Asian American Identity: At the Intersection of Perpetual Foreigner and Pop Culture Trendsetter

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview Who are Asian Americans? Most Americans learn about Asian American history through media and entertainment. This 1990 Institute Teachers Workshop explores Asian American identity amid a changing cultural landscape. Is our ever-changing culture shaping the way … Continued






Ping Pong Diplomacy – Can History Repeat Itself?

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview An unplanned encounter in 1971 between table tennis players from the United States and the People’s Republic of China set in motion a change in the U.S.-China relations that the political leaders from both countries desired … Continued




Plogging: Trash Runners in Shanghai

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview The opening of China after the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1976 brought rapid economic growth and increased wealth and purchasing power to its people. The rise in consumption over the years has its impact … Continued