Asian Focus Blog

Stories of Asian heritage in North Carolina

History, profiles and reflections that celebrate the people, places and moments shaping the Asian-American experience across our state.

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The Asian Focus blog gathers the stories behind the fastest-growing community in North Carolina. From the history that brought the first Asian residents to our state to the people building its future today, these are the narratives we love to tell — rooted in heritage, open to all.

August 29, 2024 · 2 min read

Chang and Eng Bunker: The First Asian Residents of North Carolina

If you've noticed more Asian faces lately, it's because Asian-Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group in North Carolina — and much of that history begins with two brothers who settled near Mt. Airy in 1839.

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