Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America

Date

April 13, 2026

Time

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location

The World Room
Columbia Journalism School (2950 Broadway)

Join the Asian American Initiative for a book reading by Michael Luo in conversation with Kat Chow, with welcoming remarks by Qin Gao, Acting Director of the Asian American Initiative. Register here. 

5:00pm Check-in

5:30pm Program Begins

6:45pm Reception

The Asian American Initiative at Columbia University is focused on making the experiences of Asian Americans central to our understanding of America. The goals of the initiative are to use evidenced-based research to drive change in our public narratives, and to forge a greater sense of belonging and pride for and among Asian Americans.