The heartwarming and savory tale of Curtis Chin's first book, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir" looks at the vibrant memories of Chin's childhood as a "restaurant kid" in the bustling city of Detroit, Michigan. Join Rod Milam as he sits down with the author, exploring life in the Cass Corridor, politics, activism, and the rich tapestry of Chinese American history, serving up a dish you won't want to miss.

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00:00 Introduction
02:27 Interview
02:41 About "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir"
04:08 Cass Corridor
05:27 Family History
06:48 Lessons Learned at "Chung's Cantonese Cuisine"
08:09 Detroit's Chinese Community
08:36 Chinese Exclusion Act
09:30 Restaurant Clientele
09:57 Experience of Chinese Americans and Immigrants
13:08 A Difficult Grandmother
17:15 A Young Republican in the 1980s
18:43 The Killing of Vincent Chin
22:33 Political Transition in College
24:04 Impact of the Coronavirus
27:12 Closing Remarks

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