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Missing in History: The Asian American Journey (July 30, 2022)
This free Saturday workshop for K-12 educators features three speakers on Asian American history, including legal history and how it is taught and will include resources for teachers. It is organized by the 1990 Institute and co-sponsored by USCI.
Overview:
The workshop is 8 - 11:30 am Pacific Time
Presentations include:
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The Making of Asian Americans Lok Siu, UC Berkeley This session introduces the ethnic studies framework and how it illuminates the social and political histories of Asians who have made the U.S. their home. |
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Mapping Asian American Identity Margaret Yee, Asian Art Museum This session uses maps and works of art to spark reflection and discussion on what it means to be “Asian” and explores how Asia’s expansive, complex geography and history affect Asian Americans. |
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Asian American Legal Cases that Shaped Civil Rights for All John D. Trasviña The former dean of the University of San Francisco law school and the former executive director of Generation Citizen will discuss key legal cases in the struggle for equal rights. |
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