US History: Changemakers (2024): Asian American Movement
Resources on key changemakers .
Gidra
First issue of Gidra, the unofficial newsletter of the Asian American Movement (1969-1974)
Patry Takemoto Mink
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Ms. Mink was not involved with the Asian American Movement (her involvement in politics predates the movement) but she was a driving force in promoting women's and minority rights and paved the way for Asian Americans and women in political life.
- Patsy Mink: The First Woman of Color in the U.S. Congress (0:42)
Short video segment from the Asian Americans PBS series. - Patsy Mink
Some great quotes here.
J.J. Singh
J.J. Singh & the India League of America
- "India and America" by J.J. Singh
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1947 pamphlet. Contains 9 essays by Singh.
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Asian American Movement
The Asian American Movement
- Yellow Power: The Formation of Asian-American Nationalism in the Age of Black Power, 1966-1975Archived page. May be slow to load
- Roots: Asian American Movements in Los Angeles 1968-80sAwesome zine produced by the Chinese American Museum to commemorate their 2017 Roots exhibit on the Asian American Power Movements in Los Angeles.
Dalip Singh Saund
Dalip Singh Saund, Congressman
- Dalip Singh Saund
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