Karlin Chan | The Changing Face of Chinatown, AAPI Hate Crimes, Community Activism | Ep.19
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Karlin Chan is a staple of the NY Chinatown community. During the COVID 19 pandemic, when Asian hate crimes surfaced again, he created a neighborhood community patrol to keep everyone safe. Additionally, Chan created the Chinatown Mural Project, is a busy Chinatown community activist and advocate, and is the elder of the Hung Ching Association.
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Covid 19, Chinatown lockdown, AAPI hate crimes, open racism
7:29 being an advocate and activist for Chinatown community and civil rights.
10:19 Chinatown family associations, old and new groups, dividing Chinese
13:55 Helping senior citizens and children, helping Chinatown crime victims, Corkey Lee, Boots on the ground, Dirty Harry
12:02 Martial Arts training in Goju karate, Taekwondo, Hung ga and Jook Lum southern mantis with Sifu Lam Sang, chief advisor of the Hung Ching Athletic Association
22:03 Heat waves, outdated electric, 120-year-old tenement buildings, closing shops and the changing face of Chinatown
30:40 Chinatown fires, ensuring a military funeral, falling building facades
34:37 Asian gangs in the 70s and 80s, Ghost Shadows and White Eagles, loyalty to money Tong Wars
42:23 Chan's continued focus on helping victims of crime, the Chinatown jail, economic reuse and fake news
44:32 Celebrated photographer and late Chinatown legend Corkey Lee, the Mural Arts program
48:37 Staying in shape, cycling and smoking, dragon fruit and micro plastics in clothing and food
55:21 Sports Stadium in Philly Chinatown, Bayard Bugel, Chinatown are for all people
58:05 Karlan Chan's transformation from young man to community advocate and activist, dedicating his life to helping others
1:01:09 Helping Philadelphia, Mutual friends, Covid 19 in Philly.
Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000596260167
https://twitter.com/Karlin_C https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=340465337406720
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/brief/346257/karlin-chan
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