CLUSTER 20B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Asian American Movement, Discrimination Based On Skin Color, Social History
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Black power movement, antiwar movement, and third world liberation movements. At the time the term asian american didn"t exist. Earlier obstacles (language; histories of antagonism and conflict) Most american born didn"t have old world ties, more likely to have affinity for. World war 2 as a turning point; shared post war experiences. Became aware of common problems they faced that concerned hostility-- employment, often passed over for promotion. Chinese american group established in sf bay area. Chinese communist -- took name from the suggestion of black panthers. Adapted things to their own circumstances and needs-- 10 point program, uniform -- burrets, (mao) jackets, tried to respond to urban poverty (breakfast program) their breakfast program targeted seniors. The toll that war would take on families. Travel as a way to strengthen cultural and political ties. Alcatraz -- a group of japanese sent supplies and a banner that says japanese support. Filipinos initiated the strike led by caesar chavez.
