Since the 19th century, Chinese immigrants and their descendants have helped shape the United States, but the stories of Chinese American communities are not broadly acknowledged as part of our collective history. How can we change that?

This recording from a recent livestream features Dr. Erika Lee (award-winning historian and advocate); Dr. Mae Ngai (legal and political historian, and author); and Helen Zia (author, journalist, and activist) in conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Alexander (President of the Mellon Foundation).

Originally streamed on May 19, 2022.