This workshop explores the powerful and complex legacy of Operation Babylift—one of the largest humanitarian evacuations in history—as a lens to examine war, displacement, and identity. As the Vietnam War came to a dramatic close in 1975, thousands of Vietnamese children were airlifted to the United States and other countries, raising profound questions about rescue, […]
Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall, a traveling exhibition debuting in New York City in September 2025 at Think!Chinatown's Studio. This […]
Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys: 50 Years After the Fall, a traveling exhibition debuting in New York City ifrom Nov 1, 2025 to Jan 18. […]
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, marked a turning point in American policies toward immigration, privacy, and the way South Asian Americans were perceived and treated. South Asian Americans faced an increase in hate crimes and bias-motivated incidents. Yet, they resisted and thrived. This workshop shares a few lesson plans on South Asian Americans, […]
Black history is under siege. Recent political efforts to erase America’s deep-seated legacy of racial injustice have gained ground at an alarming rate. Many narratives of Black America are now being distorted, denied, and buried. The Center for Brooklyn History and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize bring together three acclaimed writers who have powerfully illuminated […]
Current initiatives to restrict birthright citizenship would have broad implications for many American communities. Why does the US have birthright citizenship? How have immigrants and other populations shaped US citizenship, […]
Educators today face the urgent challenge of helping students navigate rampant misinformation and disinformation, alongside a broader erosion of public trust in history and journalism. This free webinar for K–12 educators, featuring panelists from Densho and the Southern Poverty Law Center, explores how teachers can equip students with the tools to evaluate digital sources, recognize […]
Explore the legacy of Wong Kim Ark and birthright citizenship in this timely talk with legal scholar Thomas Lee. $10 General Admission | Free for MOCA Members | Become a […]
Let's learn practical techniques for integrating Asian Americans & Pacific Islander stories into your curriculum! Beyond Margins: AAPI History 101 The basis for bringing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history to schools is understanding how AAPIs peopled what is now the US. From indigenous roots to colonized US nationals, as migrant laborers, immigrants, students, […]
Built in 1882, ‘Iolani Palace symbolized the center of royal life in the Kingdom of Hawai'i. It was once the home of Hawai'i's last monarchs. Today, 'Iolani Palace represents the rich history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and it continues to serve as a symbol of Hawaiian identity and sovereignty. In honor of Hawaiian History Month, […]
Densho Content Director Brian Niiya will join this panel hosted by the Santa Fe Internment Camp Descendants Group to explore and discuss the parallels between Hawai‘i Issei arrests, detentions, and internment during World War II, and how the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is being invoked today.
Open to the public, free of charge Ferries run between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Project Overview In celebration of Filipino American History Month, Kinding Sindaw brings the legendary Rinayung, the magical boat of Bantogen from the epic Darangen, to symbolically sail the Hudson River and dock at Governors Island. The daylong event highlights living […]