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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Sunday, 5/2/2021
11:00 - 12:00

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Inspired by a 100-year-old photograph in the belongings of his great Uncle Kim, author Dr. Russell Low shares his story of his decades-long search to find the stories behind the photograph.  

Low shares the story of Ah Ying and Chinese American history through the building of the Transcontinental Railroad to the devastating effects of the Chinese Exclusion Act and subsequent slave trafficking of young Chinese women. A story rooted in a strong, resilient protagonist, this story encourages everyone to explore their roots and celebrates what makes us uniquely American​.

YouTube Live

Connect with Dr. Russell Low - Website 

Author Readings & Lectures

Engage with your favorite writers and discover your next read through the Library's programs.

Chinese American Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Chinese American community.

AAPI Interest

Celebrate and honor the diverse histories and cultures from Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

ATTENDING PROGRAMS

Questions about the program or problems registering? Contact sfplcpp@sfpl.org. For accommodations (such as ASL interpretation or captioning), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 72 hours in advance will help ensure availability.