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Nikki and Sher find out how Chinatown came about (hint: it’s all Britain’s fault). What does the railroad have to do with it? How are gangs and prostitution related? What is the “magical Asian” stereotype? Find out in this week’s episode!
Articles/sites referenced in the show:
http://www.pbs.org/kqed/chinatown/resourceguide/story.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Opium-Wars
http://www.history.com/topics/inventions/transcontinental-railroad)
https://www.americanhistoryusa.com/chinatown-sex-slaves-human-trafficking-san-francisco-history/
http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/Chinatown-gang-feud-ignited-one-of-SF-s-worst-8348992.php
“Hollywood’s 6 Favorite Offensive Stereotypes.”
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MagicalAsian
Favorite Quote: “I know, there’s a problem with your face.” – Jack Burton
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