May is Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month!

Little Tokyo street scene, Los Angeles, California. Photograpb by Russell Lee, 1942. From the Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/resource/fsa.8c24380/

"The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success."

That's a quote from the site put together by these groups - where teachers can find a wealth of collections and resources.

https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov/

For young learners, KidCitizen has two great resources you can find in our Episodes:

1. The episode Welcome to Congress, which tells the story of Patsy Mink, the first woman of color to serve in the United States Congress. Mink broke barriers and paved the way for generations of AAPI leaders to come.

2. "A Close Look at the Miyatake Family."  In this episode, students uncover the story behind the image of the Miyatakes, a Japanese American family incarcerated in Manzanar during World War II. While the photo of the Miyatake family was taken by Ansel Adams, the father pictured in the photo, Toyo Miyatake, was also a professional photographer, and one of his photos is included (and crucial for the episode.)

Both episodes are accompanied by detailed teacher guides.

Let's honor her legacy and celebrate the contributions of AAPI individuals throughout history!