Module 5: The Continued Impact and Legacy of Vincent Chin’s Story
Did the killing of Vincent Chin and the activism it sparked change what it means to be Asian American?
The Asian American civil rights movement to protest the racism and injustice enacted against Vincent Chin, his family, and the entire Asian American community put a name on the societal problem of anti-Asian hate and its long history in the United States. The movement opened the door for Asian Americans to join with other Americans to ensure civil rights and justice for all.
This module discusses how much has changed for Asian Americans and how there remains much more to be done: the legacy of and lessons from the justice for Vincent Chin movement are still very relevant.
What did the Vincent Chin movement accomplish, and who in America was impacted?
What are the connections and lessons we can draw from Asian American activism in the 1980s to inspire us today?
How do you think prejudice and hate can be reduced or prevented in the US?
