Chinese communities have called the U.S. South and Midwest home for over 150 years, but much of this history has been left out of mainstream Asian American narratives. This two-day workshop brings together scholars, students, educators, and community members to share strategies and highlight new and ongoing efforts to preserve and showcase this vital chapter of Chinese American history. A Comprehensive Approach to Sharing: This dynamic conference will include on-site paper sessions, roundtable discussions, film screenings, workshops, and community storytelling opportunities. The second day of the conference includes a day-long tour of the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi, as well as optional tours of historic Chinese Cemeteries in the South.
October 15–17, 2025 | Memphis, Tennessee
My presentation is linked below:
Dhanashree Thorat 