Archive: The Past Is Now: Grandchild of a Concubine (Denise Chong)
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Channel: UW Video · 2014 · Education
A woman known for her outspoken criticism of the Canadian government and unique perspective on immigration, Denise Chong sits down with Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar to discuss her powerful memoir, "The Concubine's Children." In this 1995 University of Washington video, Chong delves deep into her family history through the eyes of her mother, the child of a Chinese immigrant and his concubine, to reveal the prejudice faced by generations of Chinese-Canadians. The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo [at] uw [dot] edu.
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