More than a century ago, rioters smashed windows and destroyed the shops and homes of Asian Canadians in Vancouver.
The anti-Asian riot of 1907 involved a mob of about 9,000 people, according to Canadian Encyclopedia, and lasted two days and nights.
Now, a new book examines the 1907 anti-Asian violence in Vancouver and aims to provide context for the current wave of anti-Asian prejudice.
White Riot is based on an immersive, self-guided walking tour created in 2019 by Henry Tsang, who teaches at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Henry Tsang’s new book is based on a digital walking tour he created that depicts Vancouver’s 1907 anti-Asian race riot. (Rafferty Baker/CBC)
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