About Me

After a career of over 40 years as an academic psychologist, I started a new career as a public historian of Chinese American history that led to five Yin & Yang Press books and over 100 book talks about the lives of early Chinese immigrants and their families operating laundries, restaurants, and grocery stores. This blog contains more research of interest to supplement my books.

4/29/12

Update on the National Seminar, U. S. China People's Friendship Association, Washington, D. C. April 26-27

     This 2 day seminar under the leadership of National President Diana Greer was a great success with high quality presentations on a diverse range of topics relevant to the promotion of better understanding, cooperation, and respect between the peoples of the U. S. and China.
     My presentation on Chinese American history was well-received and regarded as valuable information that was relevant to the mission of USCPFA.  This meeting helped me establish some good network contacts with a broader population than I've reached thus far.
      A highlight of the event was the opportunity to visit and tour the spectacular new Chinese Embassy at their reception for USCPFA.  I presented Ambassador Zhang Yesui (top right) with a set of Yin and Yang Books, which he graciously accepted,  expressing the view that it is important that China know more about the history of Chinese in America. Without the persuasive and enthusiastic support of  Peggy Roney, President of the Southern Region (bottom left), my advocate who nominated me as a seminar speaker, I would have missed out on this wonderful seminar.

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