Many Paths to One District
Washington, D.C.’s Asian American history extends far beyond Chinatown, and encompasses much more richness and complexity than a monolithic experience. This chapter presents oral histories from the members of four families who have followed unique journeys, all leading to making the District their home.
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Ellen Kim Lee, sister, and friend at Korean Church of Washington
This chapter is a deeper look into the lives of the people prominently displayed in the Sightlines exhibition’s title wall in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Here, we recognize that behind every face in every photo is a unique life experience.
