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Breaking Through
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At the turn of the new millennium, the U.S becomes more diverse, yet more divided.
Generation Rising
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During a time of war, a young generation fights for equality and claim a new identity.
Asian Americans Preview
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The history of identity, contributions, and challenges experienced by Asian Americans.
Asians Were America’s First “Undocumented Immigrants”
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The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act made Asians the nation’s first “undocumented immigrants.”
A Louisiana Family Discovers Their South Asian Roots
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In segregated America, Indian immigrants found home and family in communities of color.
Satsuki Ina Was Born American but Looked Like the Enemy
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For Satsuki Ina, the question of loyalty began when she was born behind barbed wire.
For Susan Ahn, WWII Was a Fight for America and Korea
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For Korean Americans like Susan Ahn, WWII was a fight to defend both the U.S. and Korea.
Tereza Lee Was the Inspiration for the Dream Act
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Tereza Lee went from undocumented and afraid to DREAM Act immigrant activist.
He Fought in Vietnam, but He Had the Face of the Enemy
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Mike Nakayama was an American GI, but he was still seen as the enemy.
Learning Their Asian American Roots at San Quentin Prison
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The Roots Program brings Asian American history to San Quentin prison.
Hari Kondabolu Recalls the Perilous Days After 9/11
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After 9/11 Hari Kondabolu was treated like a foreigner in his own country.
‘They Liked to Pit the Mexicans Against the Filipinos’
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After Filipino farmworkers walked off the grape fields, Mexican workers joined them.
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