This workshop will focus on providing K-5 teachers an overview of Asian American children literature including poetry and short stories. Several AAPI authors will be highlighted, and ways to introduce these authors and their work in an age-appropriate way will be presented. Points of consideration on how to choose appropriate literature with respectful AAPI representation […]
The first Chinese settlement on the East Coast was in Belleville, NJ from 1870-1886. Most people, even in New Jersey, have never heard of the history of Belleville as the first Chinese settlement on the East Coast. Join educators and community leaders to learn more about this forgotten history. Co-presented by the Montclair History Center. […]
This workshop will focus on providing teachers an overview of Asian American history from the 1700-2000s and highlight Asian American contributions to immigration and citizenship laws that shape the United States. Educators will leave with a better understanding of the AAPI diaspora, narratives, and curricular points of entry, empowering them to adapt these histories into […]
This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania, or the Pacific Islands, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history, covering topics of colonization and military intervention, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will […]
The Brooklyn Public Library, in collaboration with the Lenape Center, presents a talk to introduce and discuss a new Lenape curriculum developed for PK-12 students. This curriculum aims to bring Indigenous history to life and address the often overlooked narrative of the Lenape people in New York City. The talk features key contributors to the […]
Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo, Louisiana, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry, Filipino sailors […]
The “model minority myth” is the pervasive idea that Asians are able to achieve unlimited success in the United States regardless of their status as racial minorities, thus serving as the “model” racial group. This myth becomes internalized by Asian Americans and weaponized against other communities of color. This workshop explores the functions of the […]
Did you know that there were Asian Americans who enlisted to fight in the Revolutionary War? Or that Asian Americans have a long history—over 250 years!—of engaging in solidarity and resistance in New Jersey? Explore the rich and diverse contributions of Asian Americans across the Garden State. Learn about the AAPI New Jersey Map Project […]
Legal Rights of Immigrant Students in New Jersey’s Public Schools Session with ACLU of New Jersey and the Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest for NJ Educators, Advocates, Community-Based Organizations, Multilingual Students and Families. This free information session is designed for students, parents, educators and advocates to learn more about the rights of students and […]
signed for middle and high school ELA teachers, this workshop explores how to teach Messy Roots, Laura Gao’s graphic memoir of self-discovery, cultural identity, and belonging. Created in response to rising Anti-Asian discrimination and violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, Messy Roots offers rich opportunities for discussion and critical thinking in the classroom. This session will […]