The Mark Twain House & Museum, Truths in Our Time
May 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
May 22 • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Part of our Truths in Our Time Series
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain
Acclaimed writer Michael Luo presents a sweeping history of Chinese immigration, racial violence, and the fight for belonging in America. Drawing from extensive archival research, Chinese-language sources, and interviews with descendants, Luo uncovers the origins of anti-Asian hate and the creation of the modern immigration system. This essential history places Chinese American experiences at the center of the nation’s ongoing struggle with race, democracy, and immigration.
Books are available for purchase on-site and online.
The Truths in Our Time Series explores the role of non-fiction in illuminating societal challenges, this series reflects Twain’s legacy of using literature to provoke critical discussions and foster social change.
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About the Author:
Michael Luo is an executive editor at The New Yorker and writes regularly for the magazine on politics, religion, and Asian American issues. Before joining the magazine in 2016, he spent thirteen years at The New York Times as a national correspondent, metro reporter, and investigative reporter and editor. He is a recipient of a George Polk Award and a Livingston Award for Young Journalists. He is a second-generation Chinese American and lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
About the Moderator:
Karen Li Miller is a Lecturer in American Studies in the Graduate Program at Trinity College. She is also the Research Historian at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, where she served as the lead exhibit developer for Journeys 旅途: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission.
