Asian Americans
Fish Bones Found in Razed California Chinatown Reveal Complex 19th-Century Trade Network
DNA analysis suggests the Chinese immigrants' supply chain stretched to Southeast Asia
The Fascinating—and Harrowing—Tale of the First Japanese American to Publish a Book of Fiction
After his incarceration during WWII, Toshio Mori released a collection of short stories based on his experiences as a second generation Asian immigrant
Germany, Austria Repatriate Dozens of Human Skulls to Hawaii
Earlier this month, a Hawaiian delegation retrieved 58 sets of ancestral remains from five European museums
Eighty Years After the U.S. Incarcerated 120,000 Japanese Americans, Trauma and Scars Still Remain
Families were stripped of their rights and freedoms in February 1942, when FDR signed Executive Order 9066
Artifacts Used by Chinese Transcontinental Railroad Workers Found in Utah
Researchers discovered the remains of a mid-19th century house, a centuries-old Chinese coin and other traces of the short-lived town of Terrace
Three Craft Artists Share How the Pandemic Has Reshaped Life and Art
Traditional and innovative specialists make ready for the upcoming virtual Smithsonian Craft Show and Sale
The Revolutionary Portraiture of Hung Liu
For this large-scale retrospective of the Asian American artist, who died this summer, east meets west in an exquisite collision
The Sake Master Who Bucks Ancient Tradition—in America
The ancient Japanese art of brewing a fragrant alcoholic drink from rice is being reinterpreted by Atsuo Sakurai in an unlikely setting
Commemorate 9/11 With Free Virtual Programs, Resources From the Smithsonian
Here's how the American History Museum, the National Postal Museum and more are reflecting on the tragedy
The Relationship Between Race and Wellness Has Never Been More Pressing
A new Smithsonian initiative kicks off this week with a virtual summit examining these urgent issues
Illinois Becomes First State to Mandate Teaching Asian American History
The move arrives amid a surge in anti-Asian hate crimes across the country
Eleven Endangered Historic Places That Tell Complex American Stories
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2021 list includes Mississippi hotel, Navajo trading post and California railroad tunnels
Behind This Photo Is the Story of Two Asian American Folk Heroes
Corky Lee's photograph of Yuri Kochiyama captures the familiar struggle of those living at the margins of society
The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Calls Upon Its Community to Share the Power of Music
As an antidote for these times, 43 songs honoring joy, sorrow, rage and resistance
Baseball Behind Barbed Wire
Prisoners in WWII Japanese incarceration camps were still American, and took part in the great American pastime
Meet Four Japanese American Men Who Fought Back Against Racism During WWII
"Facing the Mountain," a new book by author Daniel James Brown, details the lives of four 20th-century heroes
What's Missing from Classrooms When Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices Aren't Included?
When grappling with our current moment of increased hate and violence, AAPI students need the educational resources to contextualize what we are witnessing
West Coast Bubble Tea Shops Brace for Boba Shortage as Cargo Ships Jam Los Angeles Ports
The popular sweet drink might not be available in some locations for awhile due to shipping delays
Watch 150 Years of Asian American History Unfold in This Documentary
The five-part PBS series chronicles the community's story through archival footage, interviews
How to Participate in the Lunar New Year This Year
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Freer and Sackler Galleries host virtual events
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