Our Heritage: APA Historical Sites in the Bay Area
South Bay First Thursdays Presents:
Our Heritage: APA Historical Sites in the Bay Area
Thursday, August 4th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
@ Yu-Ai Kai (588 North 4th Street, San Jose, Japantown)
While Asian Pacific Americans (APA) are enjoying increased visibilityfor their contributions to many sectors of society, APA history remains overlooked in our schools’ textbooks and barely exists in the American mainstream’s collective consciousness. Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of community activists, physical proof of Asian Pacific American history remains in the form of historical sites. These physical markers serve an important function in our community--they educate and remind us of the struggles and sacrifices of those who came before. They also promote re-creation and revitalization of culture and community. For the month of August, FT invites you to join an informative and enlightening discussion about Asian Pacific American historical sites in the Bay Area.
Panelists include:
Dr. Christina Fa of Locke, California (The last single remaining rural Chinese American town)
Erika Gee, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation
Dr. Rodney Lum, Chinese Historical Cultural Project
Moderator: Dr. James Lai, Santa Clara University
Recommended donations of $10, $15, or $20 with meal and $5 or $10 without a meal are suggested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Donations support refreshments, room rental, and any honoraria or fee waivers.
For more information, including an RSVP form, please visit: http://www.firstthursdays.org/index.html
Our Heritage: APA Historical Sites in the Bay Area
Thursday, August 4th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
@ Yu-Ai Kai (588 North 4th Street, San Jose, Japantown)
While Asian Pacific Americans (APA) are enjoying increased visibilityfor their contributions to many sectors of society, APA history remains overlooked in our schools’ textbooks and barely exists in the American mainstream’s collective consciousness. Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of community activists, physical proof of Asian Pacific American history remains in the form of historical sites. These physical markers serve an important function in our community--they educate and remind us of the struggles and sacrifices of those who came before. They also promote re-creation and revitalization of culture and community. For the month of August, FT invites you to join an informative and enlightening discussion about Asian Pacific American historical sites in the Bay Area.
Panelists include:
Dr. Christina Fa of Locke, California (The last single remaining rural Chinese American town)
Erika Gee, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation
Dr. Rodney Lum, Chinese Historical Cultural Project
Moderator: Dr. James Lai, Santa Clara University
Recommended donations of $10, $15, or $20 with meal and $5 or $10 without a meal are suggested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Donations support refreshments, room rental, and any honoraria or fee waivers.
For more information, including an RSVP form, please visit: http://www.firstthursdays.org/index.html
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