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CAAM Funded, CAAM Presents, Distribution, Documentary Fund, EducationAugust 23, 2017

Eight Films by and about Women From CAAM

Take 25% off of any of these films, now through the end of September.

CAAM Funded, CAAM Presents, Distribution, EducationAugust 16, 2017

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.

CAAM Events, CAAM Presents, CAAMFest 2017, Education, Events, Public MediaFebruary 1, 2017

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.

CAAM Presents, Education, Podcast, YouthDecember 1, 2016

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.

The staff at the Filipino Education Center in San Francisco, 1999-2000. Photo courtesy of Charity Ramilo. The FEC is now combined with Bessie Carmichael Elementary School.

CAAM Presents, Education, Filipino American History Month, PodcastOctober 31, 2016

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.

On behalf of the CAAM staff and board, thank you to everyone who supported CAAM's campaign "Who is American?"

Donate, Education, FeaturedSeptember 22, 2016

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.

Donate, Education, FeaturedSeptember 7, 2016

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.

"The Making of Asian America" book cover, left, and author Erika Lee, right. Photo by Mark Buccella for Simon & Schuster.

Donate, Education, FeaturedAugust 23, 2016

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.”

Donate, Education, Featured, YouthAugust 18, 2016

CAAM Board Member David Lei in “The Chinese Exclusion Act” Documentary

In this exclusive clip from THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT documentary, CAAM Board Member and Community Advocate David Lei shares how the Chinese dragon is a great metaphor for America’s democracy and diversity.

Donate, Education, YouthAugust 17, 2016

Thank you to the supporters of CAAM’s “Who is American?” campaign

Thanks to everyone’s enthusiastic support, we’ve just exceeded our $50,000 goal, raising $76,067 for CAAM’s “Who is American?” campaign.

The Lim Family, American born and educated, The Chinese Exclusion Act law made it difficult for the young generation to find employment, forcing many families to seek opportunities back in China. From L to R: sons Frank, Bill, Henry, Jimmy, George. Seated: Alice Wong, Lim Ben, daughter Nancy. Courtesy the Lim Tong Family archives.

Donate, Education, FeaturedAugust 15, 2016

Announcing CAAM’s “Who is American?” The Chinese Exclusion Act Educational Outreach Campaign

Support CAAM’s campaign to develop and distribute free educational resources to thousands of students, teachers and community groups in support of the new PBS documentary **THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT**.

Behind-the-scenes photo from THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT documentary production. Border identification documents created for entry into the United States at Angel Island. Photo by Producer Robin Espinola.

Donate, Education, FeaturedAugust 8, 2016

Double Your Impact to CAAM’s “Who Is American?” Campaign by September 5th

Double Your Impact to CAAM’s “Who Is American?” Campaign. Donate by September 5th to match the $10,000 matching gift we just received from an anonymous donor! Donate at CAAMedia.org/CEA.