Don't Silence Us

Building Railroads on the Backs of Immigrants


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Have you ever stopped to consider the unsung heroes behind America's great achievements or the hidden struggles they faced? This  latest episode is a exploration of the trials and triumphs faced by Chinese immigrants during two key moments in American history. We begin by uncovering the hardships endured by Chinese laborers during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, where their blood, sweat, and tears were met with exploitation and low wages. The episode takes a  turn with the  account of the Rock Springs Massacre, a violent outburst of racial hatred that left many Chinese workers dead or injured in 1885. These events serve as a poignant reminder of the systemic discrimination that has been woven into the fabric of our nation's past.

Citations
Megaprojects, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnSdRgdHYqU
Travel Noire, March 8th, 2024.  https://travelnoire.com/youngest-black-pilot
Vision Chasers, 2018.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFL6hozO6ZE
Zinn Education Project, 2024.  https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/rock-springs-massacre/




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Don't Silence UsBy Melange