# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk : Rockin’ The Boat - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk on "Rockin’ The Boat : Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian movement"About this EventROCKIN' THE BOAT is a photographic journey into the Asian American Movement from 1969 to 1974 by photojournalist Mary Uyematsu Kao. Never-before seen photographs help tell the story of the beginnings of Asian America , Southern California Japanese American youth organizations and multigenerational community activism coast to coast. Personal stories from the photographed participants narrate the movement in an over 350 black and white photo collectionBorn in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena, Mary Uyematsu Kao attended UCLA during the struggle to establish Asian American Studies on campus. Kao worked for 30 years at AASC before retiring in 2018 and she is known for her graphic design work for AASC Press publications, especially Amerasia Journal. Recognized for her role as an activist as well as a photographer documenting Asian American community events in southern California and beyond.Sponsored by: J-SEI and Easwind Books Free Event Wheelchair accessible https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cc958c70-c151-11f0-a910-95791c534b8f-rimg-w968-h740-dc625857-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ccd41c10-c151-11f0-a572-671c7f3c2484-rimg-w562-h740-dca8765f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/emeryville/author-and-photographer-mary-uyematsu-kao-book-talk-rockin’-the-boat/100001968268498062 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Emeryville - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: J-Sei - **lat**: 37.8478051 - **long**: -122.2901646 - **full address**: J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk : Rockin’ The Boat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b0b0618b3cbfc80ee537760ecc89c43207aa2add56cf215a6d6bbfdfaea49dd1-rimg-w578-h365-dca5a6a9-gmir.jpg?v=1763232459 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk : Rockin’ The Boat being held? - **A:** Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk : Rockin’ The Boat takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk : Rockin’ The Boat? - **A:** Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk : Rockin’ The Boat is organized by Eastwind Books of Berkeley. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author and Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao Book Talk : Rockin’ The Boat is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Emeryville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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