The Starter Toolkit for Advocates
OBJECTIVES: Understand what it means to be anti-racist Challenge oneself to advocate for others Be knowledgeable of the different forms of advocacy
The Page Act (1875): What is it? Why is it important?
OBJECTIVES: Explain what the Page Act (1875) did and give reasons for its passage. Show how the Page Act set the stage for the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. Describe ways in which the Page Act affected the lives of Chinese here already and contributed to stereotypes about Asian women that have […]
The Massacre at Rock Springs, Wyoming – September 2, 1885
OBJECTIVES: Students will learn that Chinese who came to America faced discrimination in many ways that included many acts of violence. Students will be able to show that the resistance to these kinds of acts were met by resistance through the legal system and diplomatically. Students will make the connection between the prejudice shown towards […]
Through Chinatown Eyes, April 1968
Objectives Discuss the background history of DC’s Chinatown and how the Chinese came to be established in a distinct area of Washington. Describe the political and social climate in Washington, DC, and the rest of the nation in April 1968 regarding the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Explain the challenges facing the Civil […]
Tsuruja Miyazaki: A Virginia Story of Japanese American Incarceration
Objectives: Expand understanding of Japanese American incarceration during World War II using an example from Virginia’s past: that the story of incarceration was not limited to the west coast but had implications around the country. Introduce more complex elements of a story that personalize the experience of Japanese Americans and others that World War II […]
Righting Wrongs: Congress “Expresses Regret” in 2011 and 2012 for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
OBJECTIVES: Students will explore the idea that throughout our history we have promoted and implemented legislation that runs directly counter to principles in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Students will see that the Chinese Exclusion Acts represented, collectively, rights denied to Chinese and other Asians over 60 years, and not just an immigration […]
Tyrus Wong: More than Bambi
OBJECTIVES Name the main artist/creator of the illustrations used in Walt Disney’s animated film, Bambi. Explain how discrimination played a role in the lack of acknowledgement of Tyrus Wong’s contributions to Bambi. Describe how he achieved recognition for his art well beyond that as an illustrator during his long and distinguished career.
Patsy Mink: More Than Just the First Woman of Color in Congress
OBJECTIVES: Identify Patsy Mink of Hawaii as the first woman of color to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Recount important aspects of her career prior to being elected to the House of Representatives Explain her role as a legislative leader in Congress, especially in promoting equal rights and opportunities for women, advancing education programs, […]
Facts and Stereotypes: Why does data disaggregation matter for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders?
Be knowledgeable in what data disaggregation is. Students will be able to explain what data disaggregation is and provide examples of why it is important and the challenges AAPIs face due to the lack of data disaggregation.
Civilly Disobedient: The Draft Resistance of Frank Emi and the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee
OBJECTIVES: Explain how the actions of Frank Emi and the organizers of the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee were founded in recognition of their denial of Constitutional rights and protections. Demonstrate how the civil disobedience at Heart Mountain contributed to the draft resistance movement in Japanese American incarceration camps. Understand the role that Frank Emi […]