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April 28, 2022
Resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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May is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's history, culture, and society. On this page, you'll find a collection of resources and materials to help you learn more about this vibrant and diverse community. We hope these resources will inspire you to explore the rich and complex stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Join us in honoring and amplifying the voices of this important community.
Wonder Pack: AAPI Heritage Wonder Pack
Welcome to Pear Deck’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Wonder Pack! The aim of this Wonder Pack is to celebrate the history, contributions, arts, and culture of AAPIs. The possible topics are endless. For this Pack, we’re focusing on three stories: Opetaia Foa’i and the music of Moana, how Minari and Nomadland’s Chloe Zhao made history in American film, and Hokusai’s The Great Wave. As with all of our Weekly Wonders, feel free to add, delete, or edit slides to suit your own class.
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Oscar wins of Yeoh and Quan belong to Asian Americans, too
The Academy Awards has been held for 95 years. But only six people with Asian descent have won Oscars for acting.
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The first Asian American on U.S. currency
Anna May Wong pushed back against harmful stereotypes and broke new ground in the film industry.
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Honoring WWII-incarcerated Japanese Americans
Learn how the book Ireichō pays tribute to WWII-incarcerated Japanese Americans.
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WWII internment camp in Colorado becomes national park
Preserved by students, a WWII internment camp in Colorado was designated as part of the National Park System.
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How “Turning Red” tackles growing up with a cultural spin
Pixar's latest movie, "Turning Red," offers a refreshing take on puberty.
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Meet Wang Zhenyi, a trailblazer who transformed astronomy
Wang Zhenyi believed in making science and math accessible to both men and women.
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Bookstore in N.Y.’s Chinatown helping community heal
Amid rise in anti-Asian hate, Yu and Me Books is helping the community heal in New York City's Chinatown.
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Denver apologizes for anti-Chinese race riot
On April 16, 2022, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock apologized to descendants of early Chinese immigrants.
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