Category Archives: CRWDA Events

“My Story with the Golden Connection” storytelling event held in U.S.

GUANGZHOU, China,  News report from GDToday https://videopress.com/v/mcbndfu5?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcrwda.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FScreenshot-2024-05-27-at-12.20.09%E2%80%AFPM.png&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A storytelling event was held at the Utah State Capitol, U.S., on May 11, local time, in memory of the Chinese railroad workers who contributedContinueContinue reading ““My Story with the Golden Connection” storytelling event held in U.S.”

‘The story is still being written’: Golden Spike anniversary celebrates diverse legacy of railroad workers, displaced natives

By Jeff DeMoss Editor/staff writer for HJ News For more than 70 years, crowds have gathered at what is now Golden Spike National Historical Park to celebrate the joining ofContinueContinue reading “‘The story is still being written’: Golden Spike anniversary celebrates diverse legacy of railroad workers, displaced natives”

Exhibit probes contributions, struggles of Chinese laborers building transcontinental railroad

By Rob Nielsen on Standard Examiner OGDEN — The transcontinental railroad helped bridge the country, but it came at a great cost to many groups both involved with its constructionContinueContinue reading “Exhibit probes contributions, struggles of Chinese laborers building transcontinental railroad”

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Utah’s first monument honoring Chinese railroad workers

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Utah’s first monument honoring Chinese railroad workers on Nov. 7, 2023. (KUTV) SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Construction has begun for Utah’s first monument honoring Chinese railroadContinueContinue reading “Groundbreaking ceremony held for Utah’s first monument honoring Chinese railroad workers”

Chinese Railroad Descendants’ Photography Project by Harmon Li

In May of 2023, photographer Harmon Li traveled to Utah for the Corky Lee Photo Exhibition and the 154th Anniversary of the Golden Spike. He photographed members of the CRWDAContinueContinue reading “Chinese Railroad Descendants’ Photography Project by Harmon Li”

Making History: A Tribute to Commemorate Corky Lee and His Contribution in Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah – The Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants’ Association (CRWDA) is proud to present “Making History,” an exhibit of photographer Karen Zhou’s work in honor of her lateContinueContinue reading “Making History: A Tribute to Commemorate Corky Lee and His Contribution in Utah”