Reading Chapter 3

So far in this class we have been building on different concepts to define Asian Americans.  This reading was very similar to what we have been discussing. This chapter discussed grassroots as well as the community activism. Grassroots is such a great word to use when talking about this chapter. When I think of grassroots I think of grass growing which starts at the roots. Asian Americans are trying to define themselves and when they look at their heritage they start at the very beginning. Just like many people in the class the Vincent Chin section r really stood out. I could not believe it took so long to make news. If that was a white person or a black person that would be all over the news. In my opinion children should be taught racial diversity and the importance of accepting everyone. To kill someone because your out of a job is a disgraceful excuse. Asian Americans are known for being hard dedicated workers and that is something we should respect and applaud. This racism against Asian Americans is something that is swept under the rug until something bad happens. After the Vincent Chin incident the Asian American community came together and formed the American Citizens for Justice. This showed the community involvement and how important it is to come together and make change for the better.

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