Then and Now: Nashville's Asian America, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities

As Nashville continues to experience tremendous growth, it has become an increasingly diverse home to different minority communities. Over the 2023-24 Academic Year, Then and Now will explore the history and impact of these communities through the scholarly work of noted historians and the personal stories of community members. The series is moderated by Dr. André L. Churchwell, Senior Advisor on Inclusion and Community Outreach at Vanderbilt University.
This is the final in a series of six panel-discussions presented by Vanderbilt University and hosted by Nashville Public Library.
Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Where: Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219
Cost: FREE and open to the Public
SPEAKERS
André L. Churchwell, Senior Advisor on Inclusion and Community Outreach, Vanderbilt University
Joseph Gutierrez, Executive Director, API Middle Tennessee
Terry Vo, Partnerships Director, API Middle Tennessee District 17 Council Member, Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Mark J. Sanchez, Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Vanderbilt University
FEATURING STORIES FROM AANHPI COMMUNITY LEADERS