On Thursday, March 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Newton Free Library, the Newton History Series will host "The Origins and Transformations of Chinese Communities in Boston." The talk will trace Chinese migration to the region and explore Boston Chinatown's development and present-day status. The speaker is Lisong Liu, a professor of history at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Admission is listed as free, with registration encouraged but not required. ([newtonma.gov](https://www.newtonma.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/7729/1340?utm_source=openai))
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