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ANTIOCH, CA. — C.C. and Regina Yin, founders of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA), presented a $10,000 payment to the Antioch Chinese History Museum and Planning Project in December to meet their June promise. The Yin pledge was made during the signing ceremony for the Antioch City Council's resolution apologizing for the city's prejudice against Chinese immigrants in the late 1800s. (Read the related article.)
The Antioch City Council issued a formal apology to all early Chinese immigrants and their descendants, trying to address the enduring effects of mistreatment of Chinese immigrants that occurred more than 140 years ago. Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe delivered the apology and resolution to the community and supporters, including APAPA representatives, the Yins. City leaders have promised to establish a Chinatown Historic District, complete with murals and museum exhibits highlighting the city's broad and significant Asian history and accomplishments. Read more at Antioch Herald.
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About me: Clarisse La Grone is a born and raised San Francisco native who's been living in the beautiful Antioch region for the past 10 years. Her passion is finding new and interesting ways to enjoy the city and its surroundings. On weekends, you can find her curating events in the Bay Area with her partner, sampling food at new and unique restaurants, making homemade kombucha, or bowling with her friends. Clarisse also enjoys writing about local businesses and finding ways to help them grow and connect with the community at Antioch Aired.
