There are an estimated 14.4 million U.S. residents

who self identify as Asian American, which is about

5% of the total population. But "Asian American" is

clearly much more than just a category.


Throughout history, Asian Americans have faced a

long legacy of not only significant contributions

but also unjust exclusions.

The question is not only:

What does it mean to be Asian American?

But rather:

How does an Asian America affect us all?

Learn more.


Asian America Then

Asian Americans Then and Now
Asian Customs and Values
Hollywood Dream: A Memoir
The Desi Diaspora: Indian Migration and Nationalism
Pledge of Allegiance: Images of Japanese American Internment 
I Am An American: Images of Japanese American Internment
Family in Barracks: Images of Japanese American Internment
Gallup Polls: Images of the Chinese and Japanese
The Cambodian Diaspora: Community Building in America

 

 


Asian America Now

When the Elephants Dance: Author Tess Uriza Holthe
It's a People Thing: DJ Kuttin Kandi
One Way or Another: Asian American Art
Growing Up Bicultural: Author Tamim Ansary Asian American Celebrity: Shii Ann Huang
Better Luck Tomorrow: Director Justin Lin
I-Land: Artist Keo Woolford
Smashing the Model Minority Myth: Author Vijay Prashad

Youth Voice
Urban Dreams - NYC students and hip-hop artist Taiyo Na discuss heritage and urban identity
At the Dinner Table - Student-produced video about one family's memories of the Vietnam War