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Confronting Racial Injustice: Rising Asian American Political Power

  • Jamaica Plain Historical Society PO Box 302924 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 United States (map)

Anti-Asian violence is not new. Join us for a conversation about the history of racial violence against Asian Americans, and the recent rise of political power of Asian Americans.

Panel will feature: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu; Paul Lee, former Partner, Goodwin, Procter & Hoar; Phil Nash, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; and Representative Tram Nguyen; Moderated by Margaret Woo , Northeastern University School of Law. Register to attend online

The JPHS is pleased to be a co-sponsor (along with many other local historical organizations) of the Confronting Racial Injustice series. Developed by the Northeastern University School of Law Criminal Justice Task Force, Confronting Racial Injustice is a free series hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society.