READ: Being an LGBTQ Ally CLICK HERE TO VIEW From the Human Rights Campaign: Being an LGBTQ+ Ally is designed to help build understanding and comfort. If you are new to LGBTQ+ issues, we will answer many of your questions. Or, if you have known LGBTQ+ people for years and are looking to find new…
WATCH: #GotYourBack: Students tell GLAAD what makes a good LGBT ally CLICK HERE TO VIEW GLAAD interviewed students at three colleges about what qualities in a person make them a good LGBT ally. Students offered examples of when allies helped them and provided ways for people to become better allies to the LGBT community. The…
READ: The Ghosts We Keep (Young Adult) CLICK HERE TO VIEW When Liam Cooper, a non-binary teenager, must face the world alone after his older brother Ethan is killed in a hit-and-run accident, they find themselves spending time with Ethan’s best friend, Marcus, who might be the only person who knows exactly what they’re going…
LISTEN: Can A Child Be Raised Free Of Gender Stereotypes? This Family Tried CLICK HERE TO VIEW This week on Hidden Brain, the story of a couple and the challenges they faced in trying to shield their child from gender stereotypes. And we meet their daughter, now a teenager, to hear her take on how…
WATCH: The Myth of the Gay Agenda CLICK HERE TO VIEW In a funny talk with an urgent message, LZ Granderson points out the absurdity in the idea that there's a "gay lifestyle," much less a "gay agenda." What's actually on his agenda? Being a good partner -- and being a good parent.
LISTEN: Nature, Nurture, And Our Evolving Debates About Gender CLICK HERE TO VIEW This week, we delve into debates over gender and the role of nature and nurture. Plus, we'll look at how society is pushing us beyond the traditional boundaries of those debates as we talk with Jamie Shupe, the first person in the…
PARTICIPATE: Chicago Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Kickoff & Business Expo CLICK HERE TO VIEW Come join us at the PNC Centre, 1 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL, USA for a fantastic event celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Connect with professionals, explore business opportunities, and immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience. Don't miss…
WATCH: Are You “AAPI” or “Asian American”? It's Complicated. CLICK HERE TO VIEW How many A’s in AAPI? Dolly & Adrian hear from South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander voices to explore the pros and cons of disaggregating Asian Americans as a statistical category.
READ: How One Woman's Story Led to the Creation of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month CLICK HERE TO VIEW Read the history of how the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month came to exist in the United States.
EXPERIENCE: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month CLICK HERE TO VIEW May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and…
RAD COMMUNITY EVENT: Asian Fusion Festival Huntley RAD will be wrapping up the school year with its May Community Event celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage and culture. It will be held Friday, May 3rd from 4:30-6:30 at Marlowe Middle School. Our celebration will include a performance, food, music, games, crafts, and more. This…
READ: Asian American Voices in Poetry CLICK HERE TO VIEW This collection is intended to introduce new readers to Asian American poets and to help those who are interested in learning more about these poets and their poetry. It is an ongoing project to make visible the vastness and variety of U.S. literary culture and…
READ: 25 Amazing Children’s Books Celebrating Asian Culture CLICK HERE TO VIEW Looking for ways to introduce your child to the rich tapestry of Asian American cultures? Dive into the wonderful world of Asian American children’s books! These captivating stories not only spark a love for reading but also offer a vibrant window into diverse…
WATCH: The Struggles Of Being An Asian American CLICK HERE TO VIEW In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, we wanted to close out this time with a discussion on what it means to grow up Asian American. We speak with several women who share their experiences and wisdom gained from it. Press play on…
WATCH: Sesame Street: Meet the Friends in Your Neighborhood with Ji-Young, Elmo, and Alan (K-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Join Alan, Ji-Young, and Elmo as they meet some friends and neighbors as they meet every day in their neighborhood!
LISTEN: Saving the Seeds CLICK HERE TO VIEW Why do Asian Americans have such deep relationships with fruit? Cathy goes on a quest to find the answers — starting with her friendly neighborhood fruit vendor, Cece, then spending time with friends and listeners in our extended podcast fam.
LISTEN: Southern Fried Asian - Perry Yung CLICK HERE TO VIEW Perry kicks off the podcast talking about his family moving to Texarkana, Texas to run a Chinese restaurant when he was a child (1:00). Then, he and Keith talk about how the Oscar-nominated film Minari resonated with them as Asian Americans who grew up…
WATCH: Minari CLICK HERE TO VIEW A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of…
EXPERIENCE: Chinese American Museum of Chicago CLICK HERE TO VIEW Our mission is to advance the appreciation of Chinese American culture through exhibitions, education, and research and to preserve the past, present, and future of Chinese Americans primarily in the Midwest. Open Wed: 9:30AM-2PM, Fri: 9:30AM-2PM, Sat-Sun: 10AM-5PM
READ: The Myth of Asian American Identity CLICK HERE TO VIEW New York Times Magazine: We’re the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S. But when it comes to the nation’s racial and ethnic divisions, where do we fit in?
EXPERIENCE: National Museum of Asian Art CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, are located on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Committed to preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting exemplary works of art, the Freer and Sackler house exceptional collections of Asian…
PARTICIPATE: 11 India Sites to Explore from Home CLICK HERE TO VIEW Google Arts and Culture: India is a vibrant country full of stunning architectural treasures, unforgettable scenery and a rich, colorful history waiting to be discovered. To inspire you to start exploring, here is a list of 11 incredible locations that you can discover…
WATCH: Meet the South Asian community that helped create Chicago's Little India on Devon Avenue CLICK HERE TO VIEW A 15-block stretch of Devon Avenue on the North Side has become known as Chicago's Little India, a South Asian community and commercial district that began growing in the early 1970s.
READ: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Young Adult Books CLICK HERE TO VIEW A selected list of notable fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels for young adults by and about Asian Americans, chosen by Los Angles Public Library librarians.
EXPERIENCE: Virtual Story Time CLICK HERE TO VIEW While we are physically apart, we can still share stories from all over Asia. Below is a list of storytelling videos and themed activities to bring the diverse cultures of Asia into your home or virtual classroom.
PARTICIPATE: Follow recipes from The Korean Vegan CLICK HERE TO VIEW Molinaro is a Korean American woman, born in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were both born in what is now known as North Korea. Molinaro started her blog, The Korean Vegan, in 2016, after adopting a plant-based diet. In July 2020, she started her TikTok…
WATCH: The Korean Vegan- Rainbow Jeon and My Mom's Best Story CLICK HERE TO VIEW Joanne Lee Molinaro shows you how to cook jeon while telling her mom’s best story.
WATCH: Bao CLICK HERE TO VIEW In Disney•Pixar's Bao, a Chinese mom who's sad when her grown son leaves home gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
READ: The Story Behind Bao, the Adorable Pixar Short With Oscar Hopes CLICK HERE TO VIEW At just 28, Shi is the first woman to direct a Pixar short. She was initially worried that the film would be too dark or too culturally specific for the studio. But Pixar producer Becky Neiman says that the…
LISTEN: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Playlist CLICK HERE TO VIEW In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, the Daily Sundial is highlighting five Asian American and Pacific Islander singers and music groups.
LISTEN: Music of Asian American Research Center CLICK HERE TO VIEW Every three months, MAARC will release a Spotify playlist. Some lists are based on particular moods, some commemorate certain people, and some are based on socio-historical topics.
PARTICIPATE: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month CLICK HERE TO VIEW The MWRD will host Mia Park, a multi-dimensional Korean American artist, for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month on Tuesday, May 14, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie St., Chicago. Mia’s…
PARTICIPATE: JASC: Japanese American Service Committee Online Exhibits CLICK HERE TO VIEW The JASC Legacy Center has a long history of producing physical and digital exhibits highlighting materials from the archives. While we do not currently have a facility with a dedicated gallery for physical exhibits, we offer the following digital exhibits as a way…
READ: Japanese American Relocation CLICK HERE TO VIEW From the United States Holocost Historical Museum- After the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked US forces at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, bringing the United States into World War II, fear of espionage or sabotage by people of Japanese ancestry gripped the country. In the aftermath of…
WATCH/ READ: Pritzker Signs Law Making Illinois First State to Require Asian American History Be Taught in Schools CLICK HERE TO VIEW Members of the Asian American Pacific Islander communities in the Chicago area share personal accounts of the racism and microaggressions they’ve experienced.
READ: Crazy Rich Asians Is More Than Glitz and Glamour. It’s Groundbreaking for People Like Me CLICK HERE TO VIEW TIME highlights the significance of the film “Crazy Rich Asians” has on the cultural landscape of film for the American viewing audience.
READ: Crossing Cultures: the Art of Manga in Hawai'i CLICK HERE TO VIEW The National Endowment for the Humanities presents the Hawai’i Council for the Humanities supported exhibition Crossing Cultures: the Art of Manga in Hawai’i brings together seven Hawaiian manga artists to explore the cross-cultural influences and artistic styles of Hawaiian produced manga.
WATCH: Dance of Asian America: Learning the rich culture through authentic Chinese dance CLICK HERE TO VIEW At Dance of Asian America Academy, the young dancers learn how to preserve the rich cultural heritage of China through their performances.
WATCH: Asian | How You See Me CLICK HERE TO VIEW "Chinese are not the same as Japanese, are not the same as Koreans, Filipinos, or Thai, or Indians..." We talked with people from a variety of Asian cultures about how they think the world sees them. How does the world see YOU? Do you…
WATCH: Laura Lim’s TedTalk about Asian stereotypes (6-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Asians are stereotyped everywhere, from media to school. This talk explores the overall problems that are faced from this experience, as well as helpful solutions to stop these perceptions.
WATCH: Being Asian in America - Pew Research Center CLICK HERE TO VIEW In a new Pew Research Center analysis based on 66 focus groups conducted in the fall of 2021, Asian American participants described navigating their own identity in a nation where the label “Asian” brings expectations about their origins, behavior and physical self.…
READ: Cowboys in the Tropics: A History of the Hawaiian Paniolo CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage presents one of the interesting qualities of an island is that it’s easy to weed out what is native and what has been transplanted. Such is the case with the paniolo, or…
EXPERIENCE: Care Package from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center CLICK HERE TO VIEW Care Package is a collection of creative offerings by artists, writers, and scholars who we have collaborated with in recent years. Here, you will find a range of approaches to addressing uncertainty, anxiety, and grief through vision, reflection, and healing. Most…
WATCH: ”Float” CLICK HERE TO VIEW A father discovers that his son is different from other kids in the most unusual way. To keep them both safe from judgement, Dad covers him and keeps him out of sight.
READ: ‘Float’ Director Bobby Rubio on Unconscious Bias and Pixar’s First Filipino American Character CLICK HERE TO VIEW Bobby Rubio made his directorial debut with Pixar’s animated short “Float” on Disney Plus earlier this month. “Float” broke new ground as the first Pixar work to feature a Filipino American animated character.
LISTEN: Asian Enough - Padma Lakshmi CLICK HERE TO VIEW A conversation with “Top Chef” host, model and writer Padma Lakshmi about growing up Indian American in the San Gabriel Valley, cultural appropriation vs. appreciation in food, and her new Hulu show “Taste the Nation."
READ: 11 Moments From Asian American History That You Should Know CLICK HERE TO VIEW More than 30 years after President George H.W. Bush signed a law that designated May 1990 as the first Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, much of Asian American history remains unknown to many Americans—including many Asian Americans themselves.
PARTICIPATE: Asian American Representation in Literature CLICK HERE TO VIEW You’re welcome to join in a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Please register. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation…
READ: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang CLICK HERE TO VIEW White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New…
EXPERIENCE: Anderson Japanese Gardens CLICK HERE TO VIEW Construction of Anderson Japanese Gardens began in 1978, when Rockford businessman John Anderson was inspired by a visit to the Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon. With the ongoing assistance of renowned Master Craftsman and designer Hoichi Kurisu, the Andersons’ swampy backyard along Rockford’s Spring Creek was transformed…
WATCH: Harvard Asian American Dance Troupe Presents: Horizon 2020 CLICK HERE TO VIEW The Harvard Asian American Dance Troupe is excited to present our first-ever virtual show for Fall 2020. All semester, our student dancers, choreographers, and lovely Board members have been working hard to continue learning, teaching, creating community, and eventually performing various Asian…
WATCH: Wind CLICK HERE TO VIEW Set in a world of magical realism, “Wind” sees a grandmother and her grandson trapped deep down an endless chasm, scavenging debris that surrounds…
READ: Pixar's 'Wind' honors Korean grandmother's sacrifices to get her sons to America CLICK HERE TO VIEW ABC 7 article and video about Pixar’s short film, “Wind,” and how the creator tells his family's immigration story in a harrowing and heartfelt short.
PARTICIPATE: Creating Story with Music CLICK HERE TO VIEW Students express the Balinese concept of working together to create a community by applying the kecak musical pattern of interlocking parts to "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and design their own chant using words or sounds to represent their characters.
LISTEN: AAWW Radio: New Asian American Literature CLICK HERE TO VIEW All your favorite Asian American writers reading & in conversation with each other. AAWW Radio is the podcast of the Asian American Writers' Workshop, a national nonprofit and an alternative literary arts space working at the intersection of race, migration, and social justice. We're…
READ: The Surprising History of Hawaii’s Hula Dancing (6-8) CLICK HERE TO VIEW How a sacred Hawaiian dance and music ritual was canceled, commercialized, and finally, revived.
PARTICIPATE: 12 Ways to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month CLICK HERE TO VIEW Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by exploring the history, arts, and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
WATCH: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (K-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage month from Disney Channel!
EXPERIENCE: Korean Heritage CLICK HERE TO VIEW Google Arts and Culture: Explore stories that have shaped the lives of the people of Korea.
READ: Speaking to Her People - How Rapper Ruby Ibarra Sings to and about Immigrants CLICK HERE TO VIEW While we in the United States spend July 4 celebrating American Independence, the day also marks Filipino Independence, a holiday also known as Filipino-American Friendship Day. We honor this day by telling the stories of Filipino…
WATCH: Asian Americans | PBS CLICK HERE TO VIEW Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse, and more divided while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together? Told through intimate personal stories, the…
PARTICIPATE: An Immigrant's Journey CLICK HERE TO VIEW A selected list of notable fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels for young adults by and about Asian Americans, chosen by Los Angles Public Library librarians.
PARTICIPATE: AAJC: Share your or your family’s story of immigrating as an Asian American CLICK HERE TO VIEW The overwhelming majority of Asian Americans are immigrants or the children of immigrants, and the Asian American and Pacific Islander population includes the highest proportion of immigrants of other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. Immigration…
WATCH: Zheng Chongbin on "I Look for the Sky" CLICK HERE TO VIEW The work of Zheng Chongbin, an American artist born in China and based in the Bay Area for more than three decades, has evolved from traditional figurative ink painting to a multidisciplinary practice encompassing abstract painting, installation, time-based media, and public art.…
EXPERIENCE: Asian Art Museum - Virtually Experience the Exhibits CLICK HERE TO VIEW Museum From Home: Lean into #MuseumFromHome and engage with art at a distance. See below for a list of digital experiences to bring the Asian Art Museum into your home. We hope these resources will keep your spirits up and the inspiration…
EXPERIENCE: Virtual Asian American Art Museum (VAAAM) CLICK HERE TO VIEW VAAAM is a collaborative effort in scholarship and resource and collections sharing on Asian American Art. This effort has taken several years in the making with many collaborating scholars, curators, artists, collectors, museums, and other institutions and organizations. The Terra Foundation for American Art…
PARTICIPATE: Create Your Own Illustrated Haiku (K-5) CLICK HERE TO VIEW Objective: Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of three lines (5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables) that is commonly a meditation on nature. Make an image using colorful paper and ink, and then write a haiku inspired by your creation.
READ: What is the 'bamboo ceiling'? Here's what Asian Americans want you to know CLICK HERE TO VIEW With a recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, the term "bamboo ceiling" has taken on new meaning. Historically, the term "bamboo ceiling" has been used to refer to the limitations and discrimination Asian Americans face in the…
WATCH: I Am Not Your Asian Stereotype CLICK HERE TO VIEW Bad driver. Math wizard. Model minority. In this hilarious and insightful talk, eighteen-year-old Canwen Xu shares her Asian-American story of breaking stereotypes, reaffirming stereotypes, and driving competently on her way to buy rice.
LISTEN: Shalini Govil-Pai’s (breaking) stereotypes CLICK HERE TO VIEW Shalini Govil-Pai is a tech and media executive at Google, who previously worked at Pixar on films like Toy Story and A Bug's Life. It was a great chat about her experiences coming up in a very male-dominated technical field, and the lessons learned along the…
PARTICIPATE: Stop AAPI Hate CLICK HERE TO VIEW Our communities stand united against racism. Hate against Asian American Pacific Islander communities has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can stop it.
LISTEN: Racism in the Time of Coronavirus CLICK HERE TO VIEW Hey. Paola here. In this episode, I share my experience with COVID-19 racism and conversations with Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man, They Call Us Bruce) and Devin Cabanilla (Filipino American National Historical Society, Seattle chapter) about the disturbing rise of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia. …