{"id":1077,"date":"2026-04-29T14:28:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/?p=1077"},"modified":"2026-04-29T14:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:28:41","slug":"join-madelyn-postman-in-locke-for-staring-into-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/join-madelyn-postman-in-locke-for-staring-into-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Madelyn Postman in Locke for &#8220;Staring into the Sun&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_517e89e29e960f4e\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_1078\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1078\" style=\"width: 232px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Locke-lecture-Madelyn-Postman.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1078\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/join-madelyn-postman-in-locke-for-staring-into-the-sun\/2026-locke-lecture-madelyn-postman\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Locke-lecture-Madelyn-Postman.png?fit=512%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"512,663\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2026-Locke-lecture-Madelyn-Postman\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click to view flier&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Locke-lecture-Madelyn-Postman.png?fit=474%2C614&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1078\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Locke-lecture-Madelyn-Postman.png?resize=232%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book signing flier\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Locke-lecture-Madelyn-Postman.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Locke-lecture-Madelyn-Postman.png?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click to view flier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">There is perhaps no place more fitting to discuss the multi-generational journey of a Chinese American family than the historic streets of <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"139\">Locke, California<\/b>. Founded in 1915, Locke stands as a living testament to the resilience and community of Chinese immigrants in the Sacramento Delta.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">This May, the <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"14\">Locke Foundation<\/b> and the <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"39\">1882 Foundation<\/b> are proud to present an afternoon of literature, history, and community featuring author <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"144\">Madelyn Postman<\/b>.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"3\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\">About the Event: Talk Story &amp; Book Signing<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">On <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Sunday, May 31, 2026<\/b>, Madelyn Postman will take the stage for a special &#8220;Talk Story&#8221; session centered on her acclaimed book, <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"><i data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"128\">Staring into the Sun: Stories from a Chinese American Family 1895\u20132015<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">This isn&#8217;t just a standard lecture; it\u2019s an invitation to engage. The event will feature:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Talk Story Session:<\/b> Hear firsthand about the research and personal journey behind the book.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q&amp;A:<\/b> A chance to dive deeper into the historical and personal narratives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Book Signing:<\/b> Get your copy of <i data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\">Staring into the Sun<\/i> personalized by the author.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Snacks &amp; Community:<\/b> Enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow history buffs and community members.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"8\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\">The Book: Staring into the Sun<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Spanning over a century of history, Postman\u2019s work explores the intricate threads of her family\u2019s experience in America. From the late 19th century through the modern era, the book captures a raw and vital perspective on the Chinese American identity.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Accolades and Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Award-Winning Research:<\/b> The book was a <b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\">Semifinalist for the Autumn House 2023 Nonfiction Prize<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Expert Insight:<\/b> Features a poignant afterword by <b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">Robert G. Lee<\/b>, a renowned scholar of Asian American studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Century of Stories:<\/b> The narrative arc moves from <b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">1895 all the way to 2015<\/b>, offering a rare, long-form view of a family&#8217;s evolution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Event Details at a Glance<\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Date<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,0\">Sunday, May 31, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Time<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,0\">12:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Location<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,3,1,0\">Main Street, Locke, CA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Presented By<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,4,1,0\">Locke Foundation &amp; 1882 Foundation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Admission<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"15,5,1,0\">RSVP Recommended<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"16\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">How to Attend<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">Whether you are a descendant of the Delta\u2019s historic communities, a student of American history, or simply a lover of powerful memoirs, this event is not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">RSVP Today:<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">To ensure your spot (and enough snacks for everyone!), please RSVP using the QR code on the event flyer or contact the organizers directly via email:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"20\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Contact:<\/b> jamesxiao@1882foundation.org<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">We look forward to seeing you on Main Street for an afternoon of storytelling that shines a light on the past to better understand our present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is perhaps no place more fitting to discuss the multi-generational journey of a Chinese American family than the historic streets of Locke, California. Founded in 1915, Locke stands as a living testament to the resilience and community of Chinese immigrants in the Sacramento Delta. This May, the Locke Foundation and the 1882 Foundation are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/join-madelyn-postman-in-locke-for-staring-into-the-sun\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Join Madelyn Postman in Locke for &#8220;Staring into the Sun&#8221;<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9XFUK-hn","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1077"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1079,"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1077\/revisions\/1079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cacsweb.org\/foundation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}