Join the Chinese American Museum for “Commemorating the Murder of Vincent Chin” on Monday, June 23, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the El Pueblo Historic Monument. This annual gathering honors the life and legacy of Vincent Chin, whose senseless murder in 1982 became a pivotal moment that galvanized the Asian American civil rights movement.
The evening will feature:
– Remarks from distinguished guest speakers as of June 6th, including LA County Commission of Human Relations Executive Director, Robin Toma, Poet, Professor of Asian American Studies and Community Activist, Michelle Myers, Professor of Asian American History at East Los Angeles College, Aki Maehara, and Friends of the Chinese American Museum Board Chair, Dr. Gay Yuen.
– A solemn candlelight vigil in remembrance of Vincent Chin
– Spoken word performances honoring Vincent Chin and others impacted by racial injustice. Performing artists include arianna lady basco, jason chu, MADIMA, MaJik, Ashley C. Lanuza, and Taz Ahmed.
More than four decades later, Vincent Chin’s story continues to serve as an urgent call to confront racism, violence, and injustice in all forms. His legacy reminds us that the struggle for equity and inclusion is ongoing.
This event is free and open to the public—no RSVP is required.
This event is part of CAM’s ongoing series, Advancing Equality: Conversations on Civil Rights Protections, co-presented by the Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past initiative, as part of their National Conversation on Race series.
Visit our website to learn more about the tragic murder of Vincent Chin.
