Meet Our Board Member: Myong Leigh
Myong is the Deputy Superintendent of Policy and Operations for San Francisco Unified School District and CAAM’s Board Vice Chair.
Education
Now Available: “The Chinese Exclusion Act” PBS Documentary’s Community Conversation Kit
Host a community screening of the film, “The Chinese Exclusion Act,” and use our new community resource kit with a discussion guide and more.
CAAM to Host Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellows in 2018
The fellowship is a part of the WGBH Educational Foundation
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act
“You can’t fully participate in this society unless you see yourselves and your stories told in this society.” – Stephen Gong
Eight Films by and about Women From CAAM
Take 25% off of any of these films, now through the end of September.
25% Off Back to School Sale: Top Selling & New Asian American DVDs from CAAM
Take 25% off of any of CAAM’s films for educators, now through the end of September.
CAAMFest 2017 Members Sneak Preview
Support from members and the general public allows CAAM to produce and present compelling and innovative stories by and about Asian Americans for a diverse world.
StoryCorps: Rudy Corpuz Jr. of United Playaz Shares Memories of Growing up in SoMa
An activist shares memories of growing up in a neighborhood now designated the SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District, and about the violence-prevention youth nonprofit he founded.
San Francisco Students Gain Education in Filipino Culture and History
The school has a long history of providing Filipino language and culture to San Francisco students.
CAAM Met and Exceeded the Goal for Our “Who is American?” Campaign
Thank you to the 415 supporters who donated $76,067 to CAAM’s “Who is American?” campaign and helped us exceed our $50,000 campaign goal. Your support will help us provide educational materials about The Chinese Exclusion Act to schools and communities across the country.
Historian K. Scott Wong explains what it means to be a descendant of a paper son
Historian K. Scott Wong explains what it means to him to be a descendant of a paper son and how the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act is a core part of his identity.
Donate $175+ and Receive Erika Lee’s “The Making of Asian America” Book
For a limited time only, the first seven people who donate $175 or more to our “Who is American?” campaign will get a copy of Erika Lee’s acclaimed book “The Making of Asian America: A History.”