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Everything You Needed to Know about Asian Pacific Americans LIMITED
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 4
Asian Americans have been an important part of America’s growth and development since the mid-1800s. This course will explore the immigration history of Asian countries into America. Through a closer investigation, we will learn how America shaped these newcomers as well as how the nation was in turn shaped by these immigrants from Asia. While many students are familiar with the Chinese railroad workers and Japanese American internment during WWII, the story of Asians in America offers a deeper introspective into America’s social, political, and economic development. Since the 1965 Immigration Act, immigration from Asia has seen tremendous growth. This increase in immigration has raised new opportunities as well as new challenges for American society. No where is this more evident than in the Metro Detroit area. According to the latest census estimates, the Asian American population is approximately 221,000 which is a 106% increase since the 2000 census. This significant number necessitates a deeper understanding of the Asian American story for both Asian and non-Asian alike. As immigration from Asia continues to expand, we will explore the themes of culture, identity, and other pertinent issues to what it means to be an American.
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Richard Mui

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Richard attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he received his B.A. in History. Richard continued his education at Wayne State University where he earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree. Since college, Richard has worked with numerous community organizations in... Read More →
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 4
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