Instructional Video2:46
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Afong Moy

9th - Higher Ed
Afong Moy is believed to be the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil and her presence sparked an American fascination with Chinese culture, but her experience in the United States was far from welcoming.
Instructional Video2:29
Curated Video

Edith Maude Eaton: Fostering Cultural Understanding Through Writing

9th - Higher Ed
In a time when Chinese immigrants in America faced discrimination in all walks of life – simply because of their race – author Edith Maude Eaton channeled the power of the pen to help make positive change.
Instructional Video2:07
Curated Video

Anna May Wong: Hollywood's First Asian American Movie Star

9th - Higher Ed
At a time when racist laws and shameful stereotyping limited the careers of ethnic minority actors, Anna May Wong broke down doors to become the first Chinese American movie star in history!
Instructional Video2:17
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The Chinese Massacre Explained

9th - Higher Ed
The Chinese Massacre of 1871 was the deadliest lynching in U.S. history – wiping out 10% of LA’s immigrant Chinese population in the space of just a few hours.
News Clip5:19
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American Girl Unveils Chinese American 2022 Girl of the Year Doll

9th - Higher Ed
Meet Corrine Tan, American Girl’s 2022 Girl of the Year. Corrine is the first doll of Chinese descent from the company, debuting in response to a rise in hate crimes against the Asian American community. Jamie Cygielman, president and...
News Clip3:05
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Nicole Lee Takes Seat As Chicago's First Asian American Alderwoman

Higher Ed
Lee is just the second Asian American alderman to serve Chicago in the city's 189 year history.
News Clip0:27
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First Chinese-American "American Girl Doll Of The Year" Unveiled

Higher Ed
Her name is Corinne Tan and she is a Chinese-American skier.
News Clip2:11
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Chinese American World War II Vets Recognized 75 Years Later

Higher Ed
The highest civilian honor awarded by Congress has been bestowed on Chinese American WWII veterans decades after their service.
News Clip2:03
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Democrat Judy Chu becomes first Chinese American woman to serve in Congress

Higher Ed
Washington, DC - 14 July 2009

1. Close-up of US Congresswoman Judy Chu, zoom out to wide of Chu and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with hands r
aised
2. Pelosi speaking, zoom out to wide of Pelo
si and Chu
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