In a world challenged by antisemitism, hatred and racism, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) is a beacon of memory and hope, shining light into darkness and seeking ways to promote a more humane society. To stand in solidarity with Houston’s diverse and dynamic Asian community, HMH hosts the Moving Forward: Challenging Racism Conference. During the conference sessions and presentations, we will look back at the long history of Asian America and then ask, “What Next?” How do we move forward together, beyond racism, to a society that fosters equality and social justice for all?
This conference is free to attend, but registration is required. Attendees will receive a copy of Paula Yoo’s book, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement.
Please note: In consideration of the health and safety of our event guests and museum staff, HMH will require all event guests to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (including a booster shot) by presenting a vaccination card/photo or a negative test within the last 72 hours of event. Face masks are required for all guests ages 2 and up. Complimentary masks are available at the Security desk.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER | LOCATION |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Welcoming Reception | Moral Choices Hall | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Opening Session - Welcome and Introductions | Conference Co-Chairs Dr. Peter Chang and Nancy Li-Tarim | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 10:30 a.m. – Noon | Locally and Nationally: Where We Have Been, Where Are We Today? | David Inoue (JACL) and Charles Foster (Foster, LLP) – Moderated by HMH Board Chair Carl Josehart | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| Noon – 1:00 p.m. | LUNCH | Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston | Moral Choices Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | Asian American Contributions to Houston | Dr. Anne S. Chao – Introduced by Nancy Li-Tarim | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Workshop – Increasing Community and Civic Engagement | TX State Representative Gene Wu, Gordon Quan (Quan Law Group), Theresa Chang (UH System) – Moderated by Gary Nakamura (JACL) | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | BREAK | Moral Choices Hall | |
| 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Screening of Our America: Asian Voices and Keynote Discussion with David Ono | David Ono (KABC, Los Angeles) and Miya Shay (KTRK, Houston) | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Dr. Mary Lee Webeck | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER | LOCATION |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Morning Refreshments | Moral Choices Hall | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Putting a Stop to Hate | Abbie Kamin, City Council Member, Assistant Chief Ban Tien (HPD), Dena Marks (ADL) – Moderated by Al Tribble | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 11:00 a.m. – Noon | From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement | Paula Yoo | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| Noon – 12:45 p.m. | LUNCH | Moral Choices Hall | |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Scientists and Society: Vocation and Advocation | Professor Paul Chu (UH) and Donna Cole (Cole Chemical) with Moderator Dr. Kelly J. Zúñiga, HMH CEO | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Building Coalitions in Our Community | Rabbi David A. Lyon, Reverend Seido Francavilla, Pastor Mia Wright – Moderated by Reverend Gregory Han | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Law and Justice | Daniel Hu (Dept. Of Justice), Jan Miller and Dodie Kasper (Law Related Education, State Bar of Texas), Dr. Beverly Nolan (Education Specialist, HMH Board of Advisors) | HMH Classroom 1 & 2 |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Workshop - Vincent Chin's Legacy | Paula Yoo | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Recognizing Bias, Bystander Intervention and Situational Awareness | Megan Sham and Nguyen Lee | HMH Classroom 1 & 2 |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | BREAK | Moral Choices Hall | |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Moving Forward – Closing Lecture & Interactions | Daniel Hu (Dept. Of Justice), A.B. Cruz III (NAPABA), Y. Ping Sun (Asia Society Texas Board Chair) and David Gerger (Attorney) | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
| 5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks | HMH CEO Dr. Kelly J. Zúñiga | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater |
