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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.
- 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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