Have you ever heard of Wong Kim Ark? He was an Asian-American who paved the way for birthright citizenship for millions of Americans. Although he is a significant part of our American history, not many know of him. Wong Kim Ark so bravely stood up to the government to fight for his citizenship. It was ruled that any child born in the United States, regardless of race or parents’ citizenship status, is an American citizen. We have Wong Kim Art to thank for that. The Father of Birthright Citizenship should be recognized in our American history classes and books. 

In this class, students will learn all about how the courageous Wong Kim Ark defined birthright citizenship in the United States. Students will understand how xenophobia and discrimination played a big role in the denial of citizenship for Asian Americans. I will talk to students about the 14 amendment and how Wong Kim Ark used this as a way to fight for this citizenship. Students will learn more about the supreme court case, the UNITED STATES v. WONG KIM ARK. This was one of the most important supreme court cases about birthright citizenship that would later be used in more cases around America. Had it not been for Wong Kim Ark , millions of Americans would've ran into difficulties obtaining their birthright citizenship in the United States.  By the end of class, students will know about the man who paved the way for other U.S Citizens. 

Don't forget, Asian American history is AMERICAN history and we should learn about the incredible Asian Americans who helped make America a better country for all people.