Author: Guo-Hua Wang

John Allen's 1860 diary

The 164th anniversary of Emory alumnus Young John Allen, sailing to China

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December 18, 1859 was the start of Young John Allen’s 209-day voyage to China from New York with his young wife and infant daughter. The family spent Christmas and New Year’s Day on the ship, enduring all the hardships of sea travel. Allen recorded their harrowing yet fascinating life at sea in his diary, which Read More …

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023

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As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPIH) Month, it immediately reminded us of the Oscar-winning movie of the year, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” This movie vividly and philosophically depicts the human experience of love, kindness, and possibilities through the lens of an Asian American family. This sci-fi comedy opens up the Read More …