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Projects

Our community projects are rooted in the belief that APIA experiences and stories matter. Through digital mapping, oral histories, collaborative archives, and creative programming, we work to unearth silenced narratives and reintroduce them into Cincinnati’s collective memory. These efforts aren’t just about the past, they honor the lives, labor, and legacies of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who helped shape our neighborhoods and continue to inspire our future. We invite community members to join us in this shared act of remembrance and visibility.

Vincent Hambright Research & Oral History

Project traces the life of Vincent Manago Hambright, one of Cincinnati’s earliest known Filipino American figures.

Paths to the Queen City

Digital mapping project that uncovers and visualizes the migration of early Asian communities to Cincinnati between 1870 and 1940. Each mapped point reflects a story, of labor, belonging, and survival, hidden in plain sight.

Community Digital Archiving

Building a living archive of APIA stories, documents, and images from Greater Cincinnati. This collaborative effort ensures that family histories, everyday memories, and local landmarks are preserved and made accessible for future generations.

Community Genealogy

The Local Genealogy project uncovers silenced voices through family history and archival research. By restoring names and narratives, we reconnect lost stories to Cincinnati’s shared past.

Oral Histories

Our Oral History Project preserves the voices of Cincinnati’s APIA communities, sharing stories that bring depth and humanity to histories often overlooked.

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