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

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.