We’re so excited for you to embark on this journey of self discovery and open dialogue!
This curriculum is created for classrooms, DEI workshops, affinity spaces, living rooms, campfires, and beyond. Our hope is that we are not just limited to formal structure, but you can take these lessons and apply them to your daily life.
Step 1: The Foundation
Module 1: Understanding Race
- Race and race formation as a social construct
- Three I’s of oppression
- Implicit bias
- Intersecitonality
Module 2: The Significance of Ethnic Studies
- The history of the SF State Strike
- Lived experiences of the 1968 Strikers
- Mythbusters: Ethnic Studies in School
- Ethnic Studies in Practice
Step 2: Breaking it Down
Module 3: Defining Asian America
- Where is Asian America?
- The diversity of Asian America
- Crash Course into the history
- Deconstructing the Model Minority Myth
Step 3: Exploring Case Studies
OurStory Poster Series
OurStory Series is suited for K-12, but these themes are certainly not limited to these age ranges. With vocabulary, guiding questions, engaging activities, and art to guide these discussions, you’ll be exploring the complexities of our BIPOC history.
BEST FOR: CLASSROOMS
Spark! Discussions
Our Spark! series is based off our current selection of blogs and comics. After reading them, ignite a conversation with a friend or family member about topics ranging from identity to mental health to family and more!
BEST FOR: CLASSROOMS, CASUAL, AFFINITY GROUPS
Oh My Boba! Workshops
In this 90 minute workshop, Dr. Cat Fung and REALSOUL will explore the history of boba, its ingredients, and how it made its way in to American culture and into our hearts.
BEST FOR: CLASSROOMS, AFFINITY GROUPS, DEI COMMUNITIES
Seeking Truth: Tales of the Comfort Women Zine Project
This two part creative project takes form in a 3-zine series and poster/lesson guide. After, they will be free for organizations and schools who want to bring the stories of former comfort women to their spaces.
BEST FOR: CLASSROOMS
Step 4: Additional Resources
Strong Women, Strong World
In honor of Women’s History Month, we put together a list of 30 APIDA women under 30 and a book recommendations who are doing amazing work around the world.