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Chinatown Auxiliary

Season 8 Episode 9 | 27m 04s

For decades, Chinese residents have patrolled Manhattan's Chinatown as NYPD volunteer police to protect the few blocks they call home while finding belonging in a foreign, unwelcoming country. From the savage tribulation in the '70s to “Asian Hate” during the pandemic, these stories remind us of the hope the U.S. represented to the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to belong.

Aired: 05/12/24 | Expires: 01/22/25
Major funding for Local, USA provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.
Young Black men seek wisdom from an older generation, hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.
Women leaders reclaim for their right to share the indigenous practice of controlled burning.
Women leaders reclaim for their right to share the indigenous practice of controlled burning.
A love story of salmon, water and family that explores this deep connection for the Lummi people.
A love story of salmon, water and family that explores this deep connection for the Lummi people.
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