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.

Videos

Workshops

Lessons

RJ Circle

 

#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

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​Learn history, don't repeat it! Together, we can fight back against hate.