Join C100 Chairman and Distinguished Professor Frank H. Wu and Mae Yih in a discussion about her new autobiography, “East Meets West: A Bridge to Understanding, Friendship, Trust, Peace and Prosperity Between my Mother and Adopted Countries.”

Senator Mae Yih made history in 1976 when she became the first Chinese American woman ever elected to a state legislative chamber in the United States. She would eventually serve for twenty-six years in the Oregon House of Representative and Senate.

Join C100 Chairman and Distinguished Professor Frank H. Wu and Mae Yih in a discussion about her new autobiography, “East Meets West: A Bridge to Understanding, Friendship, Trust, Peace and Prosperity Between my Mother and Adopted Countries.”

“East Meets West” is a first-person account of Yih’s remarkable journey from a childhood in war-torn China to college education in New York City, to life as a wife and mother in Albany, Oregon, to a public service career that would see her named by local Oregon newspapers as one of the “outstanding leaders of the 20th century.”

Known for her tireless efforts on behalf of her constituents, Yih never lost an election in her public service career. In “East Meets West”, Yih writes about her political philosophies and priorities, and shares behind-the-scenes legislative battles. She also details her single-handed efforts to open doors in China to Oregon businesses— efforts that helped lead China to becoming the top destination for Oregon exports.

Event registration is $15, which includes lunch and a copy of Mae Yih’s autobiography.

Register here:

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This event is co-presented by the Committee of 100 and the Museum of Chinese in America.