Asian Americans
The history of identity, contributions, and challenges experienced by Asian Americans.
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Asians Were America’s First “Undocumented Immigrants”
The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act made Asians the nation’s first “undocumented immigrants.”
The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act made Asians the nation’s first “undocumented immigrants.”
‘They Liked to Pit the Mexicans Against the Filipinos’
After Filipino farmworkers walked off the grape fields, Mexican workers joined them.
After Filipino farmworkers walked off the grape fields, Mexican workers joined them.
"It Reminds Me I Have a Legacy To Live Up To"
Annie Tan uncovers a dark moment in her family's history.
Annie Tan uncovers a dark moment in her family's history.
‘I Was Trying to Figure out Who I Was’
Laureen Chew grew up sheltered in Chinatown. The SF State strike changed her forever.
Laureen Chew grew up sheltered in Chinatown. The SF State strike changed her forever.
A Louisiana Family Discovers Their South Asian Roots
In segregated America, Indian immigrants found home and family in communities of color.
In segregated America, Indian immigrants found home and family in communities of color.
The Astonishing Story of the Men Who Built the Railroad
Chinese immigrants who built the railroad were erased from history, but not forgotten.
Chinese immigrants who built the railroad were erased from history, but not forgotten.
Satsuki Ina Was Born American but Looked Like the Enemy
For Satsuki Ina, the question of loyalty began when she was born behind barbed wire.
For Satsuki Ina, the question of loyalty began when she was born behind barbed wire.
‘If You Were in That Circle, You Are Going to Be Arrested’
In 1968 San Francisco State students mounted the longest campus strike in US history.
In 1968 San Francisco State students mounted the longest campus strike in US history.
Learning Their Asian American Roots at San Quentin Prison
The Roots Program brings Asian American history to San Quentin prison.
The Roots Program brings Asian American history to San Quentin prison.
Tereza Lee Was the Inspiration for the Dream Act
Tereza Lee went from undocumented and afraid to DREAM Act immigrant activist.
Tereza Lee went from undocumented and afraid to DREAM Act immigrant activist.
Asian Immigrants Helped Build the Silicon Valley
Asian American entrepreneurs like Jerry Yang helped build Silicon Valley into a powerhouse
Asian American entrepreneurs like Jerry Yang helped build Silicon Valley into a powerhouse
Hari Kondabolu Recalls the Perilous Days After 9/11
After 9/11 Hari Kondabolu was treated like a foreigner in his own country.
After 9/11 Hari Kondabolu was treated like a foreigner in his own country.
He Fought in Vietnam, but He Had the Face of the Enemy
Mike Nakayama was an American GI, but he was still seen as the enemy.
Mike Nakayama was an American GI, but he was still seen as the enemy.
‘We Farmworkers Should Have an Organization of Our Own’
The oft forgotten history of Filipino farmworkers who launched the 1965 grape strike.
The oft forgotten history of Filipino farmworkers who launched the 1965 grape strike.
Patsy Mink: The First Woman of Color in the U.S. Congress
Patsy Mink, the first woman of color in Congress, paved the way for generations.
Patsy Mink, the first woman of color in Congress, paved the way for generations.
For Susan Ahn, WWII Was a Fight for America and Korea
For Korean Americans like Susan Ahn, WWII was a fight to defend both the U.S. and Korea.
For Korean Americans like Susan Ahn, WWII was a fight to defend both the U.S. and Korea.