	Who	What	Where	When	Historical Significance
Chinese Exclusion Act	Signed into law by President Chester A.Aurthur	The federal law targeting the immigration of Chinese laborers for 10 years. This law also excluded Chinese immigrants already with U.S. Citizenship	Was a United States Federal Law, which means it was applied to the entire country	May 6th, 1882	One of the first immigration policies to restrict solely based on race, which ultimately led to an increase in overall racial discrimination. This impacted the Chinese community through the lack of Chinese community representatives since the US separated the families. Angel island was a large detention center for Chinese immigrants
Hart-Celler Act	Put into place by President Lyndon B. Johnson	This policy removed the National Origins Formula, which stalled immigration based on race.	Held at a ceremony on Liberty Island in New York Harbor	October 3, 1965	Act reshaped US immigration policy and demographics. Also stopped the favouring of Western and Northern European immigrants, which was a huge step towards mitigating racial discrimination. policy ultimately helped open the cultural door of the US, with immigration from all over the world. Helped the US become more diverse
“Model Minority” Myth	Sociologist William Petersen introduced the concept in the New York Times Magazine	A stereotype that makes certain minority groups, specifically Asian Americans, seen as universally successful and highly educated. Otherwise seen as the model minority, which every other minority should follow.	Originated in the United States	The concept began during the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement	Caused more racial discrimination and decreased diversity. Also caused major socioeconomic challenges as well as created unrealistic expectations for those who did not fit the “Model Minority” stereotype.
Loyalty Questionnaire	A document from the US Government to Japanese Americans in concentration camps	The purpose was to determine the loyalty of Japanese Americans before removing them from the camps and into the military services. Responses were categorized as disloyal or loyal to the US	The questionnaire was given out to those in Internment camps. At Tule Lake, California, those who were categorized as disloyal were held	1943, during World War II	This was a test of loyalty but showed racial prejudice towards Japanese Americans (most of them were US citizens). Japanese ultimately were treated as threats. Also caused a division within the Japanese American community
Incarceration/Internment	Issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt	A forced relocation of around 120,000 people of Japanese decent. n	Occured across the Western United Sates	Happened between 1942-1946	Japanese Americans were sent to temporary centers and were then transferre to permanent centers. The living conditions were horrific and many lost important belongings. Reflects racial prejudice and the violation of civil liberties. Even after being released Japanese Americans faced financial troubles.
AAPA (Group)	Founded by Yuji Ichioka and Emma Gee	Asian American Political Alliance	There were two locations where groups were formed: one at UCBerkley the other at San Francisco State College	Founded in 1968	The groups conjoined many diverse Asians groups, sparked the formation of other AAPA chapters, also contributed to the creation of Asian American Studies
AAA (Groups)	Founded by Kazu Lijima and Shiz Matsuda	Asian Americans for Action	Mostly took place in the east coast	Founded in 1969	Helped united foremetly separated asian americans in order to reject oppression. The group also brought together older japanese americans and younger activists to bridge the generational gap in the Asian American community. The group also pushed other asian activists groups to fight for their rights.
Yellow Power Movement	Involved many asian american activists including AAPA, AAA, Red Guard Party	Political Movement to empower Asian Americans to stand up for their rights. This movement was encouraged byt the Black Power movement	Took place in urban centers across the US, but usually where a significant amount of Asian Americans reside	Late 1960’s and early 1970’s	This movement was important because it rejected stereotypes, the term Asian American was created during this time, many activists opposed US imperialism, and promoted community organizing. This event ultematley empowered asian americans.
Asian American Movement	There were many people involve in this movement but some included Yuri Kochiyama, Yuji Ichioka, Emma Gee, and many student activists.	A political movement that challenged racism, imperialism, and made the Asian American community come together. It was inspired by the Black Power Movement.	Took place in many urban parts of the United States but mostly in Los Angeles and San Francsisco Bay as well as parts of the east coast	1960’s-1970’s	United all asian groups together. This movement greatly challenged stereotypes like the “Model Minority” myth. Led to the creation of Ethnic Studies at many universities. The movement sparked artistry through the use of asian american identity and culture. Movement continues to influence Asian Americans to advocate for how they are perceived by society
AAPI Student Activism	Involved many student activists with the Third World Liberation Front and AAPA.	A collective effort for students to address racism, advocate for representaiton, and fight against injustice.	Took place in multiple locations of the US including, California and New York	Began in the late 1960’s	Shaped Asian American Identity and transform education. Ethnic Studies program was created and the term “Asian American” was created. This activism also challenged stereotypes and addressed community impacts.
Vincent Chin	He was a 27 year old Chinese American	Vincent Chin was brutally murdered. His attackers mistook him for Japanese and blamed him for the auto industries job losses. He was beaten by a baseball bat	Lived in Detroit, Michigan. He was celebrating a bachelor party at the time of his beating.	Was murdered on June 23, 1982	This event had a large impact on the Asian American Community. First time an asian american was protected under hate crime laws. Thie led to the expanse of what communities were protected under the hate crime policy. The Crime Victims Rights Act was enacted to ensure the prosecutors presence at court hearigns as well as to set minimum sentence guidelines. Also led tot he formation of advocacy groups like American Citizens for Justice (ACJ)
Hate Crime Definitions	Usually minority communities are the target of hate crimes	Hate Crimes are a criminal act driven by biases against someones race, religion, sexual orientation, ect	The concept emerged in the United States	Term was created in the 1980’s	Historically significant because of the large impact these crimes have on societies and communities. These crimes can cause dysfunction in communities making people so fearful they do not want to leave their house. Examples hate crimes in history include lynchings.

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