Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard
The next time you enjoy eating a sweet, juicy Valencia orange, think of Lue Gim Gong. In 1911, Lue Gim Gong created a new type of orange that could withstand cold temperatures as it grew. Today, the Lue Gim Gong orange is more commonly known as a Valencia orange. Because of the orange’s importance, Lue […]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is a month-long celebration of the cultures and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. People from many diverse backgrounds make up this sizable group. Asian Americans include Americans who can trace their heritage to any of the countries in Asia. Native Hawaiians come from the Hawaiian Islands. Pacific […]
Columbia Law School Recognizes First Asian American Graduate
The late 1800s were a time of significant racial unrest in the United States.. Many Chinese Americans were among the victims of racism. This included discriminatory legislation such as the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibited more Chinese workers from coming to the United States. In the midst of this intolerance, a man named Hong […]