In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries immigrants to America gladly gave up the hunger, poverty, and oppression of the Old World to embrace the opportunity of the New. But that opportunity came at a price. Left behind were family, friends, traditions, language, and, in some cases, even the name that told you who … Continued
Coined by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany in 1895, the term “yellow peril” has come to describe the racial threat posed to the West by the rising powers of the Far East, specifically China and Japan. In the U.S., the yellow peril has been used to describe not only military encounters in Asia but also … Continued
This webinar analyzes the history of US Immigration Control and the ways that specific law and policies were created to allow the immigration of some, but deny it for others. Also, this webinar explains this history as it relates to the present day.
In the recent presidential election, Mexico as a country of violence became a campaign issue. The United States and Mexico share a two thousand mile border; both countries are major trading partners; and U.S.-Mexican relations have long and complicated histories. This webinar explores this complex relationship through key historical moments from the Mexican Revolution to … Continued
When you think of “Africa”, What images and words first comes to mind? Are these positive or negative? Do you think of specific individuals, countries and cultures? How about the way you have learned about Africa through the education system? What messages were given to you during your school years about Africa? This webinar will … Continued
Asian Americans are the fastest growing group in the United States. 20 million Americans trace their roots to Asia, and the Asian American population grew 72% from 2000 to 2015, the fastest growth rate of any racial or ethnic group. But most Americans know little about this diverse community and their long history, and our … Continued
The American West erupted in anti-Chinese violence in 1885. Following the massacre of Chinese miners in Wyoming Territory, communities throughout California and the Pacific Northwest harassed, assaulted, and expelled thousands of Chinese immigrants. In this webinar, we will examine how American immigration policies incited this violence and how the violence, in turn, provoked new exclusionary … Continued
This webinar will provide a historical overview of Mexican migration and immigration to the United States. This session will focus on the push and pull factors that have shaped the experience of migration between Mexico and the United States over the last 150 years. The session will end with a look at recent immigration reform … Continued
Immigration is always in the news. We think of it principally in terms of how to manage the influx of outsiders into our community. Whom should we admit? How much should we invest in controlling our borders? How should we regulate those we have chosen to admit? This webinar will suggest that these ways of … Continued
Even amidst celebrations of their diverse contributions to American society and culture, immigrants have long confronted suspicion, prejudice, and xenophobia. As a result, they also have a long history of fighting for equality. This webinar will examine the contradictory impulses of American history towards immigration and the ways immigrants and their allies have fought to … Continued