Join APABA-DC for a powerful virtual fireside chat with acclaimed author, screenwriter, TV writer/producer and musician Paula Yoo, as she presents her newly released book that provides a comprehensive account of the 1992 Los Angeles uprising. Focusing on the Korean American community's experience during this watershed moment, Paula sheds light on the racial tensions, devastation, and resilience that marked an event resulting in over $1 billion in damage, 12,000 arrests, 2,400 injuries, and 63 deaths.

Paula will also discuss her award-winning book on the 1982 killing of Vincent Chin, a pivotal case in the Asian American civil rights movement. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of today’s most insightful authors as she connects these defining moments in history through her poignant and timely storytelling.

Attendance is free but registration required. A link will be sent to registered attendees closer in time to the event.

A Fireside Chat with Paula Yoo – A Decade of Reckoning: The Vincent Chin case, the Los Angeles Uprising, and Their Lasting Impact on the APA Community

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  • Wednesday Oct 23 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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