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Historic Oakland Cemetery is "the final resting place of some of Dallas' most noted citizens and ...

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In an August 1984 edition of "Taste of the Town," D Magazine referred to Joy Inn as "possibly the ...

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We are doomed to repeat history if we have not learned from it. To “Stop Asian Hate” in Dallas (and beyond), we need education and tangible resources — all of which will require sustained advocacy from community members and city leaders.

Dallas Morning News

“The Dallas Asian American Historical Society seeks to research, preserve and amplify AAPI history. We meet co-founder, Stephanie Drenka, to learn more.”

NBC DFW

“I feel like if people can hear these stories, it adds another level of compassion and understanding,” Denise Johnson said. “Hopefully it will leave a legacy having a whole new generation of understanding of different cultures and acceptance.”

Dallas Morning News

“Drenka said, ‘But what we know as historians and as people of color is that it’s not new, and that hate crimes against people of color have been happening in this country since the country was founded.’ She said this is an echo of history repeating itself.”

WFAA

“In March, Drenka and Johnson founded the Dallas Asian American Historical Society. The nonprofit organization researches, preserves, and highlights the legacy of Asian Americans in the Dallas community.”

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