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Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

@aiisforg

News about the Angel Island Immigration Station and Angel Island Immigration Museum located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay.

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Thank you for an amazing 2022! Watch this video at youtu.be/XVDS88A1l5E for a look at just a few highlights we achieved together this past year.

Thank you for an amazing 2022!  Watch this video at youtu.be/XVDS88A1l5E  for a look at just a few highlights we achieved together this past year.
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Stay safe and dry! Ferry service to Angel Island has been suspended due to today's weather event. Check goldengate.org/service-alerts/ for updates on tomorrow's service to the island. (video from a previous storm)

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In the wake of the new year and the start of our 40th year as an organization, we look forward to continuing to connect as a community. We have big plans for 2023! Two questions for you: 1. What was your favorite thing we did in 2022? 2. What do you hope we do in 2023?

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Join us this Saturday de Young Museum from 11 am to 3 pm. The Last Hoisan Poets and Del Sol Quartet will commemorate the 113th anniversary of the Angel Island Immigration Station’s opening on National Angel Island Day. famsf.org/events/nationa…

Join us this Saturday <a href="/deyoungmuseum/">de Young Museum</a> from 11 am to 3 pm.
The Last Hoisan Poets and Del Sol Quartet will commemorate the 113th anniversary of the Angel Island Immigration Station’s opening on National Angel Island Day. famsf.org/events/nationa…
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#OTD in 1910 the Angel Island Immigration Station opened its doors. In 2010 President Obama declared the day Angel Island Day sharing: "As we remember their struggle, we honor all who have been drawn to America by dreams of limitless opportunity..."

#OTD in 1910 the Angel Island Immigration Station  opened its doors. In 2010 President Obama declared the day Angel Island Day sharing: "As we remember their struggle, we honor all who have been drawn to America by dreams of limitless opportunity..."
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Tickets now availbale to our Black History Month & Chinese New Year Poetry celebration! Poetry reading in the Barracks followed by small bites and discussion. Get your tickets now: aiisf.org/events/two-lan…

Tickets now availbale to our Black History Month &amp; Chinese New Year Poetry celebration! Poetry reading in the Barracks followed by small bites and discussion. Get your tickets now: 
aiisf.org/events/two-lan…
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On this #HolocaustRememberanceDay we take the time to think about those who were murdered. Let us all recognize the roles of racism, immigration law, and violence when we say #NeverAgain.

On this #HolocaustRememberanceDay we take the time to think about those who were murdered. Let us all recognize the roles of racism, immigration law, and violence when we say #NeverAgain.
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Just as the roots of xenophobia and racism are closely intertwined, so too are the pathways forward toward a more equitable and more just society for all. Food has been pivotal in bridging, healing, and advancing Black and other minority communities. aiisf.org/toh-civilrights

Just as the roots of xenophobia and racism are closely intertwined, so too are the pathways forward toward a more equitable and more just society for all. Food has been pivotal in bridging, healing, and advancing Black and other minority communities.
aiisf.org/toh-civilrights
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Join our Angel Island State Parks colleagues for virtual program about Col. Allensworth, the highest ranking Black officer in the early 1900s, and his time on Angel Island. Mark your calendars: Saturday February 18th (time tbd)!

Join our Angel Island State Parks colleagues for virtual program about Col. Allensworth, the highest ranking Black officer in the early 1900s, and his time on Angel Island. Mark your calendars: Saturday February 18th (time tbd)!
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Immigrant Voices LIVE! A FREE Virtual Storyshare Event Thursday, February 16, 2023 5 pm Pacific / 8 pm Eastern Our stories are powerful. So are our voices. Register here: aiisf.org/events/immigra…

Immigrant Voices LIVE!
A FREE Virtual Storyshare Event
Thursday, February 16, 2023
5 pm Pacific / 8 pm Eastern
Our stories are powerful. So are our voices.
Register here: aiisf.org/events/immigra…
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We’re excited to invite you to a very special after-hours event on Angel Island! AIISF 40th Anniversary Gala and Immigrant Heritage Awards Saturday, April 29, 2023 • 5 pm - 10 pm paybee.io/quickpay.html?…

We’re excited to invite you to a very special after-hours event on Angel Island! AIISF 40th Anniversary Gala and Immigrant Heritage Awards
Saturday, April 29, 2023  •  5 pm - 10 pm
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Upon disembarking at Angel Island all migrants looked down the pier at the Administration Building (pictured). The top floor of the Administration Building housed the women and girls. #InternationalWomensDay learn more: immigrant-voices.aiisf.org/?sfid=9152&_sf…

Upon disembarking at Angel Island all migrants looked down the pier at the Administration Building (pictured).  The top floor of the Administration Building housed the women and girls. #InternationalWomensDay
learn more: immigrant-voices.aiisf.org/?sfid=9152&_sf…
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A FREE Virtual Book Talk Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:30 pm Pacific / 8:30 pm Eastern Join AIISF and Jessica Lander in conversation about her book: Making Americans. Register here: ow.ly/Sc4u50NeQNf

A FREE Virtual Book Talk
Thursday, March 16, 2023
5:30 pm Pacific / 8:30 pm Eastern

Join AIISF and Jessica Lander in conversation about her book: Making Americans. 

Register here: ow.ly/Sc4u50NeQNf
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#OTD in 1898, the Supreme Court released their landmark decision in United States vs. Wong Kim Ark, setting the legal precedent for birthright citizenship as we have understood it for the past 125 years.

#OTD in 1898, the Supreme Court released their landmark decision in United States vs. Wong Kim Ark, setting the legal precedent for birthright citizenship as we have understood it for the past 125 years.
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Sign up for a free one-day workshop on April 16th! You may want to preserve your story for your kids and grandkids or be motivated to create a polished and concise story to fight for immigrant rights. Register here: aiisf.org/immigrant-voic…

Sign up for a free one-day workshop on April 16th! You may want to preserve your story for your kids and grandkids or be motivated to create a polished and concise story to fight for immigrant rights. 

Register here: aiisf.org/immigrant-voic…
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There are so many ways to connect with the history of #AngelIsland, whether you just learned about the immigration station for the first time or are trying to dig into something new. Peruse our resources here: aiisf.org/resources #immigration #AngelIslandImmigrationStation

There are so many ways to connect with the history of #AngelIsland, whether you just learned about the immigration station for the first time or are trying to dig into something new.  Peruse our resources here: aiisf.org/resources  #immigration #AngelIslandImmigrationStation