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Historic Change: Anna May Wong (Zoom)

Tue, May 14 2024
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Branch
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For adults

 

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Dr. Annette Bochenek
Virtual Event

 

Anna May Wong was a woman of many firsts; from becoming the first Asian American actress of international fame to becoming the first Asian American to be depicted on U.S. currency. Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek to learn about the life and career of this trailblazer. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Participants will be emailed a Zoom access code 15 minutes before the start of the program, so please include your email in the registration. Please note: You must sign into the room prior to the start of the program. Admittance to the classroom will close five minutes after the program's start time. Space is limited.

 

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