Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Hidden Voices of New York City: Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Grades 3-5)

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with your students by registering for this free virtual workshop for grades 3-5.

In this session of the Hidden Voices of New York City series, students will learn about three New Yorkers whose stories have too often been “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but whose lives and legacies continue to shape our collective history and identity in the city. Each of the individuals is featured in the Hidden Voices resource guides, which are aligned to the New York City Department of Education’s Passport to Social Studies.

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Yuri Kochiyama (1921-2014) A Japanese American civil rights activist, internment survivor, and friend of Malcolm X, who promoted social change through her participation in multiple social justice and human rights movements.
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Wong Chin Foo (1847-1898) A key leader in the Chinese American community during the period of Chinese exclusion, who is credited with coining the term “Chinese American”
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Vishavjit Singh (1972 - ) A Sikh American cartoonist and author who created the persona “Sikh Captain America “ to fight against stereotypes and promote better representation for his community.

Featured New Yorkers:

  • Yuri Kochiyama (1921-2014) A Japanese American civil rights activist, internment survivor, and friend of Malcolm X, who promoted social change through her participation in multiple social justice and human rights movements.
  • Wong Chin Foo (1847-1898) A key leader in the Chinese American community during the period of Chinese exclusion, who is credited with coining the term “Chinese American”

  • Vishavjit Singh (1972 - ) A Sikh American cartoonist and author who created the persona “Sikh Captain America “ to fight against stereotypes and promote better representation for his community.

     

This 1-hour workshop includes an active chat for class participation and student activities to do during the program, including a close examination of images from the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.

Students who participate in the session will:

  • Be able to name three individuals from New York City history and describe the challenges they faced and their legacy today
  • Sharpen their historical thinking skills through engagement with primary and secondary source materials
  • Hone skills in civic agency through exposure to the stories of people who organized within and beyond the city of New York
  • Explore history through multiple perspectives and gain an understanding of how the past influences our present and how we can each help shape our future

About the session format: 

Our virtual student workshops are live and interactive sessions led over Zoom by Museum Educators in a setting that balances active engagement and privacy.  Sessions will be presented as webinars; students will be able to submit questions, comments, and observations to the moderators and complete polls and other activities but will not use cameras or mics and will not be visible on screen.

How to Register: 

These sessions are free! Advance registration is required. Educators who register for their class will receive a Zoom link prior to the program. Arab American Heritage Month Sessions will take place on May 14th, 15th, and 16th from 9:30am - 10:30am.

Register for a Session Below:

A graphic reads, Hidden Voices of New York City with three pictures of a woman and two men.
Event Tuesday, May 14, 9:30am

Hidden Voices: AAPI Heritage Month - Session 1

This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about three New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.
A graphic reads, Hidden Voices of New York City with three pictures of a woman and two men.
Event Wednesday, May 15, 9:30am

Hidden Voices: AAPI Heritage Month - Session 2

This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about three New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.
A graphic reads, Hidden Voices of New York City with three pictures of a woman and two men.
Event Thursday, May 16, 9:30am

Hidden Voices: AAPI Heritage Month - Session 3

This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about three New Yorkers whose lives helped shape our city in this free virtual student webinar for grades 3-5.

About the Series:

Hidden Voices of New York City is a virtual workshop series from the Museum of the City of New York that is geared towards students in grades 3-5 and highlights and honors the individual and collective experiences of a diverse swath of New Yorkers. 

Each month, students learn about New Yorkers whose stories are often “hidden” from the traditional historical record, but who have shaped and continue to shape our history and identity. The sessions build on the Hidden Voices resource guides and can help teachers facilitate and explore inclusive learning experiences that validate the diverse perspectives and contributions of underrepresented individuals and groups.

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