Event finished. This event was in the past: 7:00pm on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
In this session, participants will explore the influences and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in U.S. History from the 19th through mid-20th centuries. Virtual.
This program has switched from in person to virtual as the library undergoes a cooling system replacement. Please register for link.
Utilizing materials from the New-York Historical Society’s free curriculum guides, "Women & the American Story," "Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion," and "Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America," we will reflect on the importance of amplifying the resilience and strength of AAPI communities in a variety of learning spaces.
The facilitator for this workshop is Marianne De Padua, assistant manager of professional learning at the New-York Historical Society. She oversees private professional development partnerships and custom learning workshops for K-12 teachers and education focused groups. Her most recent work includes contributing to the launch of WAMS Ambassadors, a national teacher training program centered on U.S. women’s history. She graduated with honors from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a degree in journalism and media studies.
