Did you know that the railroads weaving across the United States owe a lot to Chinese laborers? 🚂 In the mid-19th century, these hardworking individuals were brought over to build the transcontinental railroad, bridging coasts and cultures.
But after the Civil War, things took a dark turn. With the economy in a slump, people started pointing fingers. Filmmaker and professor Valerie Soe explains, \"People were looking for someone to blame, and the railroads had already been built. The Chinese had outlived their usefulness, so they became the target.\" 🥺
Society's scapegoating led to harsh slogans like \"The Chinese must go,\" spreading hate and fueling bigotry. It's a chapter in history that's often overlooked but crucial to understanding the racial dynamics that shaped the U.S. 🇨🇳✊
By shedding light on these stories, we can learn from the past and strive for a more inclusive future. Let's honor the contributions of those who helped build nations, even when history tried to forget them. 🌟
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