The 442
Named after the famous military unit, this column is designed to school you (in all the best ways) on accomplished Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in history
Portraits of Nisei Soldiers
Courtesy of the National Archives, photo no. 210-CMB-SA2-1665
Anti-Chinese sentiments had largely erased them from history—until recently
Despite only playing three games, Wat Misaka’s legacy lives on
Here are a few of the most well-known soldiers who fought on both sides of the conflict
Led by Fred Wada, the Keetley Colony refused to live behind barbed wire
Did you know Asian Americans have been part of professional football since the league’s early days?
Nothing was going to stop Jack Soo from performing, not even World War II
How Asian Americans and other students brought ethnic studies programs to U.S. colleges
How two Chinese immigrants’ lawsuit win created protections for non-citizens in the United States
How the Delano grape strike was actually started by Filipino American laborers
Why millions of Americans have Wong Kim Ark to thank for their citizenship