Coming of Age in the 1960s to ‘70s
During the political, cultural, and social tumult of the 1960s and 1970s, how did the District’s AAPI youth become aware of their racial or ethnic identity and how they fit into the larger, multiracial community? In this initial conversation, longtime activists and local leaders, Tony Sarmiento, Miu Eng, Jack Lee, and Ed Moy share what it was like to grow up in DC through such moments as the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Vietnam War, DC’s transition to home rule, and the arrival of new and diverse immigrants. The discussion was moderated by Tony Sarmiento, who has lived in the DC area since 1958.
AAPI in DC: Coming of Age in the 1960s-70s Playlist