Tag: Asian American history

Students listen from tables in a classroom. There are posters on teh walls, like one for the Goonies.

Illinois teachers believe parents support teaching inclusive history, despite national divides

A new report from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows most educators in the state think parents support them teaching about race and gender.

‘Woman Warrior’ Unveils Four Generations of Japanese American History in Illinois

URBANA —The Spurlock Museum in Urbana will host a one-woman show on December 2, following its successful run in Chicago. This performance delves into the Japanese-American experience in Illinois, spanning four generations. Connie Shirakawa, the creator and performer of ‘Woman Warrior,’ initially believed she had no stories to share. However, as she delved into the