The History of Chinatowns in the United States

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i appreciate what you're saying and the history that you're sharing, which is that when we think about aasian american history. It's often not in the school, but it's often in the communities we grow up in or near. We have to remind ourselves also that these were ethnic enclaves that grew out of a history of racism, discrimination, racial segregation. And some of the most harmful stereotypes include the association of chinese and other asian bodies with disease.

Asian Americans are an essential part of the history of this country, but the true story is all too little told, especially in a time of rising anti-Asian sentiment and violence. Historian and author of “Asian American Histories of the United States” Catherine Choy joins Adam to discuss the origin of racist ideas such as the “model minority myth,” and dive into the history. You can purchase Catherine’s book at http://factuallypod.com/books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.