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> Chinese > Timeline: 1950-present
- 1955: After the Mass Pike Extension is constructed, many Chinese
are displaced and begin moving either to the South
End or into the suburbs of Allston-Brighton,
Brookline, Roxbury,
and Dorchester.
- 1965: The national quota system is abolished, allowing Chinese
to compete equally with European nations for immigrant
slots determined by preferences that favor skilled
workers. Unexpectedly, the number of Chinese immigrants
begins to dramatically increase.
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1969: First August Moon Festival held featuring
music, dance, martial arts, etc.
- 1970: Chinatown Little City Hall founded. There are now 1,900
in Chinatown
- 1971: The Chinese American Civic Association organizes the
only bilingual conference in North America, The Future
of Boston's Chinatown The Golden Age Center founded
to provide transportation, food, and care for the
elderly. Also, the Chinese American Civic Association
formed to offer job training and ESL.
- 1976: Chinese Economic Development Council established to apply
for grants for Chinatown.
- 1977: Chinese People's Progressive Association formed.
- 1978: First Dragon Boat Festival held in June on the Charles River.
- 1979: Asian American Resource Workshop formed to educate second
generation Chinese about their culture
- 1981: 110 people arrested for gambling in Chinatown. The arrests
were later overturned.
- 1985: May 1st -- A 56 year old immigrant, Long Guang Huang,
is beaten up by an undercover cop in a case which
attracts national attention.
- 1985-1987: 50% of Vietnamese immigrants to Boston are of Chinese
ethnicity.
- 1992: Chinese Historical Society of New England is established. They are
dedicated to "documenting, preserving, and promoting
the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New
England."
- 1993: The first bank to be owned and operated by Asian Americans
in Boston, The Asian American Bank, opens on Kneeland
St.
- 1999: Chinese live in most suburbs and are employed in a range
of occupations. As well as Chinatown, new immigrants
often settle in the South End, Allston-Brighton, and
Quincy.
See 1850-1949
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