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







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