On display in Hillman Library now until April 30, 2026!

hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Research and University Library System

Exhibit Events:

Coming Soon!

Herstory 1 and Herstory 2, part of the traveling exhibition Herstory: The Legal History of Chinese American Women, curated by Dr. Chiu Chang (also known as Dr. Chang C. Chen, 邱彰), documents the courageous legal battles fought by Chinese American women—cases that challenged discriminatory immigration laws, fought for equal rights, and helped reshape U.S. legal history as early as 1852.

Drawing from U.S. Supreme Court rulings, state court decisions, and landmark lawsuits, Herstory reveals how Chinese American women paved the way for future generations to gain basic legal standing in the United States. Their stories, once overlooked, are now recognized as essential chapters in the broader fight for justice and equality in America.

Curator Dr. Chiu Chang is a former senator in Taiwan, an accomplished attorney, and the author of more than 70 books. What began as a personal endeavor to fill a void in the historical record has since gained international acclaim, with exhibitions held in cities around the world.

Herstory is more than a legal history. It is a testament to resilience, advocacy, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

Hillman Library is located at 3960 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Metered on-street parking is available on various streets surrounding the library. Paid parking is also available at Soldiers & Sailors Parking Garage (.2 miles from the library). Hillman is also accessible by public transportation. See the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website for planning your trip. 

Please email uls-events@pitt.edu with any questions or accessibility accommodation requests.