STRANGERS IN THE LAND: EXCLUSION, BELONGING, AND THE EPIC STORY OF THE CHINESE IN AMERICA (Virtual)

About the Show

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.

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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.