Splash Biography

Did you know that Asian Americans once argued to the Supreme Court that they were white so that they could gain citizenship? The history of Asian Americans is dynamic, expands upon the white-black dichotomy that dominates American racial dialogue, and remains largely unknown by most people. Beyond just the historical aspect of Asian American Studies, we will also examine modern aspects of the Asian American community Examples include the model minority myth, the possible existence of racial quotas at universities, and modern immigration patterns. Absolutely everyone is welcome! Sociology, law, history, literature, and the arts will all come into play. This multi-disciplinary talk will hopefully augment students' views of the world around them and spark interest in this dynamic field.