Memory, Experience & Imagination in Works of Lao & Hmong American Authors
Monday, May 2, 6:30-8 p.m. ET
Writers Kao Kalia Yang, Bryan Thao Worra and Thavisouk Phrasavath discuss their work and include the audience into their conversation. The program presents a critical but engaging exploration of the role of memory, experience and imagination in each author's writings against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and its aftermath, global migration, refugees, the diaspora, and life in America.
International recording artist Herb Ohta, Jr., is one of today's most prolific `ukulele masters. Influenced by Jazz, R&B, Latin and Brazilian music, as well as traditional Hawaiian sounds, he puts his stamp on Hawaiian music by pushing the limits of tone and technique on this beautiful instrument.
Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress
Wednesday, May 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, Judy Tzu-Chun Wu and Gwendolyn Mink join us to discuss their new biography of Rep. Patsy Takemoto Mink, "Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress." The book provides vivid details of how trailblazer Patsy Mink changed the future of American politics.
This orientation is designed to give a basic overview of Congress.gov. While the focus of the session will be searching legislation and the Congressional member information attached to the legislation, the new features of Congress.gov will be highlighted.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to enter the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building and experience the exhibition, each visitor must apply for and receive one of a limited number of free timed entry passes. For information on reserving tickets, visit loc.gov/visit, where visitors can review "Know Before You Go" guidelines and reserve their free passes.
This email was sent to ozgur18.asdasd@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000
