Keynote by Thi Bui, author and artist of the graphic memoir "The Best We Could Do". Introduction by President Dr. Elsa Nunez, Eastern Connecticut State University Moderated by Dr. Jason O. Chang, Associate Professor of History and Asian American Studies, Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute, University of Connecticut Welcome to our Keynote address by Thi Bui, author of the award winning graphic memoir, The Best We Could Do, sponsored, in part, by the award from the NEA Big Read. The NEA Big Read —a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience. Showcasing a diverse range of themes, voices, and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire meaningful conversations, artistic responses, and new discoveries and connections in each community. Thanks to the generous co-sponsorship of the following organizations: Asian American Cultural Center, UConn. Asian and Asian American Studies Institute, UConn. Bloomfield Public Library, Bloomfield, CT New Haven Public Library The David T. Langrock Foundation The New Alliance Foundation CT Humanities Council. The National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe on YouTube!