Our Library of Lived Experiences
Recap: Embroidery for Change Workshop
Embroidery for Change brought educators together for a hands-on workshop exploring embroidery as art and resistance. With history, discussion, and practical tools for the classroom, teachers left inspired to bring these lessons to their students—thanks to community support, thoughtful pacing, and a powerful spirit of care and collaboration.
The Perspective of Living through the Vietnam War
The Origin Story of Ethnic Studies
The legacy of Ethnic Studies showcases the power of grassroots activism in addressing systemic erasure, fostering a transformative academic field that inspires social justice and strengthens community building.
Great Expectations
Dawn shares the “birth of an overachiever” through her multimedia project, accompanied with interviews, collages, reflections, and illustrations. She challenges expectations of success and how to leave the social safety net.
metamorphosis
Growing up in Chinatown, Dawn assumed being Asian was the norm, yet she often felt disconnected from the cultural expectations tied to her ethnicity. Now, she’s learning to embrace her identity and prioritize balance.
Where Roads of Identities Clash
As a high schooler, it’s common to feel like a fish out of water. For Connie, this often feels like a fight between her Vietnamese and American identities. In this narrative, she begins to deconstruct what it means to live the many identities that make who she is and how to reclaim cultural pride.
Interview with Dr. Carolee Tran, Author of The Gifts of Adversity (Part 1)
Dr. Carolee GiaoUyen Tran is a refugee and the first Vietnamese woman to earn a PhD in clinical psychology in America. Carina speaks to her mother in this special Part 1 of 2 interview.
My Journey to Ethnic Studies
Katie explores her journey as a student to REALSOUL founder, challenging the pedagogy and educational values that made up her childhoood.
Ethnic Studies and Identity Crisis
Jewel reflects on her own experiences in education, the need for ethnic studies, and how interpersonal and institutional interactions have influenced her academic life. This blog was written as part of the Youth in Power Internship program.
Activist Interview: Niko Lee
Niko Lee is on a journey where there are no blueprints to follow. YIP intern, Luna, joins him in a moment where they explore his impact and where he's aiming to go.