Asian American Activism Course (Part 2)

Asian American Activism: Putting Theory into Practice PART 2 (Synchronous)

Course traces the history of the Asian American Movement, inspired by the Black Power Movement of the late '60s, & its impact on more recent activism. Examines key lessons that continue to be relevant today. Part 2 of a 2-part course.

What you get from taking this course:

Access to reputable historical, journalistic and scholarly sources (no fake news here!)
Knowledge from an expert (she literally wrote the book on the topic!) who is also a highly-regarded community leader with long-time activist and organizing experience
A judgement-free space to discuss current struggles and devise strategies to address them
Connection with like-minded folks who are committed to social and ecological justice

Course Background

This course is a continuation of the 2-part Asian American Activism - Putting Theory into Practice course (info on how to access part 1 is below).

The topics that will be covered for this course will include:

Resisting Settler Colonialism
Afro-Asian Solidarity
Working-Class Struggles
Feminism and Queer Politics
Environmental Justice

This course can be counted toward the Applied Ethnic Studies certificate.

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Instructor

Founder Dr. Robyn Rodriguez

Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez is a highly accomplished researcher as well as a beloved educator and mentor who left her career as a university professor to establish SLE. Shortly after founding SLE, Dr. Rodriguez also founded Remagination Farm, a farm, learning center, healing & arts space. SLE and Remagination are not-for-profit social enterprises that are sibling organizations to the Amado Khaya Initiative, which honors the activist work of the late Amado Khaya Canham Rodriguez, Dr. Rodriguez's eldest son, who passed away at the age of 22 while serving indigenous communities in the Philippines. More about Dr. Rodriguez can be found on her website, drrobynrodriguez.com.