Asian American History 101
Asian American History 101 is a fun, family-friendly, and informative podcast co-hosted by Gen and Ted Lai, the daughter and father team. The podcast will entertain and educate people as Gen and Ted dive into the vast history of Asian Pacific Americans from the struggles they faced to their contributions and triumphs. And sometimes we cover topics of the Asian Pacific Diaspora globally.
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The History of The Kim Sisters
05/06/2024
The History of The Kim Sisters
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 19! Back in , we talked about one of the first popular Asian American singing groups, the Kim Loo Sisters, but there was also another group a few years later that made a longer lasting impact… the Kim Sisters. Originally from South Korea, the trio of ladies that included Sook-ja, Ai-ja, and Min-ja, were a dynamic vocal group that could also play a multitude of instruments. They recorded several songs in the U.S. and made a splash in Las Vegas and on television through several variety shows. Their early life wasn’t smooth, but they overcame those struggles to succeed. We talk about their early life, journey to America, TV appearances, and more! In our recurring segment, we bring back Obscure Asian Comic Book Characters and talk about the DC hero Kai-Ro. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Intro Current Events 04:54 The History of the Kim Sisters 24:02 Obscure Asian Comic Book Characters Featuring Kai-Ro
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A Conversation with Award-Winning Illustrator and Comic Artist Christie Shinn
04/29/2024
A Conversation with Award-Winning Illustrator and Comic Artist Christie Shinn
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 18! Free Comic Book Day is coming soon… not to mention Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so as a lead-up to this confluence, we had a conversation with the Ringo Award-winning illustrator and comic artist, . If you’re in Southern California on May 4th and 5th, you can meet Christie, other API creators, and some non-API comic book creators at in Manhattan Beach (May4th) and Culver City (May 5th). Christie won the 2018 Ringo Award for Best Anthology for her work on Mine! a comics collection to benefit Planned Parenthood. She is the President of (Comic Arts Professional Society, founded by esteemed cartoonists Sergio Aragonès and Don Rico, and writer Mark Evanier). She wants to promote, nurture, and network artists and writers in the sequential and non-sequential art aspects of the comic arts. And she does that through a variety of means, including the , a group she founded and organizes that brings AAPI comic creators together to celebrate their work with fans. They have a SoCal and NorCal edition of their mini con that they organize. Check the link for more details on their late summer/early fall events. We met Christie at WonderCon and we really admired her willingness to delve into more edgy, darker themes in her work Demon Bitch! In this episode, we talk about her career, what motivates her, Asian Invasion, CAPS, and more! Her work is available on and she hosts a weekly Wednesday ‘Lunch Hour’ Drawstream at noon PST on her socials (like her and channel) and on the . You can also see more of her work through her . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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The History of the Hawaiian Settlement of Iosepa Utah
04/22/2024
The History of the Hawaiian Settlement of Iosepa Utah
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 17! This is the next installment in our series on ethnic enclaves that have disappeared. Today we’re here to talk about The History of the Hawaiian Settlement of Iosepa, Utah. It was predominantly Hawaiian, but there were others from the Pacific Islands as well. Established in 1889 in Skull Valley, Utah, it was a place where Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders were able to gather in a safer, more supportive place that still kept them relatively close to Salt Lake City, Utah and the center of the Church of Latter Day Saints. It’s hard to imagine going from the weather in Hawaii to the much harsher conditions of Skull Valley (especially in the summers and winters), but they did it… and they even thrived there for a time, growing the community from 46 to quite a few more. In this episode we share the challenges and triumphs of a community, and what eventually happened to them. To learn more about the area, you can check out the which is made of supporters and descendants of the original community. In our recurring segment, we share what we’re reading. For Ted it was the award-winning book by John Cho. For Gen it was the award-winning book Jade City, part of the by Fonda Lee. Hear our thoughts on these two novels! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Reflecting on WonderCon and Ted in California 04:08 The History of the Hawaiian Settlement of Iosepa Utah 20:20 Reading Troublemaker and Jade City
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The History of the Buddhist Churches of America
04/21/2024
The History of the Buddhist Churches of America
Editors Note: We had an audio glitch in the original upload and have fixed it. Welcome to Season 4, Episode 16! This episode is about The History of the Buddhist Churches of America. Buddhism is one of the religions often associated with Asian countries and the people who come from Asian Pacific nations. And it’s for good reason, because it’s a religion that originates from those countries. When it comes to understanding Buddhism in America, it would be difficult to talk about the history without mentioning the Buddhist Churches of America, an organization that has its roots in Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism that originated in the 13th century with the monk Shinran Shonin. In this episode, we share a short background on Shin Buddhism, a general overview of Buddhism in America, and the long history of the Buddhist Churches of America and its impact in the Japanese American Community and beyond. Since World War II and the Japanese internment, the BCA has continued to adapt to the changing needs of different generations. To learn more, you can visit the or visit one of their locations (they’re easy to find through the ). In our recurring segment, we share what we’ve been watching… . This amazing show is an action-comedy-drama that is co-created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk. It stars Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Michelle Yeoh, and a cast of so many other amazing Asian Pacific actors and actresses. Although it hasn’t been renewed for a 2nd season, it’s got great reviews and ratings, and it’s worth a watch. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Catching Up and Remembering Akebono 05:29 The History of The Buddhist Churches of America 25:11 What Are We Watching? The Brothers Sun
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A Conversation with Send Chinatown Love PR and Partnerships Lead Kelisha Menon
04/08/2024
A Conversation with Send Chinatown Love PR and Partnerships Lead Kelisha Menon
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 15! Today’s guest is Kelisha Menon, the Public Relations and Partnerships Lead at , the incredible organization that formed during the height of the pandemic when New York’s Chinatown businesses and the people who lived there were suffering the most. Already busy with a career in public relations, Kelisha is just one of many volunteers who have grown Send Chinatown Love to help more and more businesses in New York Chinatown. This passionate group of engineers, designers, creators, and storytellers came together with a common goal to save their Chinatown. And they worked with many of the businesses to launch their very first cookbook . To call it a cookbook is a little bit of a misnomer. It’s book filled with recipes, history, and cultural connections so readers can better understand the impact of these small business across New York’s Chinatown. You can help Send Chinatown Love and the Asian-owned New York City businesses too! Buy for yourself or friends and family, to Send Chinatown Love, or get involved as a (if you’re in New York City)… and listen to this conversation with Kelisha too (of course). If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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A Conversation with Actor Chen Tang
04/01/2024
A Conversation with Actor Chen Tang
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 14! Today’s special guest is the talented and engaging actor Chen Tang. Born in Japan and raised in Guangxi, China as well as Memphis, Tennessee, Chen is best known for playing Hong in Warrior and Yao in the live action Mulan. Much like the character of Hong, Chen is an upbeat individual who is generous and multi-talented, and that comes through clearly in our conversation. Chen has been in several short films including Tumbler, The Wind Outside, The Company Man, When Mom Visits, and Finding Tomorrow. He has also had roles in Fresh Off the Boat, Grey’s Anatomy, and Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. Outside of acting, he supports environmental conservation as well as the . In our conversation, we had a chance to talk about his acting journey, what it’s like eating during scenes, his memories of the Deep South, what he learned through playing Hong, his hopes for storylines in Warrior Season 4, and so much more. We even had an expanded Rapid Fire segment with answers on what he misses from Memphis and Guangxi, who wins in a fight between Hong and Yao, his favorite action scene he’s filmed, and more. Check out Chen Tang on Instagram , keep watching Warrior, and ask Netflix to greenlight Season 4 of the show! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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A Conversation with Educator, Speaker, and Author Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
03/25/2024
A Conversation with Educator, Speaker, and Author Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 13! Today’s guest is , an author, educator, speaker, and professional learning facilitator. Born in Bangkok, Thailand into a mixed-race Malaysian Chinese and white American family, she’s a classic “third culture kid.” She’s had a very diverse upbringing, living in various East and Southeast Asian countries as well as the Washington DC area. Sarah moved to the Deep South in 2009, and she has now lived there longer than anywhere else. We’re so excited about the release of her book that is launching on March 26th 2024 (so available now!). It’s intended for middle grade students aged 10 and up, but it’s great for everyone. Exclusion and the Chinese American Story is part of the of books and helps tell the Chinese American experience in an engaging, relatable way for kids and adults to connect with. We love how she selected the narrative of what topics to include in the book… not to mention her use of deep questioning. Her intentionality and thoughtfulness makes the book so powerful. We talk about her thinking behind the questions, how she chose topics for the book, her hopes for the ways the book could be used, and a lot more. We also discuss her career, including reflections on her facilitation of workshops, common mistakes with Diversity and Inclusion, and even the session she does focused on Survivor (the TV Show). If you’re looking for a great book for kids (or the kid in you), pick up a copy of . You can also support and learn by visiting , following her on and , engaging her to help your workplace culture through diversity and inclusion, and listening to the conversation. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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Another Conversation with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin
03/18/2024
Another Conversation with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 12! It’s Another Conversation with Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin. It’s not hyperbole to say that is one of our favorite authors of all time… maybe that’s why we love any opportunity to talk with her, and it’s a great time for her return. We’re still enjoying , and her first picture book in four years, (co-written with Kate Messner), was just released on February 7th of this year. In our conversation, Grace shares a little about both books and also talks about how she moves forward with ideas, the audiobook for Chinese Menu (narrated by Lisa Ling!), future work to look forward to, advice for parents who want to encourage creativity in their kids, and a lot more. Chinese Menu was on our holiday gift guide, and Once Upon a Book! would be a great gift too. You can learn more about Grace and support her work by visiting , buying , following her on , , or , and listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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A Conversation with Professional Speaker and Author Dr. Michael Soon Lee
03/11/2024
A Conversation with Professional Speaker and Author Dr. Michael Soon Lee
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 11. Today’s guest is Dr. , a fifth-generation Chinese American. He overcame prejudice, systemic discrimination, and depression to become a TV and film producer, an actor, a top-producing real estate broker, and the Dean of a university business school. HeI was the first Asian to earn the "Certified Speaking Professional" (CSP) designation in the history of the National Speakers Association and has spoken over 1,000 times around the world to major companies that include Coca-Cola, Chevron, Boeing, General Motors, just to name a few. Michael is the author of several marketing books with a multicultural focus including Cross-Cultural Selling for Dummies, Black Belt Negotiating, and Opening Doors: Selling to Multicultural Real Estate Clients. Additionally, he takes this knowledge of cultural awareness and speaks at special events, cruises, and more. His latest book is . Part memoir, Asian American History book, and self-improvement guide, Michael puts the history of Asian Americans within the context of his life experiences. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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The History of Bangladeshi Americans
03/04/2024
The History of Bangladeshi Americans
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 10! Today we’re talking about Bangladeshi Americans, a separate group of the South Asian diaspora (Desi community) that’s a growing presence in the U.S. We go back to Bangladesh and talk about the importance of the area to the rest of India and the British Empire. Knowing the history of Bangladesh is essential to understand some of the struggles the Bangladeshi community has had in America. We also discuss the trauma of the Partition of India in 1947 as well as the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971… but both events contributed to the formation of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. It’s a unique area in South Asia, and the resilience of the people has added to some of the most positive qualities found in Bangladeshi Americans. This episode just scratches the surface of the community. We highly recommend , created by filmmaker and scholar Vivek Bald, which now includes a book, a documentary, and a site with Family Stories. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Quick Intro 01:38 The History of Bangladeshi Americans 33:22 Shameless Plug… We’re Consultants for Hire
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A Conversation with Pedagogue and Performer Dr. Xenia Deviatkina-Loh
02/26/2024
A Conversation with Pedagogue and Performer Dr. Xenia Deviatkina-Loh
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 9. We had a lot of fun talking to about her life, her career, and her work with the . Dr. Deviatkina-Loh performs on violin and viola, and she is also a pedagogue, sharing her knowledge in various settings across the world. She’s the president of the conference at Mount Saint Mary’s University on April 13-14, 2024. It’s open to the public and will feature performers, composers, and scholars. Originally from Australia, Dr. Deviatkina-Loh received her Bachelor of Music in Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music before furthering her studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London for her Master of Arts degree and then the University of California, Los Angeles for her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 2020. She has performed as a soloist and recitalist internationally in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, The US, and China. Her solo album as well as her collaborations can be found on pretty much any music platform out there. As a pedagogue, she’s been a speaker and presented at conferences including the Alliance of Women in Media Arts and Technology and the Asian Classical Music Initiative, and also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Fellow at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the Beckman YOLA Center, and for the International Grand Music Festival in Indonesia. You can support ACMI by participating in the conference as an attendee or speaker/performer. To apply to be a part of the conference, you can go to this that they’ve set-up. To learn more, we encourage you to visit or social media on or , , or social media on or . If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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A Conversation with Comic Book Author and Screenwriter Amy Chu
02/19/2024
A Conversation with Comic Book Author and Screenwriter Amy Chu
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 8! Today’s conversation is with , a co-founder and former editor of A. Magazine, screenwriter, co-founder of , and well-known comic book author. Her latest title is (out now, so go get it), which is a graphic novel focused on the history and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders in America. Published by , Fighting to Belong! is co-written with Amy’s son, Alexander Chang, and illustrated by Louie Chin. It’s a collaborative project with , , and others. The importance of Fighting to Belong! cannot be overstated. Through an engaging story, readers will be entertained, engaged, educated, and empowered. Amy has written a diverse collection of titles that include Poison Ivy, Kiss, Wonder Woman, Red Sonja, Dejah Thoris, and Ant-Man. Two of our favorite works by Amy are the for teens and graphic novel. Amy is able to weave in diversity and depth to her stories in a way that makes typically underrepresented people (like API) feel seen and heard. In our conversation, we talk about all of these things as well as her journey to comics, the importance of diverse storytelling, the status of Fighting to Belong! Volume 2, what draws her to writing complex characters, and so much more. Whether you like comics, good storytelling, history, or diversity, we highly recommend getting or any of , but especially the , , and . You can learn more about Amy through her website and her work with . She also has of her work available. You can follow her on or as well. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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A Conversation with Ter the Creator of SumoStew
02/12/2024
A Conversation with Ter the Creator of SumoStew
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 7! It’s no secret that we love sumo. We even talk about AAPI in Professional Sumo back in . So it was really exciting to get a chance to have a conversation with , the creator of the YouTube channel . She’s one of our favorite content creators… definitely our favorite who covers sumo. It all comes down to her passion and creativity. Her videos mix authentic voice with thorough research and eye-catching graphics. So in this conversation Ter takes time to talk about her love of sumo, her process of creating episodes, the challenges of being a YouTube content creator, her reflections on the recently completed January Basho (tournament), her hopes for the upcoming March Basho, and a lot more. If you want to learn what mawashi (the belt rikishi wear) trend Ter would love to see or the fighting style she’d adopt if she was a rikishi, then listen to the episode! We highly recommend finding ... and if you’re a fan of her work, then consider supporting as well. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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A Conversation with Actor, Musician, and Activist Perry Yung
02/05/2024
A Conversation with Actor, Musician, and Activist Perry Yung
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 6. Father Jun is one of our favorite characters on Warrior… so we were so unbelievably excited to have a conversation with ! With about 30 acting credits to his name for TV and Film, Perry has also worked on stage and in music. We also love how he merges his activism and beliefs into his acting and music. In this conversation, we talk a little about his love of music, the shakuhachi flute, the SLANT Performance group that he co-founded, his journey as an actor, the special experience on Warrior, his directorial debut with the Stop Asian Hate! Love One Another short film, Grace Lee Boggs (we did an episode on her for ), creative agency, and so much more. Warrior was not renewed by Max (Boo!), but the first three seasons will be released on Netflix on February 16th (Yay!). To get a season 4, it’s essential for Netflix to understand what Warrior means to the Asian American community and the world of diverse stories. Supporting Warrior supports stories for all underrepresented groups. So if you have Netflix, please support them on February 16th and beyond! And If you don’t have Netflix… maybe you should get it just to watch Warrior. We begin this episode by talking about the Asian Classical Music Initiative (), and the upcoming . It’s going to be held on April 13th and April 14th, 2024 at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles, and it’s open to the public. Please check out ACMI and their upcoming conference. If you’re a performer, composer, or scholar, you can apply to present… or you could just attend and learn. For more info, go to . Again, please support Warrior when it releases on Netflix! And if you want to see more of Perry Yung, visit his , his , follow him on , follow his band , and look out for the short film Stop Asian Hate! Love One Another at the in Eugene, Oregon Live March 8-10 and Virtual March 11-17 (and hopefully many other places). If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Talking about and Intro to Perry Yung 02:03 A Conversation with Perry Yung
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A Conversation with Author Jamie Jo Hoang
01/29/2024
A Conversation with Author Jamie Jo Hoang
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 5! Our conversation this week is with the talented author, . Her latest novel, My Father, the Panda Killer is a heartfelt story based on her life. We really enjoyed the book, even the moments that were tough to read… and that’s because Hoang’s novel focuses on a Vietnamese American family that is dealing with the intergenerational trauma that’s a result of the Vietnam War and the refugee experience. It’s also told from the dual perspectives of the Jane (the main character) in 1999 and Phúc (Jane’s father) throughout his traumatic refugee experience as a child. Hoang brings up topics that are often glazed over in novels or told from an American (white) perspective, so the story comes across as a unique perspective that’s more personal. In our conversation, we discuss her career; My Father, the Panda Killer; the challenges with overcoming trauma; and so much more. You can learn more about Jamie from her , social media posts on or , and from her blog. And don’t forget to get or her first novel If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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The History of the Anti-Filipino Watsonville Riots
01/22/2024
The History of the Anti-Filipino Watsonville Riots
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4. If you’re new to our podcast then just know that we occasionally do a series called Most Forgotten Massacres, where we take time to talk about a moment (generally in U.S. history) where racism and discrimination turned to violence against the Asian Pacific American community. The Anti-Filipino Watsonville Riots were one of those moments. Filipino workers were targeted in this five-day outburst of violence. There were several factors that contributed to the death and destruction, and the impact was felt for years. It’s important we acknowledge these moments in our history, learn from them, and improve. We highly recommend reading more about the Filipino experience through the excellent book by Professor Dawn Bohulano Mabalon. In our additional segment, we take time to talk about the Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, and Critics’ Choice Awards. And in our intro, we cover a few notable current events in the APIDA world. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Current Events 04:58 The History of the Anti-Filipino Watsonville Riots 27:09 Celebrations! It’s Awards Season with Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critic’s Choice Awards
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The History of George Chin
01/15/2024
The History of George Chin
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3. As many of you know, we love hockey! Recently, in November 2023, George Chin, a legend of Asian Canadian ice hockey, passed away. He was the star winger on the Chin brothers line along with his brothers Bill and Albert. The Chinese Canadian trio helped their hometown Lucknow team to be highly successful. In this episode, we talk about the life of George Chin and all the teams he made an impact on. In our opening, we discuss our personal goals for the New Year. In our recurring segment, we bring back What Are We Watching and talk about Scott Pilgrim Takes Off on by Bryan Lee O’Malley and Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan. What do we think of these shows? What’s the API representation like? And most importantly, how have they adapted the stories? If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 New Year’s Resolutions 02:03 The History of George Chin 19:32 What Are We Watching? Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and Percy Jackson
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The History of the Paniolo AKA the Hawaiian Cowboy
01/08/2024
The History of the Paniolo AKA the Hawaiian Cowboy
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2! There’s a global fascination with the Old West cowboys in America. Did you know that the Hawaiian Paniolo pre-dates the Old West cowboys by several years? The Mexican Vaqueros have even more history. In this episode, we talk about the history of the Paniolo… AKA the Hawaiian Cowboy. You’ll learn about the origin of longhorn cattle in Hawaii; how riding, roping, and herding cattle came to be a practice on the islands; and the names of several well-known Paniolo like Ikea Purdy and Eben Low, who became local and national heroes. Their impact at the 1908 Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days was a moment of pride for the islands that had just been annexed by the U.S. Government. For deeper insight into the cowboys of this era and the Paniolo, check out the book by David Wolman and Julian Smith. It’s very well written. You can also check out the . We open the episode by talking about a lot of current events we needed to make time for… and we cover politics, sports, entertainment, and more! In our recurring segment we share one place to help… the . Many people in Maui could still use our help. Recovery from the fires will take a lot longer, and the Kako’o Maui Housing Program is here to help. They often have matching donors. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or our links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Lots of Current Events 07:40 The History of the Paniolo AKA the Hawaiian Cowboy 28:57 Places to Help… Kako’o Maui Housing Program
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A Conversation with Yoon Pak and Sharon Lee of the TEAACH Act
01/01/2024
A Conversation with Yoon Pak and Sharon Lee of the TEAACH Act
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1. Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and had fun on New Year’s Eve. To launch this new season, we’re going back to the thing that’s at our core… Asian American History. Our special guests for this conversation are and , two of the key leaders helping with the implementation of the . The Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act was a historic moment for Illinois and the country, because it made Illinois the first state to mandate the teaching of Asian American history in K-12 public schools. Although it was an unfunded mandate, groups like and stepped in to help raise awareness and funds. None of this would have happened without the hard work of Yoon Pak and Sharon Lee from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who created the curriculum and resources organized in three modules. The professional development for K-12 educators is key in implementing the TEAACH Act well. Yoon Pak is the Head of the Education Policy, Organization and Leadership department at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Among other things, she specializes in the history of intercultural education from the 1930s-1950s. She was recently awarded the 2023 Campus Executive Officer Distinguished Leadership Award. Sharon Lee is a Teaching Assistant Professor in EPOL and program coordinator for Diversity and Equity in the department. Her research and teaching background is in diversity and equity in higher education; history of education; and Asian American student experiences. Her book An Unseen Unheard Minority: Asian American Students at the University of Illinois was published by Rutgers University Press. Check out the and enjoy the conversation! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram . For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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Direct Links to Episodes Mentioned in Season in Review
12/29/2023
Direct Links to Episodes Mentioned in Season in Review
Lifelong Learning: These are topics we knew very little about before researching. Although we didn’t know much about them before, we really learned a lot during the research process and episode creation. S03E03 S03E19 S03E45 S03E26 So Upsetting: These are topics that were upsetting or frustrating to us to create… maybe it was the mistreatment of Asian Pacific Islanders… or maybe it was a particularly painful moment in our history. And really, there are so many of episodes… even the ones on the Tong Wars or the Gold Rush, where we have moments of feeling anger and frustration… but these are the episodes where we feel that anger the entire time. Part of the Most Forgotten Massacres series S03E02 S03E08 S03E30 S03E40 Are We Having Fun?: These are episodes where the topic was just fun to do. Maybe it was a little lighter topic or the recording was just fun. These are the interesting but welcome breaks from the heavier topics. S03E18 . S03E24 S3E44 Thought-provoking: We’ve had a lot of conversations. They’re all fun in different ways, but some are particularly thought-provoking. Maybe they’re ones that pushed our thinking. Maybe they’re ones where the interviewee challenged us. S03E31 S03E43 . S03E39 S03E48 S03E36 S03E09 (not mentioned in the episode, but should also be here) Attention! Attention!: These are conversations with people who we hope get a lot more attention. Maybe the interviewees in these conversations aren’t national names, but they’re doing great work, and we hope they get more attention. S03E21 S03E05 S03E32 (not mentioned in the episode, but should also be here) Fun experiences in conversation… Again, we really enjoy the conversations we have… some of them are more fun than usual. It doesn’t make them better, but we found ourselves laughing a LOT and would love to spend more time talking to them. S03E07 S03E10 S03E36 S03E41 S03E29 Favorite episodes overall… These could be topical or conversational episodes… but looking back, what were our favorites? Favorite Conversations… Ugh… so hard. There were a lot of good ones. Here are some favorites… S03E41 S03E07 S03E36 S03E48 S03E29 S03E31 S03E43 Favorite Topical episodes… These are topics that we especially liked how the episode turned out. S03E46 S3E44 White Rabbit and Kopiko Coffee Candy What do you think? Did we name any of the ones you liked? What did we miss? Let us know via email or Instagram.
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Season 3 in Review
12/25/2023
Season 3 in Review
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 50. This is it… the final episode of the season… our Season 3 in Review! In this annual tradition, we discuss the episodes where we learned a LOT, ones that upset us to talk about, fun episodes, thought-provoking conversations, conversations that made us laugh, guests we hope people pay more attention to, and our overall favorites. Have a listen and let us know… Did we name any of your favorites? In our additional segment, we share our hopes for Season 4 that begins on January 1st! What are some of your hopes? What topics do you want to hear more of? Let us know! Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe to us in your podcast directory of choice, follow us on instagram @aahistory101, and share our podcast with your friends and teachers. For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Intro 02:42 Season 3 in Review 41:59 Season 4 Hopes
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Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands
12/18/2023
Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 49. Christmas is a holiday that can be celebrated in a religious or secular way. So how is it celebrated in Asia and the Pacific Islands? In this episode, we discuss some of the unique traditions and foods you might find in countries across Asia, Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Some of them are pretty interesting and fun. We spend a little more time talking about the Philippines because they LOVE Christmas! In our recurring segment, we introduce a new one called The AAHistory101 Holiday Gift Guide. Looking for that gift for a special someone that is also supporting the API community? In addition to streaming services that have API content like Max, AppleTV+, Netflix, and Disney+, we talk about some specific gifts including: , the new memoir by Curtis Chin , the new book of origin stories, myths, and memories by Grace Lin (we also love the version narrated by Lisa Ling) , the new historical fiction novel by Wendy Chin-Tanner , the new cookbook by Uyen Luu , the new graphic novel by Nidhi Chanani by Kwento Comics , the new album from Laufey , the complete box set of the CW show , Season 3 (or Season 1 or 2) , the not new but great album from Bite Me Bambi that features Tahlena Chikani on lead vocals. , Japanese snack and candy subscriptions , Asian-inspired sparkling water , Specialty Vietnamese Coffee For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Do you celebrate Christmas? 02:43 Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands 30:28 The AAHistory101 Holiday Gift Guide
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A Conversation with Poet and Author Wendy Chin-Tanner
12/11/2023
A Conversation with Poet and Author Wendy Chin-Tanner
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 48. We loved reading , the new novel by poet, graphic novelist, and all-around amazing writer . King of the Armadillos thoughtfully levels-up the coming-of-age story with multi-generational Asian American experiences set in the 1950s… not to mention an authentic look at how Hansen’s Disease AKA leprosy impacts individuals, families, and communities. The main character, Victor, struggles with recovery, feelings of belonging, and family responsibilities. We discuss all of those things as well as the importance of breaking out of Asian male stereotypes, the work it takes to create authentic historical fiction, her advice for aspiring API authors, how she selected specific songs for the novel, and so much more. Enjoy the conversation and go out and ... you won’t regret it. It’s even on right now at over $10 off. We also recommend purchasing her poetry collection or her graphic novel … and be sure to explore all the work on , the graphic novel publishing company that Wendy co-founded with her husband Tyler. For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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The History of Iconic Asian Candy with Haw Flakes and HI-CHEW
12/04/2023
The History of Iconic Asian Candy with Haw Flakes and HI-CHEW
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 47. We’re back with more Iconic Asian Candies! Candies from Asia can be an item of pride for Asian American kids, and more and more of these candies are available across the world. In this installment of The History of Iconic Asian Candies, we’re talking about Haw Flakes and HI-CHEW. Haw Flakes might not be as well known, but they’re an important candy for Chinese Americans and many Asian American kids. However, HI-CHEW are a global phenomena from Morinaga Company. In our recurring segment, we talk about another Obscure Asian Comic Book Character with the DC villain Cheshire. Find out her origin story, development, and what she’s best known for! For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Where we get our sweet fixes 04:22 The History of Iconic Asian Candy with Haw Flakes and HI-CHEW 20:52 Obscure Asian Comic Book Characters: Cheshire AKA Jade
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The History of The Chinese During the California Gold Rush
11/27/2023
The History of The Chinese During the California Gold Rush
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 46. Do you think you know the story of the Chinese during the California Gold Rush? Even if you think you do, we guarantee that there are some stories and pieces of the history that are lesser known. So today we talk about that era in a little more depth. Other than sharing the origin of the California Gold Rush, we talk about the timeline of Gold Rush events, the arrival of the Chinese, their mining practices, the discrimination they faced, and how they achieved some modicum of success. The arrival of Chinese during the Gold Rush helped develop the land and physical and service infrastructure in California. We begin the episode with some current events and celebrate Corbin Carroll, Brandon Sakbun, and Nina Ahmad. For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Current Events… Corbin Carroll, Brandon Sakbun, and Nina Ahmad! 06:14 The History of Chinese During the California Gold Rush
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The History of The Golden Age of Pinoy Hip Hop
11/20/2023
The History of The Golden Age of Pinoy Hip Hop
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 45! The growth of Hip Hop and Rap was a worldwide phenomena back in the 1980s and 1990s, and the Philippines were one of the countries at the forefront. In fact, Pinoy Hip Hop with Filipinos and Filipino Americans has been an impact in the genre for decades now. In this episode, we talk about the growth of Hip Hop and who some of the most influential Pinoy Hip Hop and Rap stars were on the scene. From individuals like Francis M, Andrew E, Lady Diane, MC Lara, Michael V, and Markie D to groups like Rapi Boys, Bass Rhyme Posse, and Rapasia, Pinoy Hip Hop artists and rappers would use English, Tagalog, Chavacano, and other Filipino languages to perform. These artists as well as DJs and Mixers like DJ Omar D’Animal, DJ Bongskie and DJ Ouch formed the early years of Pinoy Hip Hop that was also known as the Golden Age of Pinoy Hip Hop. Songs could be about silly things or focus on some of the challenges and triumphs found in their lives in the Philippines. In our recurring segment, we bring back Who Should I Root For? with the API Guide to the NHL. For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Pictured are Francis M above, Lady Diane in the middle, and Andrew E below. Segments 00:25 Intro and Talking About Hip Hop 05:12 The History of The Golden Age of Pinoy Hip Hop 22:22 Who Should I Root For? The API Guide to the NHL
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The History of Iconic Asian Candy
11/13/2023
The History of Iconic Asian Candy
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 44! A lot of people have a sweet tooth. That’s why candy is so popular across the world. Candies don’t just satisfy a sweet fix… they can be a childhood memory or a cultural symbol. In today’s episode we talk about the history of iconic Asian Candy. First we share information on sweeteners in food with honey and refined sugar, but then we focus on White Rabbit Candy and Kopiko Coffee Candy. What are they? How did they get popular? All this and more! In our recurring segment we talk about Our Flag Means Death, Season 2, and we share what we liked about it. Is there a candy you want us to talk about? Send us an email! For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Intro and Current Events 07:30 The History of Iconic Asian Candy Featuring White Rabbit and Kopiko 30:06 What Are We Watching? Our Flag Means Death Season 2
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The History of Redress and Reparations with Special Guest Dr. Mitchell Maki
11/06/2023
The History of Redress and Reparations with Special Guest Dr. Mitchell Maki
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 43! Whenever Veterans Day comes around, we think about the different veterans of Asian Pacific Islander descent. Naturally, we reflect on the Japanese Americans who fought for the freedom and ideals of our country during World War II despite the incarceration of so many Japanese Americans during that time. Veterans played a key role in attaining redress and reparations for the thousands of Japanese Americans impacted. This is a time that isn’t covered well (if at all) in school, so we’re glad that Dr. Mitchell Maki joins us for a very special conversation about the Redress and Reparations Movement that led to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 signed by President Reagan. Dr. Maki is the President and CEO of the , a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy and lessons of the Nisei World War II veterans. As a leading scholar on the Japanese American redress movement, Dr. Maki speaks internationally on this topic and its relevance to contemporary socio-political issues. He is also the lead author of the award-winning book, Achieving the Impossible Dream: How Japanese Americans Obtained Redress, which was a detailed case study of the 1988 Civil Liberties Act. The book documents the Redress Movement in detail from the seed of an idea during World War II to the formal introduction of the idea in the 1970s and all the way to the work with the legislative and executive branches of government in the 1980s and 1990s. In our conversation, we discuss the events and people who helped convince legislators and President Reagan to provide redress to Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, the importance of the Japanese American soldiers to the redress movement, the longer lasting impact of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, and so much more. Want to make an impact? Then please check out , read , find out more about the , and . For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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The History of the Tong Wars Part 7
10/30/2023
The History of the Tong Wars Part 7
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 42. Welcome to installation 7 of our series on the Tong Wars. In this episode, we talk about the end of the Fourth Tong War in New York and some of the lasting impact of the tongs to this day. How did the Fourth Tong War end? Do Tong’s still exist? These are questions we answer in this episode. If you’re interested in reading about the New York Tong Wars in detail, we recommend the book by Scott Seligman. In our recurring segment, we bring back Organizations You Should Know and talk about the which has a physical location as well as virtual and traveling exhibitions. They have plenty of great educational resources and collections to learn more about the experiences of Chinese Americans. You can visit, volunteer, or to help them. For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at . Segments 00:25 Intro 01:14 The History of the Tong Wars Part 7 19:52 The Chinese Historical Society of America
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A Conversation with Nidhi Chanani
10/23/2023
A Conversation with Nidhi Chanani
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 41! Today we’re excited to share a conversation with . She’s a freelance illustrator, cartoonist, and writer who was born in Calcutta, India and raised in Southern California. Her illustrations are beautiful and contain a certain level of whimsy that we love. In addition to working with various groups like Disney Parks, she has published several graphic novels and picture books. Her latest graphic novel, , will be released on October 24, 2023. We had a chance talk to her about how she honed her artistic style by drawing an illustration every day for three years on her site . We also discussed her other graphic novels , , and the series. It was a fun conversation that also included talking about the San Diego Comic Con, her published work, the importance of researching music and civil rights for Jukebox, some of the things she’s reading, and so much more. Other than the graphic novels mentioned, we recommend seeking out her other work including the touching picture book she wrote and illustrated called She has illustrated books for other writers including (written by Bea Birdsong), (written by Thrity Umrigar), (written by Kiki Thorpe), and (written by Rob Kearney) which won the American Library Association Stonewall Honor. She has received several recognitions for her work including being selected as a Champion of Change by the Obama administration. Check out her , go to her , download some , , and buy . Enjoy the conversation! For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at or social media links at . If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at .
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