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The Society Pages: The Color Line: This Contexts blog is led by C.N. Le, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology and Director of the Asian/Asian American Studies Certificate Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Telling All Americans' Stories: Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
From the National Park Service

History & Biography

Densho Digital Archives

The Densho Archives contain primary sources that document the Japanese American experience from immigration in the early 1900s through redress in the 1980s, with a strong focus on the World War II mass incarceration.

Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS)

The mission of FANHS is to preserve, document, and present Filipino American history and to support scholarly research and artistic works which reflect that rich past.

Japanese American National Museum

Since its inception in 1985, the Japanese American National Museum has chronicled more than 130 years of Japanese American history—from the first Issei generation through the World War II incarceration to the present day.

Korean American National Museum

The museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the history, experiences, culture and achievements of Americans of Korean ancestry.

Museum of Chinese in America

Education and cultural institution that presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans through exhibitions, educational services and public programs.

Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

A migratory museum that promotes history, art and culture through innovative community-focused experiences.

South Asian American Digital Archive

SAADA is dedicated to documenting, preserving, and sharing stories that represent the unique and diverse experiences of South Asian Americans.

National Park Service: AAPI Heritage Places
As the nation’s storyteller, the National Park Service strives to tell the stories of ordinary and extraordinary Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders preserved in our nation’s parks, memorials, and historic sites.

Culture & Arts

Asian American Artists

Online exhibits spotlighting American artists of Asian heritage.

Asian American Life

In-depth news magazine program that addresses topical issues affecting the Asian American communities nationwide and profiles Asian American leaders.

Asian American Writers' Workshop

The AAWW is devoted to creating, publishing, developing, and disseminating creative writing by Asian Americans and to providing an alternative literary arts space at the intersection of migration, race, and social justice.

Center for Asian American Media

A nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible.

Hyphen Magazine

Coverage includes Asian American politics, arts, and pop culture.

FRONTLINE
SPOTLIGHT | Who's Afraid of Ai Weiwei?

China's first global art star is pushing the boundaries of freedom. How far can he go?

Forever Chinatown

A meditation on memory, community (San Francisco Chinatown) & artist Frank Wong’s legacy.

Videos

PBS: Asian Americans
5 our series on the history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played in shaping the U.S.PBS:

Queen Lili'uokalani: The First and Last Queen of Hawai'i