Chinatown

Two people stand next to a statue of Benjamin Franklin, with one holding a megaphone. A sign hangs on the statue that reads "Our City Not For Sale."

The Fight to Save Philadelphia’s Chinatown

Andrew Lee

March 15, 2023

Philadelphia’s Chinatown has successfully fought off previous developments, and a coalition of organizations has formed to stop the planned arena.

Neighborhoods

https://i0.wp.com/the-ard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-10-at-10.05.37-AM.png?fit=1430%2C902&ssl=1 1430 902 Andrew Lee Andrew Lee https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4d956f9a82bc933418d922ea5db242dc?s=96&d=identicon&r=g March 15, 2023 March 10, 2023

Five pairs of blue jeans in different washes hang on wooden hangers on a wooden rack. The different washes range from light blue gray to dark blue.

“White Labor,” a Pair of Levi’s Jeans, and the Chinese Exclusion Act

Nicole Cardoza

October 19, 2022

A pair of vintage Levi’s jeans sold in an auction had the brand’s old slogan, “the only kind made by white labor,” printed on its pockets.

History Media & Culture

https://i0.wp.com/the-ard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/jason-leung-DmD8HVOjy4c-unsplash.jpg?fit=2400%2C1600&ssl=1 2400 1600 Nicole Cardoza Nicole Cardoza https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/74512b31c9e42234f79ec7f32699cad7?s=96&d=identicon&r=g October 19, 2022 October 18, 2022

Chinatown

The Fight to Save Philadelphia’s Chinatown

“White Labor,” a Pair of Levi’s Jeans, and the Chinese Exclusion Act

Explore Articles

Work with Us

About Us

Stay Connected