Eric Kohn and Frances Hui present, "The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom" in the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public. The workshop format includes a 40-minute presentation followed by audience Q&A. After the presentation, light food and refreshments will be served in the Challey School of Music Atrium.

Who are Eric Kohn and Frances Hui?

Eric Kohn is the Director of Marketing & Communications at the Acton Institute. He is a producer of the award-winning film The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom, the newest documentary feature from the Acton Institute, released in 2022. He’s also the executive producer of Acton's podcast network where he hosts the weekly roundtable podcast, Acton Unwind, and is a part-time host of Acton Line, Acton's weekly interview podcast.

Frances Hui is the first public activist from Hong Kong to receive political asylum in the U.S. At the early age of 14, Hui started her involvement in Hong Kong's social movements. She was a former standing committee member of Scholarism and a campaigner for multiple pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong. Previously a journalist, Hui’s column "I am from Hong Kong, not China" in April 2019 was a widespread piece across the globe that spoke to the foundation of the 2019-2020 pro-democracy movement later on. Currently based in the U.S., Hui continues her advocacy in Washington at the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation as the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator which advocates for Hong Kong on the international agenda. She also heads the organization, We The Hongkongers, dedicated to promoting and strengthening the culture and identity of Hongkongers abroad.

What is the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop?

The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites internationally-renowned scholars and speakers from across the country to present research and engage in discussion with the NDSU community. The series focuses on solutions and policies that contribute to opportunity, innovation, and individual and societal flourishing. The workshop is available as a one-credit course (BUSN 491/690) for undergraduate and graduate students. You do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these events.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can register on Zoom at: https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w-CRUX63RUOlyZSfs7lUGg