Chinese American Family Donates $5 Million to Honor Black Couple's Legacy

The donation aims to support Black college students, reflecting gratitude for the couple's help during racially restrictive times.

In 1939, the Dong family was unable to rent a home in Coronado, California, due to racially restrictive housing laws until a Black couple, Emma and Gus Thompson, offered them a place.
The Thompsons' support enabled the Dongs to eventually purchase real estate in Coronado, marking them as the first Chinese American family to do so.
The Dong family's $5 million donation to Black college students is made from the proceeds of selling their property, aiming to provide similar opportunities for education and success.
San Diego State University's Black Resource Center is set to be renamed in honor of Emma and Gus Thompson, ensuring their legacy continues.
The act of generosity comes amid a national conversation on reparations, showcasing an example of personal gratitude and community support.