Afong Moy was the first known female Chinese immigrant to the United States. [6][7] In 1834, Moy was brought from her hometown of Guangzhou to New York City by traders Nathaniel and …

Feb 4, 2025 · Discover 15 remarkable Chinese women who transformed leadership and reshaped the world through their actions and influence.

May 18, 2022 · In conversation with Karintha Lowe, our Mellon Foundation predoctoral fellow, Davis talked about the little known history of Afong Moy, the first-ever Chinese woman …

Jan 10, 2024 · The Chinese Lady is anything but dark, told with winking humor and forthrightness, it follows the story of 14-year-old Afong Moy, who was immediately put on display for a paying …

Jul 27, 2018 · Shannon Tyo as Afong Moy, the first woman to come from China to the U.S., and Daniel K. Isaac as her translator, Atung, in the world premiere of “The Chinese Lady.”

A largely forgotten figure in Asian-American history is resurrected to indelible life by a stunning Michelle Krusiec in Chance Theater’s gorgeously staged regional premiere of Lloyd Suh’s …

Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy’s life, The Chinese Lady is a darkly poetic yet whimsical portrait of our collective past through the eyes of a young Chinese woman.

Apr 29, 2022 · In 1834, a young Chinese woman named Afong Moy arrived in America, her bound feet stepping ashore in New York City. Learn how she helped shape impressions of China and …

Nov 29, 2025 · Chinese women are praised for gentleness. Our tone must please; our anger must be graceful. But a new generation is speaking out.

May 23, 2019 · This book encompasses the life of Afong Moy, the first known Chinese female sojourner in America. Brought to this country by American merchants in 1834, she traveled the …