Article about anti-Asian violence in wake of the 2020-2021 covid-19 pandemic.
Teaching Asian American Literature. A talk by Tara Finkle, professor of English at University of Oregon.
Short article about barriers that Japanese college students have to enrolling in American universities, and strategies that may help.
A history of Nepali migration to the United States, including information about average income levels as compared to other Asian immigrant groups and maps showing distribution. Until 1950, Nepal had very little contact with other nations and the outside world. The caste system in Nepal is explained as well.
An article on Korean American parenting, education, and mental health.
A study done by four Korean American mother-educator-researchers, who worked in early childhood education and currently work at universities, about the minoritization, marginalization, and microaggressions that Korean American children often face, and describes their method of using Suda, a type of Korean chattering that focuses on deep connection, as an antidote and cultural practice.
An article that makes some helpful distinctions between the needs/experiences of Asian Americans, and the specific needs/experiences of Pacific Islanders.
Lesson plan and resources for teaching AAPI history and immigration at the 3rd-5th grade level.
An excellent set of lesson plans related to early south Asian immigration. There are lots of other lesson plans and curriculum materials on the main site as well.
Why Are the Asian-American Kids Silent in Class? --An article by a Japanese American writing teacher and teacher educator who discusses the cultural history and other factors that may contribute to some Asian American students not participating easily in class discussions -- includes a list of good recommendations for teachers.
Cultural Conflicts -- a section of a book about Hmong culture that details some of the ways in which Hmong Americans experience cultural conflict here in the U.S.
Cupping -- an article about this Asian medical practice, commonly used by traditional Southeast Asian cultural groups, is also sometimes referred to as coining or spooning, depending on the object used. The object is often heated then is rubbed against the skin to generate blood flow and related activity as an act of addressing certain ailments. This practice, which leaves the skin looking bruised, has sometimes been mistaken by teachers as a sign of abuse.
A Group of Youth Perform on the Qeej -- another video of qeej playing.
Asian American History Websites -- an excellent set of links to other sites.
Ancestors in the Americas -- A Public Broadcasting Service series exploring the history and legacy of Asians in the Americas -- some great resources, including primary documents.
Asian-Nation -- information about the historical, political, demographic, and cultural issues that make up today's diverse Asian American community.
VietGATE -- gateway to the online Vietnamese community.
Refugees and Immigrants: The Southeast Asian Experience as Depicted in Recent American Children's Books -- a good review and discussion of how select children's books present the the Southeast Asian immigrant experience.
A Performance on the Qeej -- a YouTube clip of a man playing the Qeej, a central traditional instrument in Hmong and some other Southeast Asian cultures.
A Qeej Performance with Drums -- a powerful and creative sound and performance.
Hmong Find Ways to Keep Traditional Music Alive -- a radio segment about traditional music in the Hmong culture and how younger generations of Hmong are finding new ways to keep this music alive.
Speaking Musically: An Introduction to Traditional Hmong Music -- a video introduction to traditional Hmong music.
Voices from the Gaps -- a great website about "women writers of color" -- good bios and links.
Language Matters: Strengthening Asian and Pacific Islander Language Education at Berkeley -- This two hour video is a resource for educators in higher education.