Belonging in History and Home: Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans in Arlington
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Dr. Catherine Fung, from The Asian American Education Project, will conduct a workshop geared for families in Arlington. The workshop will facilitate conversations about what it means to be Asian, Pacific Islander, or Desi American in Arlington, touching upon history, issues facing the APIDA community today, and strategies for moving towards a more equitable future in solidarity with other communities. This workshop is hosted by Asians in Arlington and is open to the public. All ages are invited to join. Location: Arlington High School, Immersion Lab Time: November 4th at 6-7:30 pm Speaker bio: Dr. Catherine Fung is a former high school teacher and college professor. She currently teaches Asian American Studies at San José State University and serves as Deputy Director of Scholarship and Pedagogy for The Asian American Education Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Asian American curriculum in K-12 schools. This event is co-sponsored by the Arlington Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office, the Arlington Human Rights Commission, the Chinese American Association of Arlington, and the Arlington History and Social Studies Department.
