By Jingzhe (Kelly) Wang
Some young Chinese Americans are leaving Chicago’s Chinatown and their roots to assimilate with American culture. Not Nicholas Lau. The high school senior is working to pave a path for Chinatown to be a more welcoming place for the next generation.
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Other Medill Reports stories on Chinese-Americans:
Trump support among Chinese American voters
Smoking rates among younger Chinese-Americans shrouded in mystery
Chinese community poll watchers trained for Tuesday primary
Board of Elections addresses Chinese voter issues
Imperial Lamian: traditional Chinese food in a “modern, hip space”
Chinese artist Xu Bing on inspiration, creativity and the future of art
“Scapegoat No Way”: Chicago Chinese Americans back NYPD ex-cop Peter Liang
Gay Chinese Americans are caught in a tug-of-war
Demonstrators boo Latino officials for endorsing Chinese-American candidate Theresa Mah
Chinatown celebrates the Year of the Monkey with spectacular Chinese New Year parade (PHOTO GALLERY)
LongYun Kung Fu troupe is here in time to celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese Seniors Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Community efforts encourage Chicago’s Chinese to vote
Unknown Joy and Frustration of LGBTQ Chinese International Students in the U.S.
From Chinatown to Bloomingdale’s: Chicago celebrates Chinese New Year
