Philip Vera Cruz

    Producer 1990 Institute Overview Philip Vera Cruz (1904-1994) was an Asian American labor pioneer and a leader of the historic 1965 Delano Grape Strike .. He raised support for the strike which garnered national and international attention. He … Continued


Asian American Identity: Immigration History and Transgenerational Impact

Funding of this workshop provided in part by The Henry Luce Foundation Producer 1990 Institute Overview This workshop offers educators an in-depth exploration of Asian American identity through the lens of immigration history and its transgenerational impact on culture, values, … Continued


U.S.-China Relations: Untangling Campaign Rhetoric and Understanding Policy

Funding of this workshop provided by The Henry Luce Foundation Producer 1990 Institute Overview With U.S. elections looming, political campaigns have and continue to portray China in an unfavorable light, undermining decades-long efforts to build constructive bilateral relations, which has … Continued


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


Media Narratives – Evaluating U.S.-China Headlines

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview In our interconnected world, the significance of information flow and ethical journalism is paramount in influencing the way the public perceives the news. In recent years, and especially at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, at … Continued



Beyond the Tiles: Making Connections Through Mahjong

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview Mahjong holds different meanings to different people. Originating in China in the mid-to late-1800s, the iconic tile game of mahjong has retained its popularity, captivating the interest of over 600 million people around the world. Since … Continued


Asian American Trailblazers in Civil Rights

Producer 1990 Institute  Overview By 2025, a majority of states will have requirements in place for ethnic studies and/or Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) studies to be taught in schools. This in-person Teachers Workshop highlighted Asian American pioneers and … Continued