Independent Producers
The Human Impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prevented all immigration of Chinese laborers. Chinese immigrants were detained at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay at the turn of the 20th century because of the Exclusion Act. This audio story...
Curated Video
America's Untold Immigration Story
When you think of America's immigration story, you think of Ellis Island New York... right? Think again, because over 2,500 miles away is Angel Island, where immigrants coming into the West Coast were processed for entry to the US, but...
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A scene from Angel Island in the Bay Area.
A scene from The Bay Area and San Francisco.
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Jennifer Dasilva: You Tube: Immigration Factors
A video addressing what the attraction to immigrants which motivated them to leave their home countries and journey to the United States. Viewers will also be introduced to the two major ports to the United States for immigrants. [8:25]