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A People's History
Why “The China Virus” Has Always Been A Part Of U.S. History
This xenophobic sentiment has resulted in a cycle of violence dating back to the 1800s.
Are Asians Next in Line to be White?
This digital miniseries explores the current social climate in Native America, diving deep into the history of tribal nations and the external factors that have shaped their contemporary circumstances. Comedian and actor Tai Leclaire and several topical experts will guide A People’s History of Native America, chronicling the accurate history with humor and brevity.
Are Asians Next in Line to be White?
A People's History of Asian America Episode 4 | 7m 50s | CC
By taking a look at the movies Get Out and Do The Right Thing, Adrian and Dolly examine pop culture references about Asian proximity to whiteness. They connect these moments to 3 historic Supreme Court cases where Asian Americans sued for white privilege and their discussion builds upon the theory’s of Cheryl Harris, a law professor who examines whiteness as a form of ownership.
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