Lesson & Video Topics
A growing educational library on Asian American history, immigrant belonging, identity, and student-led civic learning.
The curriculum
10 lessons from the 1800s to today
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Early Immigration and Exclusion (1800s)
Introduces early Asian immigration to the United States, labor contributions, anti-Asian sentiment, and the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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Japanese American Internment (1940s)
Explores the causes, conditions, and long-term effects of Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
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Post-War Immigration and Model Minority Myth (1950s-1960s)
Examines post-war immigration patterns, the emergence of the model minority stereotype, and its effects on Asian American communities.
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Asian American Activism (1960s-1970s)
Highlights Asian American activism, coalition building, demands for ethnic studies, and advocacy for social justice.
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Southeast Asian Refugees (1970s-1980s)
Introduces Southeast Asian refugee experiences, resettlement challenges, community contributions, and the struggles refugees faced after resettlement.
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Immigration Reform and Diversity (1980s-1990s)
Explores immigration reform policies, the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, and growing diversity within Asian American communities.
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Asian Americans in Popular Culture (1990s-2000s)
Looks at Asian American representation in popular culture and how creators, actors, and media portrayals shaped public perception.
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Asian American Identity and Intersectionality (2000s-2010s)
Explores how race, gender, sexuality, class, activism, and globalization shape Asian American identity and experience.
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Anti-Asian Racism (2020-2021)
Examines the rise in anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic, historical patterns of scapegoating, and community responses.
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Moving Forward (Present and Future)
Discusses current activism, allyship, coalition building, representation, and steps students can take to support Asian American communities.