In an August 1984 edition of “Taste of the Town,” D Magazine referred to Joy Inn as “possibly the most popular Chinese restaurant in Dallas,” saying, “this place can seat a regiment and still serve a meal in record time if you say you’re in a hurry. Don’t stray too far from…
1900s
Dragonflies of Dallas
Dragonflies of Dallas was a social and support group for gay Asians, Pacific Islanders (APIs), and friends in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex. Their goal was “to bring together gay APIs in a friendly, supportive, and non-judgmental setting.” They strove to promote awareness, visibility, and acceptance of gay API sexuality. Dragonflies of Dallas was founded by…
Oriental Cafe
The Oriental Cafe was located in Downtown Dallas at 1112 Main St. at Murphy. They served both Chinese and American-style food (including southern fried chicken). Bob Jen Kin, who “rose from night cook to part owner of the Oriental Cafe,” died at the age of 51 in July 1949. He was a…
East Dallas Community and Market Garden
The East Dallas Community and Market Garden, a project of Gardeners in Community Development (GICD), is the oldest community garden in North Texas. It is located in an area that was once referred to as “Little Asia” where an estimated 10,000 Southeast Asian refugees were resettled in the 1980s. GICD trains and…
Sunny Ma Lov
Dallas Police Officer Sunny Ma Lov was the city’s only Cambodian police officer when he died at age 39 in November of 1990. He was struck and killed by a car as he was putting down flares to warn motorists of an accident on North Central Expressway. He was a community service…
Veteran’s Day
Editor’s Note: This essay was originally written for publication on Veteran’s Day This day means a lot to so many people. It is a day to honor those who served this country, both in the past and present. It is a day that we feel immense pride in being American, in living…