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Responding to Anti-Asian Racism during the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resurgence of xen​ophobia, hatred, and racism, Immigrant History Initiative has launched a new initiative to educate the public about Asian American history: #WeAreNotAVirus. We will continue to develop resources to help communities fight against hate.

So far, we've created a free facilitation guide for educators that uses a restorative justice framework to foster empathy and understanding, and an easy 1-2-3 bystander intervention graphic to empower people to speak up when they see racist incidents.

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#WeAreNotAVirus:
​Asian American History Video Series

View our videos below on Chinese Exclusion, the Justice for Vincent Chin Movement,the history of Filipinx healthcare workers, Wong Kim Ark & birthright citizenship, the Civil Rights Movement and the need for cross-racial solidarity, and APA Heritage Month! You can also watch them on Youtube in a single playlist here.
Week 1: Chinese Exclusion
Week 2: Vincent Chin
Week 3: Filipino Nurses on the Frontline
Week 4: Wong Kim Ark & Birthright Citizenship
Week 5: Civil Rights Movement & Solidarity
Week 6: Six Things that Happened in APA Heritage Month
​Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to share our videos and other content with your communities.

​Learn history, don't repeat it! Together, we can fight back against hate. 
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  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Terms of Use
  • Our Work
    • Programs & Impact
    • Asian American Leadership Program
    • Lesson Plans >
      • Grade Level
      • Time Period
      • Topic
      • Curriculum
    • Guide on Talking about Race with Kids >
      • English
      • Chinese
      • Hindi
      • Korean
      • Nepali
      • Tagalog
      • Vietnamese
    • COVID-19 Anti-Asian Racism >
      • Restorative Justice
      • Bystander Intervention
      • COVID-19 Lessons
    • Animated AAPI History Series
    • Outside Resources >
      • Asian American Studies
  • News & Events
    • Get Newsletter
  • Donate