep the @urbanarchiveny swag! 👀😍
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Think!Chinatown retweeted
howtochinatown.nyc is a new platform we helped @ThinkChinatown develop to showcase Chinatown businesses digitally in an effort to preserve the neighborhood's cultural history. theatlantic.com/business/arc…
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What fun! Took my @nyu_journalism #multimedia students on our first live event shoot to cover @ThinkChinatown event celebrating new small business project and Chinatown Arts Week. They will produce multimedia stories in video, photos, audio, and text. Can’t wait to see them!
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Think!Chinatown retweeted
NYC! We are organizing a scavenger hunt for #Chinatown Arts Week with @ThinkChinatown this month. Hot cocoa, ice-cream and sweet treats will be had! 😍 Sign up a team – or pick up a team with new friends: ti.to/urbanarchive/thehunt-c…
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