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Our team works tirelessly to design content and programming that will support teachers as they help students develop their global competence. We are equally dedicated to the teaching and careful examination of issues related to racism, inequity and injustice. The internet provides a wealth of information for teachers to delve into. In this section we have provided some of our top picks! 

We know educators are busy, and our goal is to make teaching as easy as possible. Podcasts, recommended reading lists, and our world renowned events at Asia Society provide easy to access, free, and top quality content for you and your students to enjoy. We hope you will find them useful! 


Podcasts

Black x Gold

Black x Gold is a podcast and video project  that presents conversations around the intersection of Black and Asian American communities on racial and social injustice.

1619

“1619” is a New York Times audio series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, that examines the long shadow of American slavery.  

Nice White Parents 

From Serial and The New York Times: “Nice White Parents” looks at the 60-year relationship between white parents and the public school down the block.

Asian Enough

From the Los Angeles Times, “Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything else in between

Tamarindo

The Latinx podcast where hosts discuss politics, race, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma!

Integrated Schools

Integrated Schools is an advocate for multiracial democracy and the role that public schools play in this endeavor. 


Reading Lists for Educators 

Center for Racial Justice in Education 

The Reading List Behind 'Nice White Parents'

Teaching Tolerance 

Harvard Kennedy School of Government 


Reading Lists for Kids 

Embrace Race 

Common Sense Media 

Smithsonian Institution 


Ted Talks and Additional Resources

Chinosity, created out of curiosity on present-day China, is a multi-media project that delivers news on Chinese entertainment and modern cultural phenomenon. The content of Chinosity serves post-‘90s generation - an engaged, global audience that connects with diverse cultures and entertainment through the internet. Our network includes Chinosity.com, YouTube channel, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as other digital platforms.

10 Ted Classroom Resources about Race in America 

Amaya Allen: 50 Shades of Black: My Experiences with Colorism 


 

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