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Past event

Chinese American History, Asian American Experiences

DateMay 19, 2022
Event Chinese American Stories

Chinese immigrants and their descendants have helped shape the United States, but the stories of Chinese American communities are not broadly acknowledged as part of our collective history. How can we change that? 

Speakers and guests at this event included: 

  • Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, president, Mellon Foundation
  • Dr. Erika Lee, award-winning historian and advocate
  • Dr. Mae Ngai, legal and political historian, and author
  • Helen Zia, author, journalist, and activist 

This event was originally livestreamed on May 19, 2022. 

Chinese American History, Asian American Experiences

How can we give voice to the experiences of Chinese immigrants and their descendants?