From the outset of the pandemic, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have particularly been vulnerable to scapegoating, xenophobia, and violence. This volatility is not new, and in fact, follows an old pattern of racism and exclusion. Unknown to many, people of Asians descent have a legacy of resistance and activism in America. Today, more than 23 million Americans can trace their ancestry to countries in Asia or the Indian sub-continent. Over 6 million live in California alone; in some cities in our state, more than 25% of the population is Asian American.  And yet their experiences and history are rarely taught in public schools. Without an integration of Asian American narratives, students’ understanding of American history and current events is incomplete.

This three-day online institute, hosted by the CHSSP Statewide Office and sponsored by the Teaching with Primary Sources program from the Library of Congress, will explore the history of anti-Asian racism in the United States, as well as Asian American activism and resistance. Register below for more learning and sharing with scholars and teachers. We will meet online daily from 9am-12pm. For questions, contact the CHSSP at tntran@ucdavis.edu. 

Please note:  registration is limited, but is currently available here.

Additional AAPI programs and resources from the CHSSP:

• Teaching Blog:  Teach Asian American and Pacific Islander History
• Current Context:  Anti-Asian Racism in U.S. History (overview essay, timeline, and primary source activity)
• Webinar:  ​Perspectives on Anti-Asian Racism in American History: What can political cartoons teach us about race relations at pivotal moments in U.S. history? (May 19, 2021)