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Han Chal's great-great-grandkids (mostly): Carolyn Gin, Dorothy Wong (not), Shirley, Arthur, Lester, Leland, Nita, Ben, Fred and Wesley. c. early 1950s.

The Roots of Our Family

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Post published:February 12, 2023
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This article, slightly updated, was written by Art Wong in 1979 for the 1980 issue of the Voice of Gom Benn newsletter. It was inspired by Alex Haley’s 1976 book,…

Ma Po Tofu ready to be served with rice and vegetables.

Memories of My Grandma’s Ma Po Tofu

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Post published:February 12, 2023
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This recipe was submitted by Noah A., who attended UC Riverside as a business administration/finance major. He is the grand-nephew of Harry Wong, a member of the Gom Benn Village Association…

Fay Hing Lee Wong recited dozens and dozens of proverbs, colloquial sayings and nursery rhymes to her children and grandchildren. Most are wise, many funny, and a few are very earthy.

Part 3: Fay Wong’s Proverbs and Sayings

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Post published:February 12, 2023
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Fay Hing Lee Wong and her daughter Linda Huang Voy and Fay Wong with their children: Janlee, left, Ellen, Linda (front), Julie and Don. c. 1950s The following proverbs, colloquial…

Anna May Wong was early Hollywood's first Chinese-American star, the lead actor in Paramount's 1931 film, Daughter of the Dragon. Yet she was paid half as much as her white co-star who appeared on screen far less.

Actress Anna May Wong Featured on U.S. Coin

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Post published:November 12, 2022
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New quarter featuring Anna May Wong on the "tails" side, and George Washington on the "heads" side. The U.S. Mint is circulating the first piece of currency with the likeness…