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At the turn of the new millennium, the U.S becomes more diverse, yet more divided.
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During a time of war, a young generation fights for equality and claim a new identity.
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The history of identity, contributions, and challenges experienced by Asian Americans.
"Memories to Light" brings to life the experiences of Asian American communities across the country that spans through six decades, from the 1920s through the 1980s. Watch the past come to life.
People pass micro-aggressions off as comedy or even just natural curiosity, but those who have experienced micro-aggressions can give you a more nuanced way of understanding how damaging these offhanded statements or actions can be.
Discover the story of Asian Americans through this five-part series spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations and cultural innovation. Here's what to expect in each episode.
Asian Americans have been historically misrepresented as a monolithic group, but within this broad category lies a wealth of divergence in perspectives, history and culture.
The 442nd Regiment comprised second-generation soldiers fighting for the liberation of Europe from Nazism. Ironically, while helping free those in Europe, their relatives were incarcerated in camps across the U.S.
People of Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese origin make up the largest Asian groups in the U.S., but growing communities of Bhutanese, Nepali, Burmese, Malaysians and Sri Lankans have contributed to the astonishing growth of Asians in America. We talk to them about the struggles and successes of navigating an unfamiliar country.
Meet four cultural organizations and collectives preserving their unique South Asian American histories while contributing to a new American nation.
Asian Americans have been part of building this nation for a while now. Here is a collection of snapshots of everyday life for Asian Americans across the decades, from the 1800s to the new millennium.
This May, PBS presents “Asian Americans,” an ambitious five-part series that covers 150 years of Asian American history. Here are some of the few compelling things I’ve picked up on while watching.
