Friday, October 31, 2014

Some November Events



Mark your calendars. Dr. George Koo will join us on November 23rd at St. Jude's in Cupertino, 6:15 to discuss how President Obama can leave a lasting legacy by engaging with China. On either side of his fascinating talk, here are some other interesting events around town:



The Him Mark Lai Learning Center is proud to host the book launch of the second edition of "ISLAND: Poetry and History of Chinese Immigrants on Angel Island" at the Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny Street on November 22 from 1PM to 4PM. 
Historian and professor emerita Judy Yung and poet and playwright Genny Lim will introduce poems that written by Chinese detainees on the walls of the Angel Island Immigration Station. 
Him Mark Lai, also known as "The People's Historian," was a contributor to this important book! 
 
You will get a 20% discount on the book at this event!


Event Co-Sponsor: Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and the Chinese Historical Society of America. 

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