Asian American History is rarely talked about. It's important that we understand how Asian Americans played a big role in shaping America into what it is today. Asian Americans had to fight for equality and rights in the USA. They faced discrimination, Xenophobia , and segregation. They were excluded from places just for being "Asian." Even though they were American Citizens they were not treated as such. 
In this lesson, students will learn about how Joseph and Mary Tape legally challenged the unjust segregation laws, so that their children could go to public schools in America. Their daughter, Mamie Tap was denied entrance to public schools in California because of laws excluding Chinese Americans from places in the USA. I will talk to students about the racist polices that were put into to place prohibiting Asian American students from going to public schools. I will briefly teach students about the Chinese Exclusion act and how that played a role in the unfair treatment of Asian Americans. Students will learn how this early civil rights case in the late 1800's (Tape v. Hurley) motivated others to legally take stand on equal education opportunities, which eventually expanded to the Brown Vs. Board of Education (Banning Public schools from segregating students). It's very important to recognize those, who so bravely took action in making America a better country for ALL. 


This lesson will be interactive, and each student will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions. If you have any questions about the class or suggestions please send a message.  This class could possibly go over 30 minutes, as I love to give all students the time speak if they chose to do so.