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Webinar: Chinese Americans & the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype
October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Workshop 1:
Chinese Americans & the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype
Thursday, October 17, 2024
1-2 pm & 4-5 pm (Pacific Time)
(2 different times to accommodate educators in different time zones.
Each session will present the same content)
This is the first of a 3-part series that examines the rich contributions of Chinese Americans to U.S. society, both historically and in the present day. The content was sourced from Committee of 100’s report “From Foundations to Frontiers: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America.”
Specifically designed for Grades 6-9 educators and open to everyone, the series addresses three main topics:
(1) the impact of the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype on Chinese Americans, (2) Chinese American contributions in food, arts, and film, and
(3) Chinese American contributions in business, science, and technology.
Event Highlights:
- Gain Tools and Resources: Educators will be equipped with strategies and free lessons.
- Learn All Year: These three 1-hour workshops are being offered for free and are spread throughout the school year.
- Earn Credits: Attendees will earn New York City Department of Education CTLE credits through The Asian American Education Project.
This workshop series will be facilitated by Ashley Chu from The Asian American Education Project. This workshop series is open to everyone. Please share with your teacher friends.