A People’s History of Asian America

Produced in partnership by the Center for Asian American Media and PBS Digital Studios, A People’s History of Asian America tells the history of Asian Americans through the microaggressions and stereotypes this community faces.

Featured Videos

• Are Asians Next in Line to be White?

  Ep4 | 7m 39s

• Are You “AAPI” or “Asian American”? It's Complicated.

  Ep3 | 10m 43s

• Where Did The “Asian Fetish” Come From?

  Ep2 | 7m 35s

• Why “The China Virus” Has Always Been A Part Of U.S. History

  Ep1 | 9m

Episodes

• Are Asians Next in Line to be White?

  Ep4 | 7m 39s

• Are You “AAPI” or “Asian American”? It's Complicated.

  Ep3 | 10m 43s

• Where Did The “Asian Fetish” Come From?

  Ep2 | 7m 35s

See all Episodes for A People’s History of Asian America

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