Book Party Event: Snake Dance of Asian American Activism

November 18, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

The Asian American Resource Workshop is holding an event for author Michael Liu’s new book: “The Snake Dance of Asian American Activism: Community, Vision, and Power“.  This event will also serve as the annual membership meeting for the Asian American Resource Workshop. (Download PDF Snake Dance Flyer)

The mission of the Asian American Resource Workshop is to work for the empowerment of the Asian Pacific American community to achieve its full participation in the U.S. society. We are a member-based organization that seeks to document the diverse Asian Pacific American histories, experiences, and social conditions. Our resource and activities are used to respond to current Asian Pacific American issues and to promote Asian Pacific American identity.

Amazon’s description:
This text reinterprets a misunderstood epoch of the Asian American experience, the Asian American movement (AAM). The authors address the AAM’s dramatic impact on the direction of Asian American political and social activity beginning in the 1960s, particularly in terms of neighborhood redevelopment, civil rights, international solidarity, and the Jesse Jackson presidential campaigns. They argue that the movement became the vehicle to bring Asian American communities into the mainstream of civil life.

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 38 Ash St. Boston, MA

If you cannot attend, but would like a signed copy of book, please contact or RSVP by Wednesday, November 19 to (617) 426-5313 or email workshop@aarw.org

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