EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 14 MIN
#25 Cuban Connection in 1930s.
from 金色笔记 | Golden Notebook · host lesxie
In this episode, we explore the harrowing and complex immigration journey of Maxine Hong Kingston’s parents, Tom Hong and Ying Lan Chew. Their story is not just a personal memoir but a reflection of a historical "back door" into America. During the era of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Cuba served as a vital staging ground—a geopolitical "gorge" for those seeking "Gold Mountain". 00:00 美國移民的第一印象 03:18 移民的歷史與背景 06:15 家庭與身份的故事 09:01 文化與經濟的交織 11:51 當前移民的挑戰與未來展望
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