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Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco News - Standing Together: Rooted in Rebellion and Resistance
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October 30, 2025
From: Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco60 Years Strong
Rooted in Rebellion & Resistance
As Bay Area immigrant communities face continuous attacks, we remain grounded in what’s defined us for the past six decades: collective power, radical creativity, and resistance.
In 1965, when the Chinese Culture Center (CCC) was founded, the Civil Rights Act had just been passed and long-standing immigration quotas rooted in exclusionary, racist policy were finally lifted. At the same time, Chinatown was under threat from rapid real estate development and gentrification. Community leaders and members pushed back against these forces, advocating for a community cultural space, leading to the founding of the CCC.
Since the beginning, CCC has been in solidarity with and rooted firmly in immigrant communities, proving that art and culture are forces for justice, belonging, and transformation. In a time of increased threats and fear-mongering from the federal government, we are committed to creating safe spaces for all and uplifting freedom, democracy, and to celebrate our diverse communities.
As we mark this 60th anniversary, we honor Chinatown’s enduring spirit, a community that continues to fight for our nation’s diversity and identity, and stands in solidarity with all immigrant communities. We invite you to join us in sharing a message of hope and unity.
How to Support:
- Attend a cultural event and connect in community
- Share resources and information
- Consider a donation to continue amplifying artists and uplifting silenced voices
Immigration Resources
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Rapid Response Networks + Resources If you witness ICE activity or see someone being detained, contact your local Rapid Response Network immediately. These networks connect callers with trained community responders, legal aid, and emergency advocates.
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- Legal & Emergency Help
San Francisco Rapid Response Network (24/7):
Immediate support if ICE is in your neighborhood or someone is detained
Hotline: (415) 200‑1548 Website: sfrrn.org
- City Resources for All Residents, Regardless of Immigration Status
- San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network (SFILEN)
- API Legal Outreach (APILO):
Multilingual, culturally competent legal and social services for Asian Pacific Islander, Latino, and immigrant communities.
San Francisco Office: 1121 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103 | (415) 567‑6255
Oakland Office: 310 8th St., Suite 308, Oakland, CA 94607 | (510) 251‑2846
- Asian Law Caucus
https://www.asianlawcaucus.org/
- Chinese for Affirmative Action:
Offering Know Your Rights workshops in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, and KYR materials.
- Know Your Rights
www.sf.gov/information--know-your-rights-around-immigration-enforcement
- Find a Loved One in ICE Custody:
ICE Online Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov
How to Find a Loved One After an Immigration Arrest: usa.gov/detained‑by‑ice
A New Era of Courage
“In many ways, the story of CCC mirrors that of modern Chinatown: born against the odds and sustained by ingenuity and deep community care. Over the past six decades, the organization has faced economic pressures, political rifts and waves of cultural change. But CCC has emerged each time with a renewed sense of purpose and activism.”
- Cecilia Lei, KQED
Press Highlights: KQED | SF Chronicle | SF Examiner | SF Public Press
Rising with Resilience
Even as immigrant communities face renewed attacks, we stand unshaken rooted in rebellion, rising together through art, resistance, and radical imagination.
Join us in celebrating our 60th Anniversary and help build the future of community-centered innovation.
Happy Hour Series
Wed - Fri, Oct 29–31 | 5–7PM Nightly
667 Grant Ave | FREE
“Through the Decades” Happy Hours in CCC’s newly transformed space on Grant Ave. Experience karaoke, crafts, artist meet & greets, drag bingo, treats, and radical joy. Each night features snacks, giveaways, and retro flair.
Open House Event
Sat, Nov 1 | 11AM-6PM
667 Grant Ave | FREE
“Future Forward! A Youth Art Takeover:” meet the next wave of cultural catalysts. CCC’s youth-centered open house invites you to shape the shift forward through zine-making, collective dreaming, and art rooted in community power. Discover CCC’s Youth Anthology with four SF high schools, “Demons Yearbook,” and enjoy free snacks, raffles, and giveaways.
Join the Movement // Shape the Shift
CCC’s 60th Anniversary Festival Celebrations are powered by the Svane Family Foundation’s Culture Forward grant, Zellerbach Family Foundation, California Department of Social Services – Stop the Hate, Grants for the Arts and CCC Contemporaries. Renovations at 667 Grant Ave are supported by funding from the State of California, administered by the California State Library.