Explore the World, Together.

Religion, Rallying, and Resistance

The goal of this curriculum is to grant high school students access to untold American stories. Whether that be the extensive traditions and cultures of indigenous communities, or the tales of paper sons and daughters in the San Francisco fire, this curriculum will take academic research and interviews with primary sources to grant an unfiltered voice to underrepresented communities.

This course discusses the history of "paper sons and daughters," a term used to describe Chinese individuals who used fraudulent documents to claim kinship with Chinese American citizens during the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882-1943). The course explores the historical context of the Chinese Exclusion Act, the challenges faced by paper sons and daughters, and the lasting impact of this practice on Chinese American families and communities. It examines the role of Angel Island Immigration Station, a central processing point for Chinese immigrants, where paper sons and daughters faced rigorous questioning about their claimed family history. The lesson also explores the moral dilemmas faced by both immigrants and those who helped them, highlighting the resilience and determination of those seeking a better life in America.

Overview: This curriculum aims to explore the multifaceted nature of the Civil Rights Movement, with a particular focus on the role and impact of the Black Panther Party. It seeks to move beyond traditional narratives, by emphasizing the voices and perspectives of those who were directly involved. This curriculum will adhere to the standard that all materials are peer-reviewed, checked, and approved by impacted communities.

Goals:

• To provide students with a nuanced understanding of the Civil Rights Movement, recognizing its diverse strategies and goals.

• To examine the rise of the Black Panther Party and its contributions to the struggle for Black liberation.

• To analyze the social, political, and economic conditions that gave rise to both the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Panther Party.

• To explore the legacy and ongoing relevance of these movements in contemporary society.

Overview: This curriculum aims to explore the multifaceted nature of the Civil Rights Movement, with a particular focus on the role and impact of the Black Panther Party. It seeks to move beyond traditional narratives, by emphasizing the voices and perspectives of those who were directly involved. This curriculum will adhere to the standard that all materials are peer-reviewed, checked, and approved by impacted communities.

Goals:

• To provide students with a nuanced understanding of the Civil Rights Movement, recognizing its diverse strategies and goals.

• To examine the rise of the Black Panther Party and its contributions to the struggle for Black liberation.

• To analyze the social, political, and economic conditions that gave rise to both the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Panther Party.

• To explore the legacy and ongoing relevance of these movements in contemporary society.

This course discusses the history of "paper sons and daughters," a term used to describe Chinese individuals who used fraudulent documents to claim kinship with Chinese American citizens during the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882-1943). The course explores the historical context of the Chinese Exclusion Act, the challenges faced by paper sons and daughters, and the lasting impact of this practice on Chinese American families and communities. It examines the role of Angel Island Immigration Station, a central processing point for Chinese immigrants, where paper sons and daughters faced rigorous questioning about their claimed family history. The lesson also explores the moral dilemmas faced by both immigrants and those who helped them, highlighting the resilience and determination of those seeking a better life in America.