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History is more than just text on a page; it is the photographs, voices, and artifacts of the people who lived it. The images and recordings featured across Foundations and Futures are part of a meticulously curated media repository. Whether you are building a lesson plan or investigating an artifact, you can use this database to trace the provenance of our media: discover who created an asset, the historical context behind it, and how it can be used to bring Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences into your classroom.
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Oriental Student Union Bulletin Number 4, p1
Read the Oriental Student Union (OSU) Bulletin Number 4, “Racism Remains at SCCC?!” What do you notice about what the OSU was demanding and why? What kind of obstacles did they face?
Featured in:
Asian American Activism, Module 1
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Mike Tagawa Oral History
Listen to Mike Tagawa talking about how he grew up with people from diverse backgrounds—Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Black, Native American, Jewish—all living together and getting along.
Featured in:
Asian American Activism, Module 1
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Vicci Wong Oral History
Hear Vicci Wong talk about AAPA in her own words. Why was it important to her and AAPA members to start an organization working for Asian American justice and liberation?
Featured in:
Asian American Activism, Module 1
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Young Vicci Wong at a Huey Newton demonstration, Oakland 1968
Vicci Wong (right) takes a break from the demonstration in support of Huey Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, at his trial in Oakland, California, July 1968.
Featured in:
Asian American Activism, Module 1
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Maya speaks about world of peace education
Hear more to Maya’s story and journey in the world of peace education
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Maya’s message to Indonesian Americans or Indonesians
Listen to the message that Maya has to share with any Indonesian Americans or Indonesians watching right now.
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Peace Studio Dancer
Maya believes in the power of art to create transformative social change, one of the reasons she cofounded her nonprofit organization, the Peace Studio.
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Maya in a contemporary Toraja outfit
Maya in a contemporary Toraja outfit in honor of her brother Barack Obama’s Presidential inauguration in 2009. (The Toraja people are from South Sulawesi.) Maya’s Indonesian heritage is an integral part of her life.
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Maya talks about her identity as an Indonesian American
Watch Maya talk about her identity as an Indonesian American, and growing up with two cultures.
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Ceeds of Peace program
Ceeds of Peace program at the Wai Wai Collective. Maya is on the far right.
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Wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets
Examples of wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets in which the puppeteer uses a central rod in the puppet’s body and sticks attached the puppet’s arm in different performances. These puppets are displayed in Maya’s home and represent her connection to Indonesia and the importance of art in our everyday lives.
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Wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets
Examples of wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets in which the puppeteer uses a central rod in the puppet’s body and sticks attached the puppet’s arm in different performances. These puppets also are displayed in Maya’s home and represent her connection to Indonesia and the importance of art in our everyday lives.
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Wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets
Examples of wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets in which the puppeteer uses a central rod in the puppet’s body and sticks attached the puppet’s arm in different performances. These puppets are displayed in Maya’s home and represent her connection to Indonesia and the importance of art in our everyday lives.
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Maya’s family reunion, 2018
Maya and her extended family in Jakarta at a 2018 family reunion. Maya is standing left of center toward the back.
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Maya in Bali, Indonesia, early 2000s
Maya in Bali, Indonesia, early 2000s. Maya spent her summers in Bali from 2001 top 2003, working with schools to diversify curriculum following the Suharto era.
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Toraja art
Toraja art from a traditional house displayed in Maya’s home. This art was part
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Book cover of The First day of Peace
This 2023 children’s book by Maya and Todd Schuster, illustrated by Tatiana Gardel, emphasizes the importance of building peace through being kind and sharing with others. As a global peace leader, Maya is profoundly committed to teaching younger generations how to build a better world for the future.
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Maya speaks about seeking community and connection
Here, Maya talks about learning from her mother the importance of always seeking community and connection, which taught her and her brother to become bridge-builders.
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Ceeds of Peace circle
Ceeds of Peace circle, Windward side of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, in 2015. As a teacher and global leader, Maya regularly focuses on the importance of positive peacebuilding, especially in developing leadership skills among young generations.
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Wood carving art piece from Indonesia
Wood carving in Maya’s home. Indonesian culture remains a cherished part of Maya’s life every day. Maya’s mother brought many art pieces from Indonesia, and Maya continues to display these objects in her home
