Development planning of Portraits of Pride (PoP) Book 2, is currently underway by the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California (CHSSC). The second book will extend its geographic coverage of portraits of Chinese to all of the United States and present the significant impact of Chinese American contributions in three sections: Group Portraits with emphasis on contributors who work in high tech industries and have advanced the nation's defense and space explorations; Portraits of Unsung Heroes, who have made major breakthroughs in scientific and medical research; and Portraits of Superstars, whose career accomplishments have "markedly enhanced the image of Chinese Americans."
Similar with PoP-Book 1, CHSSC plans to distribute a free copy of Book 2 to selected schools, universities and libraries around the country in addition to being available for purchase. The organization also invites nominations of more candidates for these portraitures and is soliciting financial support for the project. Heading the current project is L.P. Leung. To make nominations or donations, contact popchssc@yahoo.com.PoP-Book 1, published in 2004, was spearheaded by Wing Mar, a retired M.D. It chronicles the dramatic life stories of 38 Chinese Americans of the post-WWII generation whose accomplishments, achieved in spite of adverse conditions and racial prejudice, are largely unacknowledged. The project was a culmination of several years' hard work by volunteers. With financial support from a few generous donors, CHSSC was able to send over 1000 complimentary copies of the book to public schools, colleges and libraries in California and Washington. With a reprint of 2000 updated copies of PoP-Book 1, distribution will continue to other U.S. states.
PoP-Book 1 can be purchased by contacting CHSSC, 415 Bernard Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (323)222-0856 and at their website: http://www.chssc.org/PoP_Order.html. For more information, visit the organization's website: www.chssc.org.
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