One of the top issues heating up the political climate is immigration. So it’s timely that a new performance piece by the Oakland Ballet, premiering this weekend is drawing on the troubling history of Angel Island.

One of the top issues heating up the political climate is immigration. So it&rsquo;s timely that a new performance piece by the Oakland Ballet, premiering this weekend is drawing on the troubling history of Angel Island.

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Oakland Ballet's New Performance Piece Tells Story of Chinese Immigrants Detained on Angel Island

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Oakland Ballet's New Performance Piece Tells Story of Chinese Immigrants Detained on Angel Island

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