Panel Discussion: Intersectionality in American Democracy

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring Curtis Chin, acclaimed author of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” and director of “Dear Corky.” Chin will open the evening by sharing his unique experiences of growing up in 1980s Detroit around Chung’s, his family’s Chinese restaurant. His fascinating memoir explores how race, identity, class and sexual orientation intersect within American democratic experiences. 

Following Curtis Chin’s presentation, a panel discussion will be joined by the following Syracuse University scholars: 

• Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology and director of Asian/Asian American Studies (moderator) 

• Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science and director of the Campbell Institute of Public Affairs 

• Norman Kutcher, professor of history 

• Kira Reed, associate professor of management 

This event is organized by Asian/Asian American Studies, Maxwell Staff of Color, and LGBTQ+ Resource Center.   

This event is free and open to the public. To participate in this event, please register today! 

Questions about accommodations and information on dietary needs should be directed to Stephanie Williams, sdwillia@syr.edu, academic operations specialist, Maxwell Dean’s Office.

The following schools/departments/centers/programs are co-sponsors: Maxwell Dean’s Office; Office of Diversity and Inclusion; College of Arts and Sciences; School of Architecture; School of Education; College of Law; Whitman School of Management; The Graduate School; Humanities Center; Lender Center for Social Justice; Department of Anthropology; Department of Economics; Department of English; Department of Geography; Department of History; Department of Sociology; Campbell Public Affairs Institute; China Studies Program; Citizenship and Civic Engagement; East China Program; International Relations; Jewish Studies Program; LGBT Studies Program; Maxwell Executive Education; Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration; Women's and Gender Studies.