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Elected American: An Afternoon with Lily Qi
A Conversation about Immigration, Identity and Democracy
Join us for a Book Talk with Lily Qi, Maryland State Delegate and author of Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:30 pm at Barnes & Noble at the Dublin Sun Center.
The conversation will be moderated by Angela An, 10TV/WBNS news anchor and eight-time Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist. Together, Angela and Lily will explore Lily’s inspiring journey from graduate studies at Ohio University to becoming the first person born in China elected to the Maryland House of Delegates.
The book talk will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
Hosted by the Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO) and the Ohio Chinese American Association (OCAA) in collaboration with Barnes & Noble, this event is free and open to the public.
Free books for the first 10 attendees who RSVP and arrive at the event, courtesy of AACO.
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble at the Dublin Sun Center
3708 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH
RSVP: https://bit.ly/LilyQi1018
Barnes & Noble event page: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062223373-0
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeTDpR9Nhkh/?dlrf=MXFkMjdzaHM1ZDUwcA==
For questions and sponsorship opportunities, please contact aaco@aacohio.org.
Vincent Wang | 2025 Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame Inductee
Vincent Wang | 2025 Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame Inductee
Vincent Wang stands as a powerful voice for justice, equality, and inclusion. Through his leadership in the Ohio Chinese American Association, the Asian American Coalition of Ohio, and the APA Justice Task Force, he has worked tirelessly to unite and uplift Asian American and Pacific Islander communities—ensuring that their voices are heard and their stories are seen across Ohio and throughout the nation.
Mr. Wang co-founded the Ohio Chinese American Association after a statewide rally held in solidarity with more than forty cities protesting the unjust prosecution of a Chinese American police officer. He was one of the leaders in the fight to clear the name of a Chinese American scientist in Ohio who was wrongfully accused of espionage, helping to secure the largest settlement in U.S. Department of Commerce history.
Working hand in hand with civil rights organizations, community leaders and public officials, Mr. Wang helped bring an end to the federal “China Initiative,” which had unfairly targeted Asian Americans, undermined academic freedom, and hindered open scientific exchange.
Through his vision, courage, and compassion, Vincent Wang has strengthened democracy, inspired civic participation, and advanced the timeless cause of equal rights for all.
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