A Chinese Latino Migration Archive
Clarissa Kunizaki's project explores the histories, migrations, and family stories of the Chinese-Latinx diaspora of New York City. What factors brought this community to NYC? Using both primary and secondary sources, this exhibit explores this overlooked chapter in both global and New York City history. Interwoven with broader historical context about the Chinese coolie trade and histories of immigration, Clarissa follows her own family's migration history, shares oral histories and testimonios, and uplifts Chinese-Latinx restaurants and cultural sites in New York City.
Clarissa Kunizaki is a senior in high school and a founding member of the Localized History Project. As the Youth Co-Director of Community and Historical Research, she seeks to foster joy and exploration with peers to uncover radical histories.