Book Release: Untold Civil Rights Stories: Asian Americans Speak Out for Ju

Come celebrate with us!
Host:
Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
APALC
Street:
1145 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Floor
City/Town:
Los Angeles, CA

Description

Representing over 13 million Asian Americans in the United States, Untold Civil Rights Stories is the first book created for students to learn and discuss the social struggles Asian Americans have faced both before and after September 11, 2001. Untold Civil Rights Stories is edited by APALC's President & Executive Director, Stewart Kwoh, and UCLA Asian American Studies adjunct professor, Russell C. Leong.

A list of contributing authors:
May Lee Heye
Stewart Kwoh
Irene Lee
Russell Leong
Dale Minami
Karen Narasaki
Angela Oh
Bill Ong Hing
Mary Ellen Kwoh Shu
Julie Su
Esther Taira
Casimiro Tolentino
Kent Wong
Eric Yamamoto
Readings by

Stewart Kwoh, President & Executive Director, APALC
Hon. Casimiro Tolentino, Administrative Law Judge, State of California

Praise for Untold Civil Rights Stories:

"Untold Civil Rights Stories is a social milestone and is a must-have for educators and students alike." - Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa

"Untold Civil Rights Stories is an important contribution to a broader understanding of the contemporary struggle for democratic rights." - County of Los Angeles Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

Free and open to the public.

Books will be sold; book signing available.
Space is limited - RSVP by June 10 to byau@apalc.org

Other Information

  • Guests are allowed to bring friends to this event.

Event Type

This is an open event. Anyone can join and invite others to join.