Tacoma Method Memorial Knot

Their homes were looted, stolen, and burned down.

Within a year, they were violently expelled by white supremacist mobs.

In 1885 there were over 500 Chinese Americans living in Seattle and Tacoma.

They worked in kitchens, lumber mills, and on the rail roads.

This was repeated in Chinatowns across the country, a tactic called the “Tacoma Method.”

My ancestors were here in America when this happened. We remember.

Now anti-migrant racism is spreading again in this country. I believe we can learn from the past, to strengthen our movements today.

I will be tying 500 knots, one for each Chinese person who was expelled. Come learn with me —

It’s time to Remember.

303 S Jackson St Top floor

Seattle, WA 98104

Including the work of —

Ahmoy Lau

Amy Vong

Andrew Asakawa

Brian Dang

Derrick McDonald

Katharina Mei-Fa Brinschwitz

Lew Walker-Low

Nhi Vo

Rosemary June

Tien Austin

11am — Knot tying begins

4pm — Artist talk with Ahmoy Lau and Brian Dang

11am — Knot tying begins

2pm — Speeches from local organizations,

including La Resistencia and Sông2Sea

Tacoma Method Memorial Knot will also be available to view May 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, and 21st from 11am-5pm

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