Producer 1990 Institute Overview What books influenced your perspective when you were in school? Did you read stories about people from a variety of backgrounds? When you immerse yourself in a good book, even if the story is about someone … Continued
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
Producer 1990 Institute Overview The clock is ticking. Earth’s average global temperature has been rising with twenty of the twenty-one hottest years occurring since 2002. Scientists believe that unless we take urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, our planet … Continued
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
Producer 1990 Institute Overview The Millennial generation is the largest in history for both China and US. They are reaching their prime working and spending years and their impact on the economy and the world is huge. This is the … Continued
Producer 1990 Institute Overview We sent a film team onto the streets of China to conduct candid interviews and find out what people think about America. Do you wonder if the way your counterparts in China think is different … Continued
Producer 1990 Institute Overview Our video series, “China in Perspective,” is designed to expose you to interesting and insightful information about contemporary China to better understand this complex and intriguing country of 1.4 billion people. This video is a primer … Continued
Producer 1990 Institute Overview Marvel’s Shang-Chi with its Asian American superhero is an important film for Asian American representation. But is this really a cultural watershed moment or more of a marketing opportunity to ensure profit for Disney’s shareholders? Could … Continued
Lesson plans on Asian American civil rights issues for grades K-12
Lesson Summary: Students will learn about the much unknown history of racism against Asian Americans, what Asian Americans have had to endure and how the current perceptions of Asian Americans have manifested. Through reflection, critical thinking and much needed discussion, … Continued
