Michelle Wong is a Chinese American who is currently a student attending UC Davis. Previously she was a Miss Teen Chinatown pageant winner in 2019 and worked as an intern in the Comfort Women Justice Coalition. In this interview, Michelle discusses how the pandemic has impacted her community in San Francisco Chinatown and how she has provided resources for Chinese elders.

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Keywords: San Francisco Chinatown, Miss Teen Chinatown, Chinese American

Index

00:00:02 Chinese American, Montana Railroad

00:01:10 Chinese community in San Francisco

00:04:28 Miss Teen Chinatown, Comfort Women Justice Coalition

00:10:14 Cancelled high school events, Anti-Chinese sentiments

00:14:16 Attending UC Davis

00:17:36 Support for Chinatown elderlies

00:20:17 Efforts to revitalize SF Chinatown

00:22:37 Appreciation for friends and families

00:24:20 Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks