A few years ago, while researching story about Ah Fat who was the only Chinese left in Bellingham after 1885 Bellingham expulsion. I came across a newspaper article titled The Last Chinaman. During that search, I unexpectedly discovered a song inspired by the story. I was pleasantly surprised that someone had turned this forgotten piece of history into music, and even more intrigued when I realized the lyrics included details about Ah Fat that I had never encountered before. I soon learned that the song had been written by Linda Allen, a folk singer and songwriter known for preserving historical … Continue reading The Arch of Healing and Reconciliation in Bellingham