Open google.com today , you shall see this image.
Today's google Doodle is Jim Wong-Chu's day!!!
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Jim Wong-Chu (朱藹信; January 28, 1949 – July 11, 2017) was a Chinese Canadian poet, author, editor, and historian.[1] He was a community organizer known for his work in establishing organizations that contributed to multicultural arts and culture in Canada. He also co-edited several anthologies featuring Asian Canadian writers.
Wong-Chu was among the first authors of Chinese descent, along with Sky Lee and Paul Yee, who challenged the Canadian literary establishment and questioned why there were few Canadian writers of Chinese descent, despite their long presence in Canada. Without much guidance, these writers began to experiment with different forms of fiction and decided to form informal writing networks to encourage other Chinese Canadians to hone their craft and to eventually send manuscripts to publishers. Wong-Chu's book Chinatown Ghosts (Arsenal Pulp Press, 1986; now out of print) was one of the first poetry books by a Chinese Canadian writer.
Chinatown Ghosts captures the essence of the human spirit in a particular time and place. Jim Wong-Chu’s extraordinary legacy is retained in his words and images, a testament to his life’s work in guiding a generation of Asian-Canadians silenced by racism to voice their humanity.
here is one : 很有意思,dark humor !!!
Equal Opportunity by Jim Wong-Chu
in early Canada
when railways were highways
each stop brought new opportunities
there was a rule
the Chinese could only ride
the last two cars
of trains
that is
until a train derailed
killing all those
in front
(the chinese erected an altar and thanked buddha)
a new rule was made
the Chinese must ride
the front two cars
of the trains
that is
until another accident
claimed everyone
in the back
(the Chinese erected an altar and thanked buddha)
after much debate
common sense prevailed
the chinese are allowed
to sit anywhere
on any train
Have a look by clicking the following link, peek into the lives of pioneer Chinese Canadian, not very long, I found it very insightful. Should be a fine reading.